Natural Talent

29/10/2026

In Today’s increasingly VUCA World, Leadership demands Strength, Resilience and the Courage to make Tough Calls.
Brave Leaders seek Evidence, challenge Assumptions and take Responsibility for difficult Decisions, rather than letting Fear or Procrastination dictate the Outcome.
Her are 10 basic Ways to make better Decisions:
https://www.natural-talent.com/insights/10-ways-to-make-better-decisions

For an initial discussion, or to book an Executive Coaching Session, Leadership or Management Development Program, or Executive Assessment.

28/10/2026

Change is constant, whether it's a M&A, restructuring, downsizing or implementing AI, virtually every Organisation I speak to is navigating Transformation! But successful Change isn't just about Strategy nor Processes, it's about PEOPLE!
Here I explore how to understand and motivate your Teams, navigate the Change Curve, communicate effectively, overcome Resistance and become a true Ambassador for Change because how you lead People through Change can make or break Business Transformation!
https://bookboon.com/en/lead-your-team-through-change-and-uncertainty-ebook

You will understand how to communicate Change and how to become an Ambassador of Change and model Behaviours to lead Change

28/10/2026

Nothing destroys Employee Engagement faster than watching a toxic, underperforming Colleague get rewarded for being brilliant at managing upwards!
As well as Coaching and Mentoring global Leaders, I regularly speak with individual Team Members who share their Frustrations about Colleagues whose poor Performance goes unnoticed by Management, while their Behaviour drives away top Talent, fuels Disengagement and Attrition, and destroys Productivity.
Great Leaders need to REALLY know their Teams, not just those who tell them what they want to hear!
So, regular 1:1s, honest Conversations and robust 360° Feedback are essential for uncovering Blind Spots, tackling toxic Behaviours and building a real High-Performance Culture:
https://www.natural-talent.com/insights/how-toxic-is-your-company-culture-and-how-can-you-fix-it

27/10/2026

Another BIG Thank You to Paul Smolinski and Dai Jenkins for yet another fantastic PRSNTS Global Ltd Networking Lunch at the wonderful Ivy, Cardiff.
Great to meet Juliet Gamlin and hear about the exciting Investment and ambitious Plans for Cardiff’s Future, and to connect with Craig Headford and Spencer Symmons and so many others!
And always good to catch up with Ashton Hewitt and Darrell Irwin
Fabulous Venue, delicious Food, great Conversations and brilliant Networking!

27/10/2026

You can train Skills, but you can’t train Wisdom and Experience!
On , it's timely to recognise that seasoned Executive and Career Coaches deliver far more than repetitive Questioning Techniques; they draw on Decades of Experience to mentor top Talent, get quickly to the Nub of complex Challenges, accelerate Promotions and develop more effective Leaders.
Great Mentoring isn't about asking endless Questions, which is often the case in traditional Coaching; it's about combining Insight, Challenge and practical Guidance to accelerate behavioural Change and deliver swift, measurable Business Transformation:
https://www.natural-talent.com/insights/the-differences-between-coaching-and-mentoring

Natural Talent delivers bespoke Executive Coaching and Mentoring Programs, Career and Transition Coaching, Outplacement Support, and Resiience Coaching

26/10/2026

Nowadays, there are often five Generations in one Workplace, but are your Managers equipped to lead them all?
From Gen Z to Employees in their 70s and 80s, Today's multigenerational Workforce offers enormous Opportunities for Knowledge-sharing, Innovation and Collaboration, but also Challenges around Communication, Motivation and Engagement.
The key to attracting, engaging and retaining Talent is to ditch the generational Stereotypes, understand what makes Individuals tick, and equip Managers with the Skills to lead diverse, high-performing Teams:
https://www.natural-talent.com/insights/how-to-manage-5-generations-in-the-workplace

For an initial discussion, or to book an Executive Coaching Session, Leadership or Management Development Program, or Executive Assessment.

22/10/2026

I love AI and use it every day! I firmly believe it can enhance how we work, but at the moment it can't replace the Empathy, Intuition and Human Connection of an experienced Executive Coach and Mentor.
Interestingly, I'm seeing growing demand for Face-to-face Coaching, both in-person and virtually, as often Leaders grapple with Isolation from Hybrid Working, Stress and an increasing Need for genuine Human Connection.
The Future isn't AI versus Humans; it's AI and Humans working in harmony, combining the best of Technology with the irreplaceable Human Characteristics!
https://www.natural-talent.com/insights/can-ai-replace-human-coaches

For an initial discussion, or to book an Executive Coaching Session, Leadership or Management Development Program, or Executive Assessment.

21/10/2026

Between 40% - 60% of Executives leave their Role in the first 18 Months!
The Cost of a failed Executive Appointment can run into Hundreds of Thousands, damaging Productivity, Morale and Business Performance.
Yet investing a Fraction of that Cost in Executive Career Transition Coaching & Mentoring, including a structured 30–60–90–120 Day Plan, can significantly improve the Chances of Success, accelerate Leadership Impact and deliver exceptional ROI:
https://lite.evernote.com/note/15262ac2-7bf9-5b6c-9f58-3a2b0b391892

21/10/2026

UK Job Vacancies are reportedly at their lowest Level in Five Years, Competition is fierce, and the Jobs Market looks set to become even tougher.
Yet, despite hiring Freezes, AI-driven Recruitment and economic Uncertainty, some Professionals are STILL landing their Dream Jobs.
So, what are they doing differently, and how can you stand out from the Crowd?
Heare are 8 strategies that are helping Candidates succeed when others are struggling:
https://www.natural-talent.com/insights/who-is-still-landing-their-dream-job-in-a-tough-jobs-market

Natural Talent delivers bespoke Executive Coaching and Mentoring Programs, Career and Transition Coaching, Outplacement Support, and Resilience Coaching, and Business Transformation Programs.

20/10/2026

Are we coming full Circle with Leadership and Management Development Training?
As Organisations grapple with declining Employee Engagement, poor Management, skills Gaps, Retention Challenges, Screen Fatigue and relentless Change, we're seeing renewed Demand for dynamic, interactive, Face-to-face Training and a growing Recognition that Soft Skills are now critical Business Skills!
At Natural Talent, our High-impact Leadership and Management Development Programmes go way beyond Theory to deliver lasting Behavioural Change, stronger Leaders, Higher-performing Teams and measurable ROI:
https://www.natural-talent.com/insights/leadership-and-management-development-training

Natural Talent delivers bespoke leadership and management training programmes, including in equality, diversity, and inclusion to enhance individual and organizational performance.