Ideas for growth
At Learning Partner Solutions, we believe real progress starts with people. Our blog is where we share ideas, insights and practical tools to help leaders, teams and workplaces thrive.
From tackling tough conversations to building resilient cultures, each article is designed to spark reflection, inspire action and make a difference in the way you work and lead.
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What one day can actually do
What support do I actually need to get unstuck?
There’s a decision sitting in front of you. Not a huge one, on paper. A price to raise, a service to drop, a person to finally say no
If you want coaching to work, here’s where to start
A few months back, I wrote about what happens when the funding for the Coaching Professional Apprenticeship disappears. The real question it raised wasn’t what replaces the levy.
What is a Wing Woman?
What building a business looks like behind the scenes A friend, and fellow business owner, told me last week she’d just finished building a workbook from scratch. Four
What all those good ideas are really waiting for
Why good ideas often go nowhere I have a notebook problem. Several, if I’m honest. They’re full of good ideas. Things that came up in conversations, moments of
The noise and the knowing: when you know your stuff but can’t hear yourself think
When the gap starts to show How’s the year going? And I mean really – not the version you’d say out loud to someone who asked at a
You don’t actually have to say yes
The moment you notice the expectation The moment arrives in the middle of an ordinary conversation. A decision drifts in your direction. A problem lands on the table.
Somehow it always ends up with you
The decision that needs making. The problem that needs sorting. The conversation that needs steadying. The loose end that no one else seems quite sure how to resolve.
The bit no one really says out loud about running a business through the school holidays
We’re just out of Easter. And chances are, you’re sitting back down at your desk this week with a slightly strange feeling — part relief, part guilt, part
What actually belongs with you?
I could carry this… but do I want to? For many capable women, that question arrives later than you might expect. For years the instinct has simply been
Just because you can doesn’t mean you should
How capability becomes a quiet magnet for responsibility When you can carry things, people let you. The person who can hold the complexity ends up doing exactly that.
Once you can see it
What becomes visible once the pattern is recognised By the time you reach this point, you already recognise the pattern.You’ve seen how thinking gets displaced under pressure. You’ve
Where thinking goes under pressure
In many organisations, there is a quiet assumption that thinking will happen somewhere else. Not because leaders don’t value it, but because pressure, pace, and accountability compress how
Why confidence is not the same as capacity
When confidence starts carrying more than it should Confidence is an efficient signal. When someone sounds assured, speaks clearly, and moves quickly to a decision, it creates a
Naming the trade-off in support
In Wing Woman conversations, I notice the same pattern again and again. Someone brings a situation they have been carrying for a while. They are not confused, and
Becoming a Learning Organisation (Part 4): Why Learning Organisations Are a Strategic Imperative
For a long time, learning has been treated as a developmental nice-to-have. Something organisations invest in when budgets allow. Something associated with growth, confidence and engagement, but often
Becoming a Learning Organisation (Part 3): Learning Is Relational, Not Individual
One of the most persistent myths about learning is that it happens in individual heads. We talk about personal development, individual capability and individual performance, as if learning
Becoming a Learning Organisation (Part 2): How Learning Actually Happens (And Why We Skip the Hard Bits)
Most organisations are very good at doing. Doing programmes.Doing delivery.Doing improvement. What they’re often less comfortable with is slowing down long enough to reflect. One of the most
Becoming a Learning Organisation (Part 1): Learning Organisations Aren’t Built Through Training
When organisations talk about becoming learning organisations, the conversation often starts with training. More courses.More content.More input. It makes sense. Training is visible. It can be planned, measured
Doing It Differently (Part 4): Choosing Support Deliberately
For women who’ve earned their place through hard graft, and want success on their own terms. If you’ve read this far in the series, chances are something has
Doing It Differently (Part 3): Why Even Capable Leaders Need an Outside Perspective
Leadership can be surprisingly isolating. Even for experienced, capable leaders who are respected and doing a good job. Especially for them, in fact. When you’re carrying responsibility for
Doing It Differently (Part 2): Why Growth Needs Challenge, Not Just Encouragement
Real growth isn’t comfortable. I know that because I’ve lived it. I’ve spent years stretching myself, proving myself, and pushing into uncomfortable territory to build the work and
Doing It Differently (Part 1): Done Paying for Success
For women who’ve earned their place through hard graft, and want success on their own terms. You’ve built your career, your business, your reputation from the ground up.
Easing Into 2026: You Don’t Need a Reinvention. You Need Intention.
There’s something oddly confusing about early January. Everywhere you look, the world is shouting for a fresh start, as if we’re meant to leap into the year with
Practising the Pause
I had a moment today… I listened to a voicemail and felt a whole flood of emotions wash over me. My heart was beating so hard I thought
From Endings to Beginnings
At the start of this year, I said I was going to share the lessons I’d been gathering after a slow, reflective Christmas. I thought I knew what
Leaning Towards Success: Podcast guest for The Success Trampolines Podcast
I recently had the pleasure of joining Joe on The Success Trampolines Podcast for a really uplifting and thought-provoking conversation. We talked about my career journey, the moments
Finalist for Leadership Coach of the Year at the National Coaching Awards
I’m delighted (and a little overwhelmed!) to share… I’ve been named a finalist for Leadership Coach of the Year at the National Coaching Awards. It’s a huge honour,
Celebrating 3 years of Learning Partner Solutions!
We’re celebrating 3 years of Learning Partner Solutions! And what better way to mark it than with a little adventure? Donna and family are celebrating in the Lake
Beyond Beetroot: Deepening Your Curiosity Practice
Back in this blog, I shared how a random experiment with beetroot in a chilli sparked a reflection on curiosity. It turns out, curiosity isn’t just about being
Tackling the tough stuff
I want to talk about people pleasing and how it shows up when we think about difficult conversations, something that comes up A LOT in my coaching work
How Emotional Intelligence Drives Team Success
In a recent Heka Happy webinar, I shared how understanding and applying EQ in the workplace can help teams become stronger, more resilient, and ready for anything. From
Building Your Curiosity Muscle (With Beetroot in a Chilli)
A friend with an allotment recently sent me three giant beetroots after I casually mentioned I liked them. Lovely gesture… until I realised I had no idea how
Nominated for a National Coaching Award in the Leadership Coach of the Year category
At the start of this week, I received the most wonderful news… I’ve been nominated for a National Coaching Award in the Leadership Coach of the Year category.
Lead Yourself First: Reflection Toolkit
What’s inside? This toolkit walks you through five core emotional intelligence skills that shape how you show up every day: For each skill, you’ll find three practical reflection
What’s your why?
If you aren’t feeling connected to the work you are currently doing, there are a few key things to consider if you are going to find your sweet
Why Learning is a Superpower
It’s easy to look back with hindsight as I write this and realise, I hadn’t really set myself up for success. I wasn’t connected to any real reason
Coaching isn’t for everyone
If you are considering working with a coach here are some important questions to consider: Are you ready to take ownership and responsibility for your growth and development?
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