Leadership and management

Effective mentors know how to give and receive honest and constructive feedback as part of the mentoring process. This resource outlines how to provide effective feedback.

In this article, we will look at some of the causes of conflict and the steps you can take to resolve disagreements quickly and effectively.

This ‘focus and choose’ exercise is designed to pull you back from emerging feelings of anxiety and stress, aiming to keep you calm and centred, especially in situations that could trigger these unwanted feelings.

The TGROW coaching model provides a framework for structuring your mentoring sessions that can help the person you’re mentoring to understand what their development needs are - and how they can achieve them. 

Here are some top tips to help you find what you need to do to achieve a healthy work-life balance that works for you:

What is coaching in early education and care? Explore the benefits of coaching in a early years environment and the skills needed to be an effective coach.

What is mentoring in the early years and how can it effectively maximise potential, develop skill and improve performance?

In the fast-paced and ever-changing environment of early education and care, where the demands on professionals, families and children are constantly evolving, it can be challenging to find time for those relaxation activities. Learn more about mindfulness in this article.

Work life-balance can mean different things to different people, but why does work-life balance matter?

Mentors have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and increase their self-awareness through helping others and sharing their knowledge and experience.

The five senses exercise is a mindfulness exercise that helps you slow down and feel more grounded

Emotional intelligence is considered a core skill for an effective working culture and many employers will value it especially for roles of leadership and management. But it's not just about leading others – recognising your own emotional capacity and understanding ways to develop calm ways to respond to challenging emotional situations is also of benefit for your own wellbeing and leading yourself.