
Claire’s Blog

7 reasons leaders must be vulnerable right now
My authenticity coaching programme is called ‘Audacity’ because I believe leaders should take bold, brave risks. But sometimes being vulnerable requires the greatest courage. Here’s why:

7 Ways to Beat Virtual Imposter Syndrome
7 Ways to Beat Virtual Imposter Syndrome - This is a really common challenge at the moment, that's coming up in a lot of my coaching sessions. How do you make real connections, and have the impact you want, when you're stuck behind a computer screen?

Thank you, NHS - my Boob Story
I know I’m a day late to the party with International Nurses’
Day, and I have spent the last few hours going back and forth about whether to post
this, but here goes…

Resilient Leadership in Testing Times
Join Leadership Coach Claire Ackers for this interactive workshop on Resilient Leadership in Testing Times. Learn the top ten things Claire's best leadership clients are doing to adapt, evolve but stay authentic in their leadership style, then be coached by Claire to create your own resilience strategy.

The Coronavirus Chapter
Leadership Coaching exercise, designed by Claire Ackers. This simple ‘future self’ exercise will help you create a plan to not only survive, but thrive, during this testing period.

The Fringe Benefits to Lockdown
I apologise in advance for the overshare, but here are my top five unexpected fringe benefits to being in lockdown.

Circle of Influence - my top leadership coaching tool to increase resilience
This is one my top leadership coaching tools to take back control. It reduces stress and anxiety, builds resilience and is a really important resource in the mindset of top leaders. Enjoy!

Ten Tips to Stay Sane When You’re Suddenly Working from Home
Ten Tips to Stay Sane When You’re Suddenly Working From Home

Staying Sunny-side Up
I got a bit teary when I waved my kids off to school today, for the last time in god-knows-how long.

Are you in your Zone of Genius?
One of the qualities entrepreneurs need to succeed is the ability to step outside of their comfort zone and tap into the ‘art of the possible’.

Photos on CVs - 5 Reasons it’s a Terrible Idea
n Friday I was asked to appear on BBC Radio Tees, to give my opinion on the topic of providing photos with CVs.