Leadership in Classical Music
There is a fascinating parallel between the professionalisation of management and the rise and fall of big Conductor personalities… In this week’s ‘Music Matters’ on BBC Radio 3, Averil Leimon sets the scene for a discussion about power in art....
Because you’re worth it! – How to ask for a pay rise
Talking about money is a taboo subject, especially amongst women in the workplace it would seem. Recently Averil, along with other inspirational contributors, talked to Elle UK about navigating the waters when it came to the thorny issue of negotiating a pay rise....
Leading Millennials is exciting
I’m quite partial to millennials… Are you? Today the Telegraph interviews Averil and other experts on how to lead millennials. Views range from the ‘received wisdom’ of the Entitled Generation to more subtle cues on getting the best out of...
Alumni Breakfast series – Reinventing Leadership
Today we relaunched our Alumni Breakfast series. Thanks to all attendees. Here is a short video for those who could not make it. See you all next...
Coaching blog: Do you really think that people can change?
The oldest joke in Psychology is: “How many psychologists does it take to change a lightbulb?” The answer, of course, is “only one but the lightbulb needs to really want to change.” Do you, really, at a visceral level, believe that people can...
But how do you really feel?
It has been a week of strongly held, fiercely expressed and often diametrically opposed emotions. Long repressed fury and grudges have kept pace with eulogies. Whatever your intellectual or political stance one thing has been clear. People have an enormous capacity...
Should You Discuss How Much You Earn With Friends?
Talking about salary can be seen as a taboo in some societies. However as friends play an important role in our life, can discussing salary with them be beneficial in the long run? Averil expresses her point of view on salary talks but also emphasizes the implications...
What’s your mission?
Who are you? What difference can you make? Why are you here? Some people just know. Others are on a voyage of discovery. Open-minded exploration is fundamental to happiness. Pay attention and see patterns in your life. What central themes recur? When you pursue a...