by Jen Meldrum | Apr 7, 2026 | Diary of a First Year Coach
When I judged the Goal Written by Jen Meldrum Goal setting can be tricky. Not because of the client, but because of what’s going on in me. When clients set their goals, it often comes after we’ve spent time exploring their vision: How they want to feel,...
by Jen Meldrum | Feb 12, 2026 | Diary of a First Year Coach
Taming my Inner Fixer Written by Jen Meldrum As I’ve started coaching more graduates and young professionals, I’ve noticed something interesting, and a little uncomfortable. The more I get to know my clients, the more I care. And the more I care, the...
by Jen Meldrum | Feb 11, 2026 | Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development
Why Feedback Under Pressure Fails (And How Organisations Can Help Leaders Do It Better) Feedback is one of the most powerful drivers of performance and engagement, yet it’s also one of the most inconsistent. Most leaders know what good feedback looks like. The...
by Jen Meldrum | Feb 2, 2026 | Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development
Making Emotional Intelligence Measurable: Why EQ-i 2.0 Certification Matters for Organisations Many organisations recognise that Emotional Intelligence (EI) drives engagement, performance and leadership effectiveness. The challenge isn’t believing in EI, it’s...
by Jen Meldrum | Jan 27, 2026 | Diary of a First Year Coach
Shouldn’t My Manager Be Telling Me? Written by Jen Meldrum Sometimes the hardest part of coaching isn’t finding the right question, it’s staying the course when the client feels stuck. One coachee came to coaching wanting to “develop” in her role. On the...
