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When we see things differently, we are often able to act more positively. Drawing on the shared knowledge of the 500 leaders we work with at any given time, our Executive Coaches regularly share and compare their latest thinking to further our collective understanding of leadership.

Macro to micro | Praesta Executive coaching

Insight Guides

Discover thought leadership guides and published books inspired by our expertise and research across a wide range of sectors.

Immerse yourself in our in-depth insights about leadership on the issues facing businesses and their leaders today.

Insights Library

The five Ps of presence | Praesta Executive coaching

Purpose, Preparation, Practice, Perseverance, Partnership

Grace Insight | Praesta Executive coaching

A fresh approach to gravitas at work

Leading for the long term | Praesta Executive coaching

Creating a sustainable future

Resilient leader | Praesta Executive coaching

Ideas and reflections on the pressures of working life and how you keep your resilience, both as a leader and as an individual.

Leading virtual Teams | Praesta Executive coaching

Living with Contradiction and Uncertainty

Resilient Teams | Praesta Executive coaching

Stretching team thinking about what is possible.

Four V's of leadership | Praesta Executive coaching

Vision, Values, Value-added, Vitality

Board Players | Praesta Executive coaching

How Chairs, Independent Directors and CEOs make their boards effective.

Job Sharing | Praesta Executive coaching

A Model for the Future Workplace?

Knowing the score | Praesta Executive coaching

What we can learn about leadership from music and musicians.

Living leadership | Praesta Executive coaching

Finding Equilibrium

Age of agility | Praesta Executive coaching

Agility – how to wait, watch, and make fast, decisive moves at the right time – has become a core source of survival and long-term competitive advantage.

Great chair in Public Sector Praesta Insight | Praesta Executive coaching

The key ingredients for success in the role.

So few women on boards | Praesta Executive coaching

Lessons from Coaching

Prompts

Each month, Praesta Senior Executive Coaches share ideas in a succinct and practical, five-minute read.

Flexing your leadership style

Using authority well

Handling uncertainty

Managing the chatter in our heads

Creating a sustainable future

Looking after your resilience

What makes a great team

Publications

Below is a selection of books written by our coaches for more in depth reading and research.

The Art and Psychology of Board Relationships: The Secret Life of Boards Paperback
26 Sept. 2023 by Joy Harcup (Author), Helen Hopper (Author)

Shaping your Future Leadership
by Peter Shaw. Norwich:  Canterbury Press 2023

The Power of Leadership Metaphors: 200 prompts to stimulate your imagination and creativity.
By Peter Shaw. London: Marshall Cavendish, 2021

Leadership to the Limits: freedom and responsibility.
By Peter Shaw. Norwich: Canterbury Press, 2020

100 Great Leading Through Frustration Ideas.
By Peter Shaw. London: Marshall Cavendish, 2019

100 Great Handling Rapid Change Ideas.
By Peter Shaw. London: Marshall Cavendish, 2018

Living with never-ending expectations.
By Peter Shaw and Graham Shaw. Vancouver: Regent College Publishing 2017

100 Great Leading Well Ideas.
By Peter Shaw. London: Marshall Cavendish, 2016

The Reluctant Leader: coming out of the shadows.
By Peter Shaw and Hilary Douglas. Norwich: Canterbury Press, 2016

100 Great Building Success Ideas.
By Peter Shaw. London: Marshall Cavendish, 2016

Wake Up and Dream: stepping into your future.
By Peter Shaw. Norwich: Canterbury Press, 2015

100 Great Team Effectiveness Ideas.
By Peter Shaw. London: Marshall Cavendish, 2015

Sustaining Leadership: renewing your strength and sparkle.
By Peter Shaw. Norwich: Canterbury Press, 2014

Celebrating Your Senses.
By Peter Shaw. Delhi: ISPCK, 2014

100 Great Coaching Ideas.
By Peter Shaw. London: Marshall Cavendish 2014

100 Great Personal Impact Ideas.
By Peter Shaw. London: Marshall Cavendish, 2013

The Emerging Leader: stepping up in leadership.
By Peter Shaw and Colin Shaw. Norwich: Canterbury Press, 2013

Leading in Demanding Times.
By Peter Shaw and Graham Shaw. Cambridge: Grove

Getting the Balance Right: leading and managing well.
By Peter Shaw. London: Marshall Cavendish, 2013

Thriving in Your Work: how to be motivated and do well in challenging times.
By Peter Shaw. London: Marshall Cavendish, 2011

The Reflective Leader: standing still to move forward.
By Peter Shaw and Alan Smith. Norwich: Canterbury Press, 2011

Defining Moments: navigating through business and organisational life.
By Peter Shaw. Basingstoke: Palgrave/Macmillan, 2010

Raise Your Game: how to succeed at work.
By Peter Shaw. Chichester: Capstone, 2009

Making Difficult Decisions: how to be decisive and get the business done.
By Peter Shaw. Chichester: Capstone, 2008

Business Coaching: achieving practical results through effective engagement.
By Peter Shaw and Robin Linnecar. Chichester: Capstone, 2007

Finding Your Future: the second time around.
By Peter Shaw. London: Darton, Longman and Todd, 2006

The Four Vs of Leadership: vision, values, value-added, and vitality.
By Peter Shaw. Chichester: Capstone, 2006

Conversation Matters: how to engage effectively with one another.
By Peter Shaw. London: Continuum, 2005

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