How can we best support women in their careers, particularly in leadership roles?
Executive coaches Joanna Menezes and Marie Stephenson who together have created a coaching programme for women, answer 3 questions on this subject
In both our professional and personal lives, we are often guided by internal mechanisms that influence our decisions, reactions and relationships. Among these, the well-known ‘drivers’ of transactional analysis play a central role. Here’s why.
When Aïssatou* confides that she is utterly overwhelmed and exhausted, it’s not the first time I’ve heard her say it. But today, something has shifted: in her eyes, I sense a new readiness, a desire to look at what’s really behind that exhaustion...
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In a world where organisations operate in a climate of uncertainty, collective intelligence is no longer just a buzzword: it is a strategic capability. It enables us to harness everyone’s knowledge and experience to create innovative and sustainable solutions.
That morning, the co-development session I lead brought together several managers. The topic was open-ended and naturally turned to the challenge faced by Léo*—who was soon to be welcoming a new team member. We discussed the fear of getting things wrong, of saying the wrong things… whilst sketching out the beginnings of a solution together.
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We tend to imagine major life changes as clean breaks: one door closes, another opens. Yet in human experience, nothing happens so abruptly. Transitions are not breaking points, but rather journeys.
As his retirement approaches, Georges* admits to feeling anxious about what lies ahead. However, with the right support, he will be able to find the resources to make sense of this life change and approach it with greater peace of mind.
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