Why Coaching Works

Posted by Gavin Pommernelle
On February 7, 2013

Uncertain about the benefits of executive coaching? Do you want to improve your own Performance, Management Skills or Team Performance? How about your Self Confidence and Communication Skills? These are some of the benefits of coaching that other people, including my clients, have experienced. Why Coaching Works infographic

Volunteering Your Way To Your Next Job

Posted by Gavin Pommernelle
On January 29, 2013

Will I have a better chance of getting the job / promotion if I do local community volunteer work? Recently I joined the Board of VolunteerSquare.com, an organization facilitating connections between volunteers and not-for-profit agencies in Fairfield County, CT. In a related conversation I was asked to talk to a group of people who are […]

Posted by Gavin Pommernelle
On January 13, 2013

Posted by Gavin Pommernelle
On December 16, 2012

Yes, it’s that time of the year again. Most of us are trying to cram a full month’s worth of work into two or three weeks. Possibly even all those other projects that we never got to earlier in the year! Before long, however, you will be thinking about next year. What will be your […]

Posted by Gavin Pommernelle
On November 27, 2012

Among the definitions for the word “respect” there are two that appear to be misunderstood by leaders and people in general when it comes to their expectations of each other. The first: “to show regard or consideration for….” is in my view a common human decency that any society needs for people to get along. It […]

Posted by Gavin Pommernelle
On November 19, 2012

A common view is that high growth and developing markets need unique tools to manage and engage talent. There is no doubt that there are some challenges in these markets that are more pressing or extreme such as developing new skills and enough of talent to meet demand growth. My research, however, indicates that the […]

Posted by Gavin Pommernelle
On November 15, 2012

CREATING VALUE THROUGH PEOPLE STRATEGIES AND CAPABILITY At the 2012 Institute of People Management Convention held at Sun City with 900 delegates, Gavin Pommernelle shared the Talent Strategy Scorecard© as a diagnostic tool, which checks this alignment and brings focus to the people areas that need most attention. Key topics included: Results of the […]

Posted by Gavin Pommernelle
On October 22, 2012

Avoid the blah, blah! By keeping to a few simple principles you can transform your communication and business performance. How many times each day do we senior executives send out messages, stand in front of our teams to announce something, present to clients or prepare proposals for key decisions? If you are like me, then […]

Posted by Gavin Pommernelle
On September 21, 2012

The level of spending in Human Capital is a decision that business leaders regularly confront. This expenditure can be in the form of the number of people; the way they are paid and rewarded; what training and development is provided; and how the organization is structured. Additionally, there is a range of related measures that […]

Posted by Gavin Pommernelle
On August 28, 2012

“Don’t you think [our newly appointed executive] would be concerned if we suggested that they work with an executive coach? Would they not think we had concerns about their capability to do the job?” These questions were raised by a client recently as we discussed how to set this new executive up for success. It […]

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Why Coaching Works

Volunteering Your Way To Your Next Job

Darien Entrepreneur Joins Board of VolunteerSquare.com

Not Your Average New Year’s Resolution

The Futility of Demanding Respect

Does Africa need unique Talent Tools?

Keynote at the IPM Annual Convention, South Africa

Communicating Effectively as a Senior Executive

Fundamentally Changing the Talent Investment Debate

The Case for New Executive Coaching