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Coaching vs. Consulting vs. Advising: What Does Your Leadership Team Really Need?

Liz Whitfield 14 July 2025 No Comments

When leadership teams face a major transition such as a merger, acquisition or management buy-out, one of the most important and often overlooked decisions is: What kind of support do…

What Happens After the MBO? The Hidden Challenges of Post-Deal Integration

Liz Whitfield 10 June 2025 No Comments

When I tell people I support businesses to develop their Leadership Team through management buyouts (MBOs), they often assume my work ends the moment the deal completes. But in many…

Unlocking Your Leadership Potential: Reflecting the Power Within

Liz Whitfield 8 May 2025 No Comments

Leadership is like looking into a mirror – but not just any mirror. It’s a mirror that doesn’t simply reflect who you are today; it reveals the incredible potential of…

One:One Coaching: Make Time for it?…. Or Gain Time from it?

Liz Whitfield 8 April 2025 No Comments

Spring is here! The days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming, and it’s the perfect time to nurture your growth as a leader. Just as nature takes its time…

Ready to Accelerate Out of the Blocks: Preparing Your Successor for Leadership Transition

Liz Whitfield 5 March 2025 No Comments

A successful leadership transition is much like a sprinter exploding out of the starting blocks. The moment of takeoff is crucial, but the real preparation happens long before the race…

Empowering Future Leaders: Is Your Team Rowing Together?

Liz Whitfield 5 February 2025 No Comments

As we navigate the challenges of today’s fast-paced business world, it’s crucial to prepare for the future by empowering the next generation of leaders. Think of your organisation as a…

Leadership Check-Up: Is Your Business Ready for the Year Ahead?

Liz Whitfield 7 January 2025 No Comments

As we step into the new year, it’s the perfect time to step back, take stock, and set your goals for the year ahead. Just as you would schedule an…

Is Your Growth Plan Ready to Set Sail?

Liz Whitfield 2 December 2024 No Comments

As the year progresses, you may be reflecting on your leadership approach and charting a course for growth. The key question isn’t just, “Where are you now?” – it’s, “Do…

Are you addressing the elephant in the room?

Liz Whitfield 18 November 2024 No Comments

When it comes to meetings, strategy sessions, and team collaborations, we’ve all encountered “the elephant in the room” – the unspoken issues, power imbalances, or lingering conflicts that everyone feels…

What picture are you painting?

Liz Whitfield 23 October 2024 No Comments

Just as an artist steps back from their canvas to envision the final image, a leader paintsthe bigger picture for their team. This picture isn’t just about the present; it’s…

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