Sarah Taylor Phillips

🎖 CASE STUDY 🎖 One of our coaches, Michaela Henshaw worked with a career coaching client seeking opportunities in both the UK and abroad. Discover how Michaela structured her support, guiding the client through a successful career transition and helping them achieve their international goals! 🔗 Read more 10Eighty#casestudy #clientsuccess #careercoaching #careertransition #outplacement #USAUKjobsearch #internationaljobsearch

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Talking leadership and the employee experience this morning. Leaders are central to EX performance and outcomes. Companies are moving faster on the mission to bring leaders (and their minds and hearts) closer to the EX action. EX isn't a one department programme, it's a company-wide, collective adventure to deliver exceptional business and human results. #employeeexperience #humanexperience HEX Organization®️#HEX Ps. You can book me for a virtual or in person-talk on this and many other EX topics. If EX is on your agenda, let's talk! 😀 Photo: Keynote at HR leaders Conference in France, 2023

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Over the years, I’ve worked for some pretty terrible employers (mainly charities), including the NHS—not just as an employee, but also as a freelancer. On social media, these organisations present themselves as incredible, flaunting extravagant lunches, bragging about high-profile clients, and showcasing how much they’ve raised at charity events. But behind the scenes? It’s a different story. Toxic environments, broken promises, and employees left feeling invisible. So, what makes a good employer? It’s simple: employees feeling seen, heard, and truly valued. Because no amount of charity donations or social media polish can ever make up for the damage done when people are treated as disposable. Treat your team right—because the real success of any organisation lies in its people. #wellbeing #mentalhealth

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New Blog Post Alert! 'Navigating HR with Dyslexia: A Personal Journey' My career in HR, my driving force was a deep passion for making meaningful connections. Little did I know, my journey would unfold under the influence of my neurodivergent condition - dyslexia. Join me as I share the transformative lessons learned and the positive impact of embracing neurodiversity in professional settings. It's a story of challenge, resilience, and empowerment. Visit https://bit.ly/48SL9hh and let's discuss how we can all contribute to a more inclusive workplace. #careercoach #careercoaching #careercoachforwomen #careercoachingtips #atw #accesstowork #dyslexiccoach #neurodivergent #acccesstoworkcoach #neurodiverse #neurodiversewomen #neurodiversesquad #careergoals #lifegoals #careerconfidence #confidence #mindset #personalgrowth #careersuccess #careerplanning #careermotivation

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A quiet note about new training opportunities... I'm going to run two courses in September and October. Both of these are 'Pay What You Can'. They won't be advertised publicly and I won't be flogging them on LinkedIn (😴) - contact me privately if you're interested in joining a cohort. 👂 Coaching skills training - for people with line management responsibilities and/or some coaching experience. Covering everything from contracting, deep listening and powerful questions to listening for needs. This is coaching from a person-centred perspective, to support others in finding agency. 🥊 How to Fight Well - conflict navigation skills for leaders, changemakers, parents and partners. This is my flagship course that I've been running infrequently for more than six years, teaching you how to get comfortable with conflict and have the conversations that matter. For more info, drop me a line. #coaching #conflict #leadership

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Did you know that 32% of UK business leaders struggle to create an effective senior leadership team? And that 1 in 10 businesses say getting their senior leadership team right is one of the biggest challenges in growing from a medium to large size company? (Menzies LLP 2024) Are you one of them? Succession planning, recruiting, and developing the mindset and skills necessary for leaders to transition into senior roles takes time. And there’s no guarantee you'll find the right people or know how to best develop them for success. What if you could discover how to get the best from someone before you even hire them? Or promote them, or invest in an expensive development programme? Well now you can, using The GC Index, which transforms succession planning, recruitment, leadership, and team development. By measuring the energy for impact that individuals can bring to an organisation, The GC Index helps align people with roles that match their natural proclivities. This alignment enhances team performance and fosters resilience, emotional intelligence, and adaptability among leaders. The GC Index identifies five key proclivities—Play Maker, Game Changer, Strategist, Implementer, and Polisher—each contributing uniquely to high-performing teams. By understanding these proclivities and leveraging the unique strengths of each team member, organisations can build more effective senior management teams that are well-equipped to drive change and growth while creating a culture of continuous improvement, engagement, and collaboration. Additionally, The GC Index offers two powerful tools: GC Translate and Chat GCT which can help identify the type of candidates your job adverts and descriptions are attracting and rewrite them to appeal to your ideal candidates. If you’d like to experience The GC Index for yourself or explore how it could work to build your own successful senior leadership team, feel free to DM me! Let’s unlock the potential of your leadership team together! #leadership #teams #successionplanning #chro Simon Etherington Nathan Ott Mark Savage Andy Cracknell https://lnkd.in/d6HN6i3K

