Make a Difference Every Day
What excites us about our work is the ripple effect. It is the knock on effect that great leaders have. The way a healthy workplace community has an overall impact on people’s quality of life. Our work enables you to make a difference every day – to your colleagues, your clients and your community.
This philosophy is captured in Ian’s 2 books. ‘The Enabling Manager’ which he co-authored with Myles Downey, and ‘Turning Up: Taking Your Self to Work’ (published 02.02.26).
From the back cover:
Here’s our promise to you: adopt the approach spelled out in this book and your team will hit their goals more often, get it right more often, learn more and enjoy the time they spend at work. And you’ll open doors for your progression, develop yourself and enjoy a more fulfilling life.
“The coaching models and practical tools in The Enabling Manager really do support us in creating an exceptional culture, trusted relationships and providing opportunities for growth for each and every member of our teams…” (Helen Pullen, Head of Learning and OD, Financial Services Company)
From the back cover:
What if the most radical thing you could do today was simply to turn up—as yourself?
In a world obsessed with performance, perfection, and personal branding, Turning Up is a call to something deeper: presence, purpose, and connection. This book invites you to rediscover your place in the human system – not as a lone actor, but as a vital part of a living, breathing network. It’s not about being the best. It’s about being real. And being the difference.
This is our moment to turn up and be the difference: one moment, one choice, one connection at a time.
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