Imagine a world where the key to unleashing a child’s potential lies not within the confines of a traditional classroom but amidst the rustling leaves and open skies of the great outdoors. Many of us are familiar with forest school movement for kindergarten, or even some days out for older kids. But what about as…
If someone is truly a leader, there is an argument that they must bring their whole self into it, and this can demand some healing. Not all of us are ready for such an intense vulnerability challenge. Let me introduce one of the pioneers of trauma-informed executive coaching, Julia Vaughan Smith. She is author of…
A Time for Reflection: Celebrating Growth and Insight As I write this, my Big 5-0 Birthday is just around the corner. Its made me think of the passage of time in more ways than one, and in this podcast episode I share some thoughts with you. Listen here . Reflecting on Transformative Conversations Since I…
Published by Kate Brassington on 09/02/24 on LinkedIn. The Lone Ranger is a fun archetype for mystery and adventure. But it isn’t much of an archetype for effective leaders in this highly-connected, and people-oriented world. Time and again I help people identify and clarify the system they are working and operating within, BEFORE we coach…
Published by Kate Brassington on 02/02/24 on LinkedIn. Have you ever wanted a kitchen table natter with a really approachable, but super effective person, to ask them “but hang on, how did you do that”? Well that is exactly what I got to do with Brigadier Clare Phillips CBE, and the result is this week’s…
Published by Kate Brassington on 26/01/24 on LinkedIn. As we Northern Hemisphere folk slowly move through winter, I want to invite you to embrace a beautiful practice that can bring a sense of comfort, control, and renewal to your life – nesting. I view it as a valuable part of our midwinter rituals as we…