Stepping into a leadership role is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure where to begin. Many professionals reach a point in their careers where they know they’re ready for more, yet something holds them back: uncertainty, inexperience, or simply not knowing what leadership really requires.
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In today’s fast-changing business environment, leaders are under constant pressure to deliver results while navigating uncertainty, complexity, and change. Boards and HR leaders are constantly asking how to equip executives to perform at their best while driving organisational growth. Increasingly, the answer lies in executive coaching. But the critical question isn’t whether to invest in it, but rather: “What measurable value does it bring?” Research shows that executive coaching is far from a soft benefit; it is a strategic investment that produces tangible results. Studies by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and Harvard Business Review reveal that companies investing in leadership coaching often see executive coaching ROI between 500% and 700%, alongside notable gains in employee engagement, retention, and overall organisational performance.

Many organisations invest in corporate executive coaching, expecting transformational results, only to encounter challenges that limit engagement, measurable impact, and behavioural change. Executives may skip sessions due to packed schedules, managers may struggle to support new leadership behaviours, or programmes may fail to show tangible outcomes. These obstacles can undermine leadership development, team effectiveness, and overall organisational performance.

Background Remember the days when you had the flexibilities to either work from home or in the office? Now, with the new-norm, many of us are in situations where working remotely is our only option. With the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, unless a vaccine or cure is found, for many of us, the likelihood of working…

Strategies to Ensure Effective Decision Making in a Crisis The Brain in Crisis When confronted with stress, uncertainty and potential risk of the future, the human brain is going to want to make decisions, and not always the best ones. Understanding the science behind how the brain react to stressful situations, we can use it…

There are over 6 million Singaporeans on a partial lockdown since 7 April 2020 because of the covid-19 pandemic. Working from home and restriction over freedom of movement has taken a toll on our well-being. This has resulted to us not being able to focus on achieving our goals or getting the desired results which…

“Do you have at least TWO people ready to take over your job if something happens to you? What about the other critical roles in your organization? Is there someone identified that can take over when someone retires or leaves so as to ensure the continuity and growth of the business? On the lighter side,…

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Most people acknowledge that networking is an essential activity for any employee, even for those focused simply on doing their current jobs well. Yet many leaders avoid networking. Some think it is simply a waste of time. For others, working through networks is frown upon, because it means relying on “who you know” rather than…

How often would you say you feel stressed and overwhelmed? If the answer is “every day”, you are not alone. Between work, family, social and personal lives, there are many obligations to balance. The stresses of juggling multiple requests at the same time, resolving constant conflicts, and coping with competing priorities all make it extremely…