As we progress though our lives we make assumptions, adopt beliefs and develop behaviour patterns that provide us with the ability to achieve our goals, just as a child learns to adapt first to the family, then to others and to school, moving to young adulthood and perhaps to university or to the work place. [...] Read more

Here’s what some of the world’s greatest companies say… It is now commonly agreed that coaches have become a permanent fixture of the business world. They are a vital component of the learning and development program of leaders as well as the rising stars within organisations.  Professional executive coaches can help leaders optimise their performance, [...] Read more

The Financial Post reminds us that he job of a chief executive has never been more challenging or rewarding. Despite generous compensation, perks and attention it can be a lonely one. This may be why boards and chief executives are increasingly turning to executive coaches to assist the heads of companies in their performance and [...] Read more

As a business leader the hardest person to manage can sometimes be yourself. It’s not easy to get an objective view of what is, and is not, working unless you have the help of a knowledgeable external observer. AltusQ coach Ak Sabbagh provides a couple of concrete examples. Read more

Most executives are very clear on what they have to attain commercially. What they don’t see so often is how they are showing up, what their behaviour is, where they are limiting themselves. The higher up the corporate hierarchy you get the less people there are to talk to about how you are performing and [...] Read more