What is the Culture Catalyst?

Introducing the Culture Catalyst What is it and why do we need it?  Well by culture we are referring to organisational culture which is arguably what makes a company what it is.  Organisational culture is a manifestation of the values,...

Does Your Organisation Need an EQ Check?

Sep 22, 2020 | Emotional intelligence (aka EQ) isn’t always at the forefront of our minds on a daily basis. Although EQ is woven into the fabric of our personalities and interactions (workplace and otherwise), it’s subtle and nuanced enough...

Real Feedback Allows for Real Change: Three Ways to Grow as a Leader

Aug 11, 2020 | “I’m an excellent leader. I always communicate effectively. I'm a visionary and dedicated to results. And my employees know just how much I appreciate their contributions to the organisation.” Really though? Regardless of whether this sounds...

Attention, Leaders: Are You Giving Your Remote Workforce the Support They Need?

Aug 6, 2020 | The world is a different place than it was six months ago. The emergence of COVID-19 caused many organisations worldwide to pivot (almost overnight) to an entirely virtual workforce, leaving leaders to pick up the pieces...

Setting the Tone: Four Ways for Selecting & Developing Capable, Confident Leaders

5 Min Read Jun 16, 2020 | During times of economic uncertainty, shifting work conditions, and global crises, companies need capable leaders that drive results more than ever. They need leaders who can adapt to change, maintain communication, and guide their...

Negotiating with DiSC

Negotiation, noun, defined as: discussion aimed at reaching an agreement. It is also often described as a method by which people settle differences and reach mutually beneficial outcomes. And before you dismiss this article on the basis that you’re not...

The Do’s & Don’ts of DiSC

Jul 7, 2020 | It’s been a while since our last DiSC® Basics blog series installment—but with unexpected world events and challenges in the mix, we had to be flexible with our content plan. And that’s okay! Plans change. Life...

Change Starts From the Top: Improving Employee Engagement in Uncertain Times

Jun 1, 2020 Coronavirus changed how we work and do business in ways we don’t even know yet. But for all the change going on, one thing hasn’t changed—the need for engaged employees. If anything, organisations require engaged employees now...

DiSC and the Behaviors that Build Trust™

A few years ago I took a senior executive team through a five-day leadership program I had developed called, “Leadership at the Summit.”The program included a number of outdoor adventure experiences, one of which was a cross-country navigation exercise where...