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AWP - 2025 Blogs of the Month
January 2025
The Dark Art of Workplace Feedback
I have no regrets about my career. It has served me well, provided fulfilment, and given me experiences I wouldn’t trade. However, I was guilty of this very same thing - drifting rather than deliberately navigating. Would it have served me better to have had a crystal-clear vision of my destination? Would a well-defined plan have led to greater success or satisfaction?
February 2025
The Value of a Clear Career Plan
March 2025
The Communication Conundrum: Why Are We Getting Worse at Talking?
Communication is not difficult. At least, it shouldn’t be. And yet, despite living in an era of instant connectivity, our ability to communicate effectively, both in and out of the workplace, is arguably worse than ever. The speed and accessibility of modern communication tools should make things easier, but instead, they seem to have eroded fundamental aspects of clarity, etiquette, and responsiveness. So, why is this happening?
During my time as a coach and consultant, a recurring theme keeps cropping up - communication. Or, more accurately, the skill of, the dark art of, and the lack of! This issue transcends individual personalities or businesses; it seems to be a universal struggle.
April 2025
The Communication Conundrum Part 2
May 2025
Yesterday marked four years since I took the leap into self-employment and formed AWP Consultancy. In some ways, it feels like only yesterday, and in others, it feels like a lifetime ago. I genuinely don’t know where the time has gone, but this anniversary feels like a good opportunity to reflect on the journey so far.
Four Years of Flying Solo: Reflections on the Journey So Far
Mentoring is incredibly valuable, especially when you’re new to a role or sector, but it has limits. It’s rooted in someone else’s journey. Coaching, however, helps you uncover what will work for you, in your context, with your strengths and values.
June 2025
How to Make the Most of Coaching (Even if You Think You Don’t Need It)
July 2025
Mind Your Grammar: Why Leaders Should Sweat the Small Stuff in Communication
Coaching isn't therapy. It's not a fix for a failing business. It’s a tool – a sounding board, a mirror, a catalyst. It can sharpen thinking, clarify priorities, and sometimes, just provide that one small nudge that changes everything.
August 2025
“Thanks, But No Thanks”: Why Do Senior SME Leaders Turn Down Coaching?
