Changing, Ourselves
Stories from the Learning and Organisational Development team
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Ay? Aye!
I’ve decided I won’t use AI in the writing of this blog. It’s not that I’m against AI, I use it every day, but I wanted to get my thoughts out – my own thoughts – about some aspects of the AI revolution that I’m finding disquieting. We’re not having a conversation about...
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The most valuable perspectives are often the hardest to hear
The Centre for Coaching & Leadership is in the midst of a Strategic Learning Review — yes, try not to contain your excitement! You may have spotted this in recent organisational comms, or received a personal invitation to take part. You may also have already deleted it, deciding your...
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Group coaching - a route to belonging
What does it really mean to belong at work? And how does it feel? Belonging can be difficult to pin down yet most of us know instinctively those times when we’ve felt it and those times when we really haven’t. Maslow’s seminal work on motivation described belonging (or belongingness) as the need for connection and acceptance, and put it just above basic needs...
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What conversations matter most this year?
Welcoming a new year is a timely moment to pause and reflect: What did I learn last year? Where did I grow? What challenged me? It’s also a chance to set intentions, embrace new challenges, and focus on what matters most. When I think...
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“There is something in the autumn that is native to my blood”. *
At this time of year I like to mark an occasion which is on the grand scale, but which you wouldn’t ever notice. About the 12th of December, the sunset is at its earliest for the year. From this day...
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Generosity as a Superpower
I’ve recently stepped into a new role, (no really, no parade necessary) heading up the new Centre for Coaching & Leadership and I’ve been reflecting (aka overthinking) on my own leadership style and how I would like to show up. As a coach, I have the privilege of working with and learning from really inspirational leaders across the University and I’ve noticed something: the leaders who...
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Doing Hard Things
As the new academic year begins, many of us are setting goals, launching initiatives, and preparing to lead change in our institutions. But before we get swept up in the rhythm of meetings and milestones, I want to pause and...
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Reflections on personal leadership
In my role as a coach, I often ask managers “What’s it like to be led by you?” It’s a simple question, encouraging the manager to place themselves in the position of their team members and hopefully generates reflection and...
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Life in the Pod
Imagine a world… Your team is a small, autonomous unit, a “pod” with diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds. Your manager spends most of their time attending to human relationships, coaching, trust and communication. They’re no longer the gatekeeper of rules...
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Celebrating Leadership: What do you notice?
At a recent leadership network session, a reflective question emerged: “What more can we do to recognise and celebrate leadership?”. This led to a conversation about what great leadership looks like, and how we notice it in action. Leadership can...
