Chris Whiteley

Over my coaching career I have worked with many organisations who implement people strategies, but some who unfortunately do not. So, when I hear of friends and business contacts who have suffered from burnout, I find myself asking why? Often it boils down to a simple lack of communication and empathy or just a one-dimensional approach from a leader that takes the view, 'if I work all the hours God sends, then so must the rest!' - this is an outdated and deeply damaging mindset. Leaders...

‘We just need to bring in the right people to turn things around.’ It’s a statement I’ve heard many times from directors and senior managers when discussing the issue of poor performance. Of course there is some semblance of truth in this. However, simply getting top talent through the door is only part of the solution. The missing piece in the performance jigsaw is often retention. It begs the question - why would leaders invest considerable time and cost in recruiting, with no consideration...

I have been advocating for some time now that organisations should prioritise employee engagement as part of their wider business strategy. This topic will continue to gain more traction over the next twelve months as business leaders seek to address performance challenges within the workplace. Why is it so important? Well it has been proven, time and again, that emphasis in this area helps to retain talent, increase productivity and drive performance. Not forgetting, the personal wellbeing...