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In this volatile world, organisations of all types must keep up with the rapid pace of change in order to survive, adapting the way they work to flex around the dynamic conditions of the times. In...

The biotech pharma industry is a relentlessly changing one, requiring leaders to navigate through a fast-moving digital evolution while overcoming increasingly complex geopolitical and economic...

A change strategy is a people strategy. All organisations are facing unprecedented changes in their competitive environment. Whether the disruptors are political, environmental, down to consumer...

We live in confusing times. Until the beginning of 2020, managers lived in a business environment that was becoming increasingly difficult and complex, characterised by the climate crisis, the growth...

Even before Covid-19, a leader’s ability to adapt and thrive in rapidly changing environments was a widely recognised requirement. And now, as we approach a post-pandemic future characterised by...

We need to urgently rethink how we use technology to learn Last week we heard that Microsoft are exploring the idea of building their own learning application to work within Teams. Last week, here at...

Is your team a high performing team? What does your team need in order to achieve its purpose? Impact's Team Performance Inventory (TPI) is an assessment tool which helps a team see its performance...

The pandemic hit us hard physically, emotionally and financially. Now we’re heading back to work in a world that is demanding we rebuild our organisations to be more than they were before: more...

Letting go of Command and Control We know that teams and organizations that regularly coach significantly outperform those that do not. In fact, there’s probably no better way to co-create a resilient...

It's no secret that COVID-19 has brought many challenges to our working world. With the increase of remote working, leadership is being tested. What can we do to stay more connected? What can we learn...

In the last few months I’ve seen some of the most inspirational human behaviour (and some of the worst). Many of us have discovered the importance of staying connected and doing what we can to feel...

Back to a better workplace If you’re anything like me you will have been having lots of discussions about going back: back to work, back to the office, back to school, back to some form of face-to...

China was one of the first countries to begin heading back to work at the office about four months ago. What we have learned there can help leaders and teams everywhere: 1. Everyone has suffered...

“I don't pretend we have all the answers. But the questions are certainly worth thinking about.” Arthur C. Clarke The future we want It’s easy to get complacent and assume that the status quo is...

An organisation’s ability to survive and thrive depends on the performance of its senior leadership team. However, one of the difficulties of improving senior team performance is that individual...

“I think fast, I talk fast, and I need you guys to act fast if you want to get out of this. So pretty please, with sugar on top, clean the f***** car!” - Winston Wolf, Pulp Fiction Extraordinary times...

What is coaching? Why do we need it? What are the benefits of coaching? Using our experiential learning approach, we partner with leaders to inspire, develop and maximise potential. We offer a unique...

We recently surveyed over 100 senior business leaders from across our global network. In sharing the analysis and conclusions from this work we hope we can contribute to the wider conversation about...

We recently surveyed over 100 senior business leaders from across our global network. In sharing the analysis and conclusions from this work we hope we can contribute to the wider conversation about...

We recently surveyed over 100 senior business leaders from across our global network. In sharing the analysis and conclusions from this work we hope we can contribute to the wider conversation about...

We recently surveyed over 100 senior business leaders from across our global network. In sharing the analysis and conclusions from this work we hope we can contribute to the wider conversation about...

We recently surveyed over 100 senior business leaders from across our global network. In sharing the analysis and conclusions from this work we hope we can contribute to the wider conversation about...

The results are in! As we navigate this unique period of uncertainty, at Impact we wanted to gain a deeper understanding of how senior decision makers in companies across the world are responding. We...

During these turbulent times, I decided to write about my experiences with a brain tumor in order to share insights into dealing with adversity and building resilience and positivity during...

When was the last time you properly stopped? Took the time you needed just for you? To really notice what's going on with you? In this episode, Impact's Charlotte Messervy shares her story and a...

Our energy levels fluctuate more than the stock market in a pandemic! So how do we stay energised when we need it most? Whether you're a remote working veteran or rookie, Manny Larenas joins Dan to...

For years we have been told that if we really want to change, we have to imagine we have a burning platform beneath us (John Kotter 1996). Now we don’t have to. No longer do we need to disrupt...

Real change requires real learning. Is it me or are the endless lists of ‘top tips for working remotely’ or ‘seven things to do to stay productive whilst working at home’ etc. etc. all starting to...

Knowing vs. learning in an age of uncertainty We learn a lot about ourselves when we are put under pressure, when we are taken outside our comfort zone, or when our familiar routines are disturbed...

Right now, most of what usually keeps us busy has stopped. How are we coaching at a time like this? In fact, now is the perfect time to undertake a full review of what is and what is not happening...

Impact collaborated with Sony to create 'Going the distance' – a masterclass in wellbeing and resilience. We hope these visualisations of the core nine principles help you to thrive through adversity.

Do you remember back when we used to imagine the future as an unthinkable VUCA world, and spend our time preparing our leaders to be part of it? Well, who would have thought that part of that world...

It is an occupational hazard as a leadership consultant. You're chatting to a friend over coffee, and suddenly you find yourself quoting a leadership theory or tool. My sister jokes that whenever she...

Who’d have thought it would take a global pandemic and an economic crisis to see how we can re-imagine our future on the planet? COVID-19 has swept through the world like a tsunami wave. It has showed...

At Impact, I have researched the effects of wellbeing on performance and leadership in organisations over the past several years. From my research and others, here are five evidence-based ways that...