Develop your creativity following these 6 simple and practical tips. Creativity is not a talent reserved for a select few; it is an inherent human ability waiting to be awakened. As I argued in this post, creativity is a skill that can be learned and developed. We can improve it by practising it and carrying out some exercises. An anecdote…

These coaching exercises will help you develop the Leadership Qualities required to be an effective Future Leader The most successful leaders aren’t born-they’re made. The secret to becoming a successful leader is in the way you think. It is a question of developing a certain mindset and skillset. Some exercises from coaching can help you get there. We have already discussed extensively the Leadership Qualities of the…

The role of solopreneurs in the Future of Work — observations from a non-solopreneur What role will solopreneurs play in shaping the Future of Work, and how will they disrupt traditional employment structures? In The 6 Most Important Workplace Trends for 2030 and Beyond, I included New Working Models as one of the key trends, with solopreneurship having a special place within this category. …

Creativity is a fundamental aspect of being human. We can all be creative. Creativity is not a rare gift bestowed upon the select few, but an innate ability we all possess. Human beings are the most creative animals in nature. We all have the capacity to create new things. …

Personal Growth is the fourth and last Leadership Quality of the Future Leader To learn more about developing this Leadership Quality, read How Coaching Exercises Can Help You Develop into a Successful Future Leader Personal Growth is the foundation of successful leadership. It always has been. In a world that is more VUCA every passing day, the ability to unlearn old skills and…

Self-actualisation is the missing piece to the puzzle of a happier world. Here is why and how to get there. According to Maslow, only 1% of the population ever reaches self-actualisation. Considering he thought self-actualisation was the highest human need, that’s a sure recipe for an unhappy world. Promoting self-actualisation and making it likelier amongst our population might be the ultimate key to building a happier society. …

Measuring the effectiveness of executive coaching is not an easy task, but it can be done. Here you go 3 frameworks. “You cannot improve what you don’t measure”, or so goes the popular management mantra, but how can this be applied to coaching? The use of executive and business coaching is increasingly widespread in many organisations worldwide. …

The time for a Manifesto Against Hustle Culture has arrived. Preamble We, the movement against hustle culture*, reject the notion that productivity, continuously being on, and self-promotion are the keys to success. We believe that the constant pressure to hustle leads to burnout, stress, and an unhealthy focus on material wealth. …

Self-actualisation: what it is, why it is important and how to work towards it. Self-actualisation is probably the most important element of a happy and fulfilling life you haven’t heard much about. Or maybe you have. It is not part of everyday language, but it has been discussed for decades in humanistic and positive psychology circles. Maslow put self-actualisation at the top of his…