Sophie Graves
Why Executive Coaching?
Ultimately, to feel calmer, clearer, more confident and capable as a leader. Although this testimonial from an executive client sums it...
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Anne Clark
- Dec 17, 2021
10 Stoic Principles for life
It may not change your life, but below is definitely a great summary to ponder, and a positive note to end the year on! (*I especially...
Sophie Graves
- Nov 3, 2021
Communicating with Confidence
Whether it’s a presentation, a meeting, an interview, if you want to feel more confident when communicating, here are my ‘6P’s’ to get...
Sophie Graves
- Oct 31, 2021
Lacking confidence?
Confidence continues to be the #1 challenge my coaching clients are seeking to overcome. Whether you’re a CEO, an emerging leader, a...
Sophie Graves
- Oct 27, 2021
Career Crisis
Should I stay or should I go? It’s a big decision - the devil you know, or into the ether? The pandemic has provided an excellent...
Sophie Graves
- Oct 24, 2021
Do Development Differently
As we emerge from the pandemic fog into a different world of work, people leaders are going need different skills and strategies for a...
Sophie Graves
- Oct 24, 2021
Lockdown to livin'!
Well done Vic, it's been a loooooong road. Before you launch back into life, it's worth taking a moment to reflect before you move into...
Sophie Graves
- Oct 13, 2021
Coaching is no longer just for the Executives
I’ve long held the view that coaching benefits everyone, not just the most senior. It’s true that most of my coaching clients are...
Sophie Graves
- Oct 12, 2021
Business Baby
13 years ago, my business baby, ‘Adapt’ was born. Much like being a new parent, I was blissfully ignorant of how hard, wonderful, or...
Sophie Graves
- Feb 3, 2021
Can you be yourself and be a credible leader?
Revealing your authentic self and feeling like a credible leader can be an interesting dynamic at times. A client said recently: "𝑰...
Sophie Graves
- Feb 1, 2021
Pretend Pressure
One of the easiest ways to get cracking is to apply some 'pretend pressure'. Here are some examples.
Sophie Graves
- Apr 25, 2020
The Reluctant Leader
Many women get into business because they love what they do and want to add value to others. They succeed, only to find themselves...
Sophie Graves
- Apr 25, 2020
Tricky teams
Team issues keeping you awake at night? Things such as unrealistic expectations, negative attitudes, poor results, or abrasive...
Sophie Graves
- Apr 25, 2020
Founder frustration
Business dreams are made of talented, happy, and productive teams. So, smart founders go about building collaborative, flexible...
Sophie Graves
- Apr 25, 2020
Coaching demystified...
There seems to be a veil of secrecy, a hint of fluffiness, or a fog of vagueness around coaching that I’d like to attempt to dispel. In...
Sophie Graves
- Apr 25, 2020
Is your tricky employee a rose about to bloom, or a thorn in your side?
It can be very hard to know whether an employee needs more support or development, or just isn’t the right fit. If you’re constantly...
Sophie Graves
- Apr 25, 2020
Leading well?
Most people want to be a good leader and beat themselves up about not being good enough. You may be doing better than you think. Consider...
Sophie Graves
- Apr 25, 2020
Rather eat a lemon?
There are plenty of people who would prefer to do that than to tell an employee what they’re doing wrong. And fair enough too, it's not...
Sophie Graves
- Apr 25, 2020
Want a better business?
Is it time to get back in control of your business and make it work for you, rather than the other way around? The best way to have a...
Sophie Graves
- Apr 25, 2020
What does success mean to you?
If you aren't crystal clear what you truly want, you will keep working tirelessly and meander, rather than moving deliberately towards...