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SME employers (predominant in Welsh economy where I'm based) undoubtedly face greater challenges in supporting employee well-being without dedicated resources. Investing in Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) is one route many opt for... however, incorporating low-cost activities like lunchtime walks, yoga, or tai chi using existing employee skills can boost morale effectively. BUT, don't overlook acknowledging and praising employee volunteers. Prioritising well-being benefits both employees and the organization - and creates the team spirit that drives even greater employee engagement - and productivity. What creative approaches have worked wonders in your organisation? It's good to share - and experiment? #EmployeeWellness #InvestInYourTeam

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How do I even start talking to someone about their mental health? What if I make it worse? I get asked this question a lot and it’s why my blog this month for CIPD’s People Management magazine covers this very topic. Hit the link below to read ⬇️ #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #employeewellbeing #HR

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As I’m waiting for take-off… I realise this is the first get-away that doesn’t feel like Prison Break. And if you’re now stuck in endless back-to-back calls, thinking “oh well, easy for you to do, you don’t have a boss & deadlines”… let me send a warm hug your way and explain: I’ve started engineering November get-aways when I was working in #corporate Precisely because Novembers in corporate broke me with their unexpected last minute added workload, projects to finish & year-end stuff… which came on top of: coldness, stuffed nose, sick kids to care for & never-ending demands. November was that time of year, when I felt that I can’t even afford to get sick. 🫥 That I can’t afford a slow day although the weather & the pressure of everyone requesting things from me… overwhelmed me 🫥 That I needed to put in extra effort into pretending I’m well & everything’s under control 🫥 That boarding planes is something only lucky people do… other people, not me And if, right now, you’re feeling the same… know that there’s a way out. Without quitting your job or winning the lottery. There’s time to be reclaimed inside your busy schedule 🤓 There are pockets of hope to find inside your overstuffed calendar… and I know that because I’ve been there. Suffocated by all I needed to do, with no time for anything. No capacity to stop, when I felt crushed by everything November stuffed on my plate That’s precisely why I made it #MyMission to help overworked high-achievers find a better way ⚡️ After two decades of corporate work, I can confidently say: Inside the job you love, there are options you cannot see right now ❤️ Like… … a day off to snuggle under the blankets … closing your laptop early to meet someone that lights up your world (like my friend Catalina does, when we meet & geek over coffee, diaries & stationery) … boundaries to say: “this sounds important & heavy. Let’s make time to discuss properly in the New Year…” … asking for help in elegant ways, that don’t imply you’re weak, or not good enough … finding allies who can lighten your load, or open doors and conversations … or even boarding a plane for a long weekend get-away, in the middle of all chaos. If I could find those, you definitely can, too! And if you’ll see my London pics on social media, I hope they’ll prompt you to think: 🧐 What’s the equivalent, for me? What recharges me intensely & pumps up joy inside… and how can I bring more of that, into my life? 🧐 When can I schedule it, and what needs to happen, so instead of writing a wishlist, I’m crafting a real possibility? 🧐 Who needs to be on-board? I’ll be rooting for you! And if you’d like some #InsiderTips for crafting your get-away, even when it’s busy… let’s get in touch, this is my (almost) favourite topic to chat 😎 P.S. maybe I can put in my resume, under key skills: crafting escape plans for busy high-achievers, so they can #ClaimBackTime take a breath & enjoy things they love ❤️ #TimeRich #ScheduleJoy #ChangeStrategy

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Free Conversation Toolkit to download from Conversations Worth Having - how to 'flip' negative conversations using #AppreciativeInquiry

