One of the biggest challenges I've faced in my career is collecting requirements from stakeholders. Not because they're vague. Most people are pretty confident telling you what they want. It usually starts with "I want a new dashboard" or "I want a new report." Some will even sketch it for you. A few bar charts,... Continue Reading →
Five Weeks Self-Employed: What They Don’t Tell You About Leaving Corporate Life
Five weeks ago I left a 20+ year career across the NHS and private sector and launched Peak Owl. Week one, I did a spa day with a friend. Not a strategy session, not a client call, a spa day. I'm writing this here rather than on the Peak Owl channel because this is exactly... Continue Reading →
Coaching – the power of ‘listening’
Last autumn, after having a chat with Claire Bradshaw, I signed up to complete my ILM Level 5 certificate in Coaching and Mentoring with her. I am hugely passionate about effective leadership and I am always reflecting on my performance as a leader. What I really enjoy is helping others develop and maximise their potential,... Continue Reading →