Leaders

RETAINING AND DEVELOPING THE BEST

***Graham Henry, All Blacks Coach***

If you develop your people, your business is going to be more successful.

creating a team of leaders

The best leaders always have an eye to the future. They are always looking to develop and improve. Elite sport teaches us that leaders should focus on continuous improvement. It also teaches us that leaders should focus on creating a team of leaders, both for now, and for the future.

Our support focuses on the core areas of leadership ability: leading self; leading culture; leading strategy; leading change; and leading people. Our support also provides a trusted and respected locker room for the ones in charge - helping leaders organise their thoughts, make better decisions, plan better and execute better.

“Catherine was able to engage and gain the respect of everyone in the group- not an easy task! Sport and Beyond has helped our leaders to better understand the importance of engaging and motivating their teams.”

— Zoe Robinson, managing partner, Raworths

“The last three years of my career have involved some of the most complex and challenging decisions I have ever had to make. Having a critical friend, who is able to ask the right questions, bring about clarity of thought and empower you to move forward is invaluable and no mean feat. Thank you Catherine for being that critical friend.”

— Mark Gannon, CEO UK Coaching

“I’ve worked with Catherine for a number of years and she has played a key part in my personal development as a business owner, and has had a significant impact on the growth of our business as a result. She has the ability to challenge my thinking, get to crux of an issue and help me make key decisions. ”

— Marc Tobias MD, DMJ legal

“Only by knowing yourself can you become an effective leader.”

— Vince Lombardi

cutting edge insight

Take your first step to driving even better leadership by browsing these short articles packed full of insight and practical advice.

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Team Performance In The New Hybrid Age

What have we learnt about how to drive team performance in the new hybrid age - is it different, or is it just the same?

Being kinder to ourselves: it's all in the recovery

What a conversation around the kitchen table teaches us about intent, human frailty, and why it’s all about the recovery.

What can cross-country skiers and Netflix teach us about empowering our people?

Amidst all the talk of ‘empowering our people’ and ‘devolving ownership’, how can we make sure we get this right?

3 pieces of All Black wisdom

As we gallop towards the end of the year, these three pieces of All Black wisdom can power your energy in the right direction.

Staying the Distance Podcasts

I have had the privilege of appearing on a number of podcasts talking about the Book, sharing stories, insights and tools, and a bit of my history.

Why Belief Matters

A stark reminder of how important hope and belief are, and how damaging it can be when they are not present.

Communicating with Positive Intent

Core lessons from sport on how to get your message across

What Swan Lake has to do with developing your people

How to develop your people in a long-term way - giving you the competitive advantage you need

If you only had 3 hours next week...

The best use of time is an area of focus in pretty much every coaching conversation I have. How can we best navigate this?

Building Your Stamina Muscle

How to turn striving into something that is sustainable over the long term

Not all conversations are equal

How many really critical conversations do you have each year? And how can you make sure they count?

Latest insight on decision-making

Why we shouldn’t be aiming to make the ‘right’ decision

Expectations - and why they matter

Expectations: understanding them, clarifying them and managing them.

Consigning imposter syndrome to the bin

Why the term imposter syndrome is so unhelpful, and how to reframe it

What does organisational courage and resilience look like?

We talk a lot about individual courage and resilience. What does it mean on an organisational level though?

How to make sure your new habits stick

Fresh back from holiday full of good intentions? How can you give yourself the best chance of making sure they become a sustainable reality?

Managing Your Energy

Sustaining your energy for the long-term. Why it matters in senior leadership; and practical tips in three key areas.

Four quick tips on better interactions

I have found myself sharing these four top tips on a repeated basis. Across sectors.

Psychological Safety - where do we go wrong?

Psychological safety: you’ve heard of it, you know it’s important, but you’re not sure exactly what it is, or how best to create it. What is it, how do we get it wrong, and how can we go about getting it right?

Real Wins

Race, leadership and how to redefine success, by Michelle Moore. Understanding the power of difference to make meaningful gains

The fallacy of the big speech

Recent events have been showing us the power of communication. Is the big speech something that needs to be in every leader’s toolbox?

Turning a group of individuals into a team

Teams are everywhere in the workplace. From senior leadership teams right through to project teams. But what actually turns a group of individuals into a team?

Coaching: business leaders, you are not as good as you think

With rapid, constant and disruptive change now the norm, continuous learning is a priority within organisations. Which means leaders need to get better at coaching, and utilizing the many opportunities for coaching moments. Unfortunately research shows that leaders vastly over-estimate their coaching ability. In this piece we will take a look at what can help.

How To Prioritise Your Effort

Leadership can be relentless and you can’t be ‘on’ all the time. Here are some simple lessons for prioritising your effort and ensuring you can go the distance.