The Tall Wall

Greetings from the Tall Wall Asia Pacific “Regional HQ”! Avalyn Lim, LL.B, EMBA, PCC is based in NZ, Catherine Law in Singapore. Here they are meeting in Singapore for a catch up on all things coaching and to prepare for our October Knowledge Share… #asiapacific #executivecoaching

5 things you might not know about The Tall Wall by Helen Cowan #executivecoaching #professionalservices #financialservices

Struggling to balance work and family life? This insightful article from HBR helps working parents plan their week more effectively. Simplify your routine, reduce stress, and ensure balance. A must-read for all working parents 👨👩👧👦✨ https://lnkd.in/enQZRbq5

'Most employees say that opportunities to work remotely and have control over their schedules are top company benefits, second only to healthcare. Workplace flexibility even ranks above tried-and-true benefits such as parental leave and childcare. As workplace flexibility transforms from a nice-to-have for some employees to a crucial benefit for most... 83 percent of employees cite the ability to work more efficiently and productively as a primary benefit of working remotely.' Recommendations for fine tuning flexible working models: *Establish clear expectations and norms around working flexibly. *Measure the impact of new initiatives to support flexibility and adjust them as needed. *Put safeguards in place to ensure a level playing field across work arrangements. #marginalflexibility #FutureOfWork #WorkplaceFlexibility

**The myth of meritocracy** Helen Cowan and Dominie Moss (The Return Hub) explore how to navigate workplaces where merit is decided by people rather than by tangible factors… #careergrowth #executivecoaching #genderequity

Common worries working parents bring to coaching, Helen Cowan talks about #confidence on the return to the workplace… #parentalcoaching #returnercoaching

Our original focus was on coaching women because this was, and often still is, the group where the potential positive difference can be greatest. However, for teams and businesses to really thrive, the playing field needs to be both clear and level. ⚖️ This means we increasingly partner with organisations to deliver our coaching in the context of wider culture change. #GenderEquality #CultureChange #EmpowerWomen

My colleagues and I at The Tall Wall have worked with Montagu Evans for nearly five years, supporting their talented people through parental and executive coaching. Yesterday I had the pleasure of facilitating a panel discussion for the firm featuring four working parents who all experience the joys and the challenges of balancing work and family life. I loved the diversity of experiences and answers given to the many questions posed by myself and the audience. The takeaways for me were: 💡 There are many ways to work flexibly. All four panellists have found entirely different solutions that worked for them, their families, the firm and their clients. 💡 Parental guilt is real! Every single parent in the room, without exception, said they have felt a level of guilt about perhaps not giving enough as a parent. No one gets this right all of the time. 💡 Sometimes parenting just has to be “good enough” - no one is winning a parent of the year award. When asked how parents cope with the long school summer holidays, for example, the consensus was one of “muddling through” at best.  💡 The biggest support felt by the panellists and some of the audience was just knowing colleagues were in a similar boat and had experienced many of their challenges - and that they could turn to them and seek their wisdom. Never underestimate the power of knowing you are not alone. 💡 Linked to the above, honesty is the best policy. Tell people - including clients as much as you can - that you are leaving to do the nursery run. Be honest about your responsibilities as a parent because it helps others do the same. 💡 Most Dads want to be an active parent and any stigma of taking extended paternal or shared parental leave is fast on the wane. This is good for parents, children and society as a whole. Thank you Vicky Thompson (She/Her) for setting up this panel and allowing my colleagues at The Tall Wall to coach the brilliant people at Montagu Evans. #workingparents #parentalcoaching #parentsatwork #coaching

In the realm of professional services, the journey to partnership is often seen as the pinnacle of a successful career. However, the attitudes towards this coveted position can vary significantly between men and women. Understanding these differences is crucial for fostering a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Research we have carried out at The Tall Wall, sheds light on these gender-specific perspectives, revealing the underlying factors that influence career aspirations and the pursuit of partnership...read more here #partnership #genderdiversity #genderdivide

Maximise the Potential of a Lateral Hire Director or Partner. While studies indicate that lateral hires can often be risky, costly, and sometimes disappointing. They can also bring significant benefits when managed effectively. Some of these benefits include added experience, new connections, and a fresh book of business. Helen Cowan, Founder of The Tall Wall, discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with lateral hiring. For more insights, read the full article in the Global 100 Legal Edition. Request your copy below: https://lnkd.in/ehMNWZ_X