CoachLab writings on Business Coaching

Coaching new managers: the first 90 days when a good routine matters most

The first 90 days as a new manager are easily spent complying, proving yourself and putting out fires. We give you a practical plan and sample sentences to make coaching for new leaders a really tangible help.

Executive coaching vs mentoring: when is it better for leaders?

Executive coaching vs mentoring: when is it better for leaders? Of the tools used to develop leaders, executive coaching and mentoring are often listed together, yet they are based on fundamentally different logics. Confusing the two approaches is not only...

The ripple effect in leadership: How does self-awareness shape organisational culture?

The ripple effect in leadership: How does self-awareness shape organisational culture? Many organisational development projects fail by treating the symptoms: training subordinates, introducing new processes, or transforming the office....

Managerial decision-making and blind spots: why can't you see what matters most?

A senior manager makes dozens of strategic decisions every day. Some of these are routine, while others fundamentally determine the future of the company, its profitability or even the fate of its employees. The biggest risk, however, is not external market conditions, but management blind spots.

Managerial isolation: how do you lead when management disappears from under you and looms over you?

Managerial isolation: how do you lead when management disappears from under you and looms over you?

What happens when you are appointed a manager but there is no management above you to keep you on?
Responsibility will increase, the weight of decisions will increase - but support will disappear.

Leadership isolation is not an individual problem, but a symptom of a new era of leadership. In this article, we look at why leaders are left to their own devices, why neither the „I'll get by” nor the „be a coach at all costs” strategy works, and how to lead well even when there is no safety net.

If you're a leader or have just stepped into a leadership role, this article is about you - even if you haven't called your position that before.

„Dad/Anya, we don't do it like that anymore!” - Successful ownership generation change and the role of coaching in Hungarian SMEs

„Dad/Anya, we don't do it like that anymore!” - Successful ownership generation change and the role of coaching in Hungarian SMEs

The change of ownership is the biggest challenge for Hungarian SMEs. When the founder and the successor do not understand each other, the future of the company is at stake. This article explores the pitfalls and shows how generational change coaching and organisational development can help build bridges between generations.

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Saying NO, or how do I say NO when everyone expects me to say YES?

Saying NO, or how do I say NO when everyone expects me to say YES?

Have you tried the techniques, read motivational articles, yet you keep slipping back into the same old pattern? Saying no is not a communication skill, it's an identity issue. This article is for those who already know they need to change, but have realised they can't do it alone. Through real stories, research and coaching experiences, we show you why most people fail and how a coach can help you finally learn to protect your boundaries. If you're tired of overcommitting and burnout, it's time to seek professional help.

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There is not one good leadership style, but nine (9). Which is yours?

There is not one good leadership style, but nine (9). Which is yours?

Successful leadership does not depend on a single style. This article introduces the 9 basic leadership style models, helps you recognise your own, and shows you how to become a more flexible and effective leader by consciously using the right tools for the situation.

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Why do most B2B sales training courses fail? Here's the solution that works!

Why do most B2B sales training courses fail? Here's the solution that works!

84% of traditional B2B sales training courses fail because they lack coaching support. Discover how companies can achieve 88% productivity gains with the right approach and why it will be even more important in the world of B2B sales in 2025.

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Retaining Generation Z: Why high pay is not enough and how coaching can help?

Retaining Generation Z: Why high pay is not enough and how coaching can help?

By 2026, Generation Z will make up nearly 30% of the global workforce, making it a priority for companies to attract and retain Generation Z.
Generation Z members are revolutionising the world of work: high pay is no longer enough, maintaining mental health has become a primary requirement. This is where CoachLab and Coaching...

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How I became a leader when I was young: an authentic story of becoming a leader

How I became a leader when I was young: an authentic story of becoming a leader

How did a 26-year-old junior marketing coordinator become the leader of a 50-strong team in four years? That's how Martha became a leader at a young age, and this is her story - a real-life example of how talent, perseverance and the right coaching support can create success for young leaders.

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