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I sometimes feel like a walking contradiction... I love variety and trying new things But I also like structure and routine I love writing and getting creative But I'm also 'Monica' at heart and love getting organised with a colour-coded calendar and spreadsheet I love connecting with new people (especially listening to their stories) But I'm also very much an introvert and can feel overwhelmed with lots of people I love a plan and a step-by-step process But I don't like it when things feel too restrictive I love musical theatre, dancing and singing But I also hate being the centre of attention I love writing content and creating lead magnets or workbooks for clients But I procrastinate over making my own I love working as part of a team and bouncing around ideas But I quite like the days when I'm working at home alone and don't have to talk to anyone I love going into the detail and problem-solving But I also love a good big-picture-idea brainstorming session too I love listening to classical music by the composer Hans Zimmer But I also love singing away to Evanescence and Busted Growing up, I used to think these kind of 'contradictions' made me indecisive (typical Libran I told myself). I didn't have a passion - I had lots of interests and things I was good at. Even at school, I was the classic all-rounder A student. I just loved to learn. But all this meant was, I was never really sure about what career path I should follow. I was never quite sure I'd found my place. Now I see these 'contradictions' as something special. I've had a broad and varied work experience, which has led me to where I am now. I've created something that fits me rather than trying to fit myself into a box. My 'contradictions' also mean I'm: ✔️ Adaptable ✔️ A fast learner ✔️ Versatile ✔️ Organised ✔️ Creative ✔️ Curious ✔️ Resourceful ✔️ Collaborative ✔️ Independent My blend of skills and experience is the perfect mix for my business! I don’t just make things look and sound great; I also keep things organised and moving forward. Are you a bit of an all-rounder like me? Or have you always had your one passion and stuck with it? P.S. If you think my skills and experience combo is a good fit for you, drop me a message. #justaskjo #creativesupport #multipassionate

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WE ARE CLOSING THE DOORS for the 2025 People Leaders Mastermind on DECEMBER 6th at midday. ​​​​​​​​​ This special collective is like nothing that I have ever seen before. This isn't a 'programme' designed to help HRD's and CPO's be more 'commercial' or to learn new skills. This is a year of discovery for anyone who believes in human potential and feels like we need to break out of the status quo and truly LEAD this agenda in our organisations. Once we are closed we will not re-open another Mastermind until 2026. There is so much love, attention and true change energy going into this invitation only intimate community of Changemakers. You will know if this resonates with you. We don't need any more HR Leaders to join this community - but I want to ensure we aren't leaving anyone behind who feels called to join us before we close the enrollment. I have a PDF with more information which you can message me directly to receive - for People Leaders who know that there is a completely different way we need to show up and be seen to change the working world and build truly thriving communities. #peopleleaders #CPO #HRchange #vantagepoints #HRD #changemakers #reimaginingleadership

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I’m excited to share that I’ve just started working with a rapidly scaling business as their external L&D Partner, assisting their HR lead in creating an internal leadership development programme - built on the proven framework of The Leadership Clinic. Here’s why they chose this approach: ✅ Cost-effective and efficient Instead of starting from scratch, their HR lead now has access to plug-and-play templates, including annual, quarterly, and monthly 1:1 review documents. Everything they need ...from training needs analysis templates to underperformance tools and training... is ready to go, saving them time and energy. ✅ Tailored coaching for real-world challenges The entire leadership team has instant access to weekly coaching sessions, where they’ve already started submitting their coaching requests anonymously using the coaching form. This means their challenges are being addressed directly and in context... perfect as this is a company FULL of leaders who are ALWAYS on the road, often listening to the private podcast in the car! ✅ Private podcast for on-the-go learning The coaching calls are recorded and uploaded to The Leadership Clinic’s private podcast, so every leader can benefit from the guidance provided - not just those who submitted the challenge. It’s an incredible way to scale leadership development while addressing specific issues like managing underperformance, creating accountability, and driving team engagement. This blended approach means their HR lead isn’t burdened with building a programme from the ground up, their leaders get personalised support, and the organisation benefits from a team that’s equipped to lead confidently and effectively. Could your organisation benefit from something similar? Drop me a message, and let’s talk about how we can make leadership development more accessible, impactful, and tailored to your needs. #LeadershipDevelopment #HRSupport #TheLeadershipClinic #CorporateTraining #L&DPartner

