The 5 Steps to Transformative Change: Unlocking Potential Through the DISAM Framework Strap yourself in, its not short but it is valuable, guaranteed! Transformative change is a journey—one that requires intentionality, awareness, and structure. Whether you’re an individual seeking personal growth, a manager striving to support your team, or an

A Telegraph article recently raised a critical question: Are businesses—and their HR functions—focusing on the right issues? Despite an explosion of HR initiatives, Britain is facing stagnation in productivity, rising sickness, and disengagement. It appears that the more processes and roles HR adds, the more disconnected employees and outcomes seem

As UK employers grapple with the financial challenges of rising National Insurance (NI) contributions, the pressure to balance the books while maintaining workplace productivity has never been greater.   For many business leaders, this increase represents a direct hit to their bottom line, forcing difficult decisions about cost management. But

Feedback is a cornerstone of personal and professional growth. Yet, in a workplace context, giving and receiving feedback remains one of the most misunderstood and mishandled aspects of leadership and teamwork. Fundamentally, there are two distinct types of feedback—technical competence feedback and human competence (soft skills) feedback. Understanding the differences

Our lives are strengthened at points of friction and challenge. It’s during these stages that our core is fortified, laying the foundation for the next chapter of life. Like a tree, growth is not linear—it branches out. Each branch, formed through resistance and pressure, extends our reach and creates new

What Truly Drives CEOs to Invest in People—Care or Financial Returns? In today’s competitive and ever-evolving business landscape, one key question challenges CEOs of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs):   What truly drives your decision to invest in people—genuine care for your employees or the promise of financial returns?  

Well-being Redefined: Transforming Lives and Organisations for Todays World. When we think of well-being, traditional frameworks often focus on two primary areas: physical fitness and psychological health. These are essential pillars, yet they represent only part of the picture. To truly thrive—in both our personal and professional lives—well-being must go

In today’s UK, it’s hard to ignore the signs of a health crisis that is deepening with each passing year. Rising obesity, mental health challenges, chronic diseases, and declining overall health are part of the fabric of a system that seems unwilling—or unable—to pivot from the status quo. The figures

As technology becomes more advanced, it is increasingly fulfilling, not just supporting, traditional human roles. More than ever, the true success of organisations hinges on uniquely human skills—like leadership, communication, empathy, and adaptability—that technology simply cannot replicate. Yet, despite this reality, many businesses still focus primarily on technical skills, often without

Company culture has long been heralded as the cornerstone of organisational success. It’s the invisible hand that shapes employee behaviour, fosters engagement, and ultimately drives performance. Traditionally, the prevailing wisdom has been that culture is set from the top—driven by senior management, reinforced by corporate strategy, and maintained through hierarchical

Wellbeing is often misconstrued as a product to be purchased or a day to be celebrated. However, true workplace wellbeing transcends these temporary fixes. It’s not about the occasional yoga session or the latest mindfulness app—those are merely tools. Genuine wellbeing is deeply embedded in the fabric of an organisation,

Fasting has emerged as a powerful health practice that goes beyond mere weight loss, offering benefits that impact cellular repair, mental clarity, and long-term wellness. Unlike restrictive diets that may feel temporary or unsustainable, fasting can seamlessly integrate into a healthy lifestyle and offers profound health benefits at zero cost.

Without question Up/Reskilling is both the lock and key for overcoming talent shortages; in fact, it’s at the heart of overcoming so many people-related challenges we face. This is not going to be news to anyone reading this! So, the question is how? Our existing approaches to solving this have

What Can We Learn from Neuroscience About the Benefits of In-Office Work (with Some Time Working Remotely)? As we continue to adapt to the evolving world of work, one of the most significant debates centres around the balance between remote work and in-office presence. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift

As the world of work continues to adjust to a post-pandemic reality, a significant debate is unfolding in workplaces across the globe: Should employees return to the office, or is remote work here to stay? Employers and employees often find themselves at odds on this issue, each side with its

Special Guest: Paul Burton of C Coach Sorry to introduce another “great” something. We seem to have had our fair share of these, but these events are connected, while the symptoms are different the root cause is the same. The world and the expectations of individuals has changed. We have

Because “Talent” pretty much means “Natural” (see dictionary definitions below). I’m not sure how many of our top performers had “a natural ability without being taught” – but if they do, they may be a bit like unicorns. Surely the war for talent is a mugs game and only going

A question… whose role is it to change this? and how? I love what HR can and should be…. but so often it self regulates itself into ER and protecting the company. There are huge challenges and so many amazing people in HR are trapped and frankly knackered and fed

We can reverse this trend, it will take some time but I believe our youth and the education system is the perfect combination to address this. It will mean educators starting to move from technical education into self awareness and helping our youth understand themselves, the way their body and

The Leaders Council of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been talking to leadership figures from across the nation in an attempt to understand this universal trait and what it means in Britain and Northern Ireland today. Paul Burton, founder of C-Coach, was invited onto an episode of the podcast.

Perception or reality? Why is HR seen as administrative rather than a profit centre, after-all if you can improve the productivity of a workforce by even 1% that’s lucrative! We have all been hit by a perfect storm, which have drained even the most stoic. HR have been on the

Is this innovative? Is slotting everyone into an slightly different working norm the right answer? Is this what we mean by flexibility? I’m totally not against it but isn’t it another lazy sheep dip approach, whereby everyone has to fit in a box? Don’t get me wrong here, I’m not

According to a new study, employees now see a vibrant Learning & Development culture as a key part of what makes a company a great place to work in 2022—and beyond. It’s almost mad to think we need more data/surveys to support the blinking obvious! But it does tell you

The Daily Telegraph reports, that employers across the country are preparing to slash pay for home workers. One in ten companies plan on reducing pay or benefits for employees who work from home. I am just hoping for everyone this is a media headline to hype a reaction. However its

Paul Burton, founder of C-Coach, appears on the Business Elevation Show Podcast, to discuss the assumptions leaders and managers might be making about their employees at their peril. Stop GuessingHow often as leaders and managers are we caught out when making assumptions about the needs and desires of our employees?