Toxic colleagues in the workplace

In the popular wisdom of my country, Senegal, there’s a Ouolof saying “lou soti am borom” which means that as soon as a work is crowned with success, there are always impostors who claim to be the authors, instead of the true owner, the one who made it a success. Of course they know they […]
Leadership in business (1/2)

Today, in the so-called grandes écoles, in companies and in all associations or social groups, everyone is a “leader”, and everyone is an “entrepreneur”. It’s become a fashion, a fashion-culture. Everyone wants to be seen, recognized; everyone wants to be not just on stage, but at the forefront. In the new social network society, everyone […]
A Team of Energetic Employees: The Result of the Manager’s Coaching Skills

In a world where organisations are constantly adapting to change and innovation, an energetic and engaged team is invaluable. But as a manager, how do you create a team that is not only effective, but also buzzing with energy? How do you create a team that exudes confidence, is engaged and motivated, and strives for […]
Work-life balance: finding harmony

The modern world of work continues to believe that spending long hours at work is a guarantee of commitment and productivity. Although there were many articles on work/life balance before the Covid-19 health crisis, the latter we have just experienced has brought the subject back to the forefront of employees’ and companies’ minds. In practice, […]
How does creative power work?

In neuroscience, creativity is defined as the ability to produce original and relevant ideas in each context to solve a problem or improve a situation. Creativity relies mainly on two brain networks: the “default network”, when our brain is not actively engaged in a task, we daydream and spontaneously generate ideas by association; and the […]
Professional Generosity: An Essential Soft Skill for Managers

After nearly 20 years of experience, I have encountered managers of all kinds. Some were brilliant but unwilling to share their knowledge or vision, as though they held a treasure too valuable to pass on. And then there were those who embraced professional generosity. These managers not only shaped my experiences but also made a […]
The 5 secrets of a strong team.

After years of coaching teams in small and medium-sized businesses, the value of Patrick Lencioni’s research work became increasingly apparent. Patrick Lencioni is an American expert in leadership and team development. He wrote the bestseller: ‘The five dysfunctions of a team’. Highly recommended for anyone who guides a team or is part of one! Lencioni […]
What does it mean to be a leader-coach?

What does it mean to be a leader-coach? Today’s upheavals and perpetual questioning of our certainties raise the question of the meaning of our lucrative activities. The instability in our societies and the difficulty of achieving fulfilment due to a lack of opportunities, the lack of alignment between people and corporate values are all elements […]
Preparing your managers to manage.

It’s not enough to promote someone from their position as an expert in their field to manager so that they know how to manage their teams. How many employees have one day been promoted to manager without being asked their opinion? Without first having been prepared for their new position? This way of doing things […]
How to build your career ?

Most of the time, we let ourselves be carried along by the wind of opportunities that arise during our career. That’s not necessarily a bad thing in itself. During my missions as a recruiter, I met a certain type of candidate who, for a few extra pennies, regularly changed jobs; as a result, they never […]