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Ooooohhhhh we’re half way there .,,, This month I’ve been working on my self awareness. I was feeling disconnected and flat and needed something to give me a boost. Rather than start something new!! ( I’m definitely distracted by new shiny things!). I went back to what I already know but need to remind myself to refresh my habits. There are five ways you can raise your self awareness that are easy to do and don’t need any fancy tools, expertise or a course. (I do have all of those available as well!) Reflection, pressing pause and taking the time to consider what’s happening for you. Journalling, writing down what’s happening so that you can create space to explore and learn and something just to have a good rant. A rage in the page can be very therapeutic. Discussion, talking and listening to others can really help. If you have an extrovert voicing your thoughts can really help understand what’s happening. Seek feedback, this is one I’ve found hard, I’m not good at receiving criticism so actively seeking it out is a hard one for me and yet when it comes it can be very helpful. Take action, understanding what actions I need based on what I’ve been learning has focused me. I’ve created a PDF to help me track what I’ve been working on and when. If you’d like a free copy the link is in the comments. Ps are you now humming living on a prayer 😂

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Well this is going to go well….. giving the objective of ‘keeping people at work’ to a group of people who will very likely not be trained in understanding mental health and wellbeing (and probably given targets which will mean that even if they are trained they will be incentivised to say someone is ‘fit’). Can we at least try and learn from ofsted….? 🤦🏻‍♀️ Just a thought - incentivise employers to tackle the workplace issues that are causing people to be constantly overwhelmed, undervalued, unseen, taken for granted…. I could go on. Tax breaks for every pound invested in truly improving wellbeing at work perhaps?? #wellbeingatwork

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🚨 Well someone had to say it 🚨 Good morning beautiful souls 🥰 You're gonna want to listen to this or perhaps just read - either/or So it's October, which means it's Black History Month 🖤 here in the UK "YAY", I say unenthusiastically 😫 So I was wondering outside this month, 1st November or 22nd December how do you celebrate black history? (it's OK to say you don't - it'll only be your truth) What do you do to support, acknowledge, appreciate or accept black history any other month? The history doesn't stop after October so, what do you do? I wish I was asking for a friend but I'm asking for myself. Let me ask another way. 🧠 After mental health day, how do you support the cause? I regularly ask my loved ones how they're feeling. Or a text to say hey sis or bro what's you're mental health levels? How about you? I used to be so excited for black history month as there was an agenda, plan or something that I could take part in. Often in the workplace I was chosen to do something and it was posted on internal comms. I don't want to be chosen for the month. I want to be chosen regardless. Choose me in March and August 😉 Ask yourself - if I wasn't black and it wasn't black history month would you have chosen me - just saying! Just something to consider. Black History Month✌🏾 is bitter sweet for me. Look I appreciate it when one or an organisation is doing it all year round like the air we breath. However when it comes to October and we're running around to now be inclusive it's kinda like "oh now you need me to do something" 🙃🙄 We breath all day everyday so black history all day everyday, mental health all day everyday - TAKEAWAY all day everyday (OK maybe I took the last one too far 😋😂) Im suggesting let's be consistent. Let's do this all year round. Exist like we air we breath. #innerouterfix #blackhistorymonth #EDI #DEI #equality #diversity

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You now need to network to get your next role. Your roles aren't advertised. You aren't sure of what money you should be ok with. A conversation today with a client raised these issues. A non white woman working in a male dominated industry. Fed up of settling and being the nice girl. She wants to earn her worth. Is bloody good at her job. But not the CV networking bit or even knowing what her worth is. I told her how frustrating it was that as a non academic and a not very smart person really (I know what I know, not talking myself down just realistic), when I hear amazing people feeling nervous about networking and 'the dance" to their next job. This CV /job hunting malarkey is easy, when you know how. Networking is easy when you have a plan. But it's easier when you have a top woman on your side to help you have those conversations out loud and ask yourself. What number would I be comfortable with when I've put my kids in after school club for 3 days, when I've been away in the US for a week. Is it worth it. Now that is a salary question. When you get to a big number, it's actually less about the money than it used to be. The video I sent to a friend this morning ...it just made me laugh. You are welcome 🤣

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