Vera Woodhead
@verawoodhead.bsky.social
Exec Coach: Leadership,Team, Career development | Culture change | Inclusive workplaces
Loves: 🐶 .Good food. 🍹Travelling. The moors
Loves: 🐶 .Good food. 🍹Travelling. The moors
After time in London, good to be back in Yorkshire. Cold crisp frosty. Sun emerging #IlkleyMoor
February 6, 2025 at 7:58 AM
After time in London, good to be back in Yorkshire. Cold crisp frosty. Sun emerging #IlkleyMoor
Katie Adie sharing her learning at World of Learning … what they don’t put in the manual - being enthusiastic, getting on with people, being a good listener when they don’t speak your language, are angry… in hostile circumstances #WOL25
February 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Katie Adie sharing her learning at World of Learning … what they don’t put in the manual - being enthusiastic, getting on with people, being a good listener when they don’t speak your language, are angry… in hostile circumstances #WOL25
Effective leadership development: 5 mistakes 1.Failing to define clear leadership expectations 2. Assuming that leaders naturally car. 3. Ignoring or forgetting the human 4. ignoring the need for top down/ bottom up alignment 5. leadership is a nice to have #WOL25
February 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Effective leadership development: 5 mistakes 1.Failing to define clear leadership expectations 2. Assuming that leaders naturally car. 3. Ignoring or forgetting the human 4. ignoring the need for top down/ bottom up alignment 5. leadership is a nice to have #WOL25
Effective leaders: how to avoid mistakes in leadership development. Starting off with an Interactive discussion with the following question #WOL25
February 5, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Effective leaders: how to avoid mistakes in leadership development. Starting off with an Interactive discussion with the following question #WOL25
Leveraging AI to power data driven practice:
*Contextualise learning.
Start small; consider scalability of tech; identify why before the what
*Building capabilities. short focused courses on specific skills. Promote collective intelligence
*AI mindset shift. #WOL25
*Contextualise learning.
Start small; consider scalability of tech; identify why before the what
*Building capabilities. short focused courses on specific skills. Promote collective intelligence
*AI mindset shift. #WOL25
February 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Leveraging AI to power data driven practice:
*Contextualise learning.
Start small; consider scalability of tech; identify why before the what
*Building capabilities. short focused courses on specific skills. Promote collective intelligence
*AI mindset shift. #WOL25
*Contextualise learning.
Start small; consider scalability of tech; identify why before the what
*Building capabilities. short focused courses on specific skills. Promote collective intelligence
*AI mindset shift. #WOL25
A question to start off the first session at the World of Learning.
If your vision for AI came through, what would it be? Leveraging AI #WOL25
If your vision for AI came through, what would it be? Leveraging AI #WOL25
February 5, 2025 at 10:20 AM
A question to start off the first session at the World of Learning.
If your vision for AI came through, what would it be? Leveraging AI #WOL25
If your vision for AI came through, what would it be? Leveraging AI #WOL25
Build L+D Presence and Impact through : Anchor to biz strategy . Shift the burden of responsibility. Personalise experience. Leverage science and tech. Embed in strategic workforce planning. Bertie Tonks #WOL25 #LearningAndDevelopment
February 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Build L+D Presence and Impact through : Anchor to biz strategy . Shift the burden of responsibility. Personalise experience. Leverage science and tech. Embed in strategic workforce planning. Bertie Tonks #WOL25 #LearningAndDevelopment
AI in L+D Coach and conversations with Matthew Borg, Bressio . Enables access to coaching to individuals who would not normally have access to coaching. They can have a focused conversation with a coaching AI over Teams. Conversation is saved and can be continued #WOL25
February 4, 2025 at 1:17 PM
AI in L+D Coach and conversations with Matthew Borg, Bressio . Enables access to coaching to individuals who would not normally have access to coaching. They can have a focused conversation with a coaching AI over Teams. Conversation is saved and can be continued #WOL25
Characteristic of leadership as deemed by C Suite executives… charisma, confidence…. instead require vision, empathy, EI, coaching approach, trust, purpose, clarity and direction, robust thoughtful feedback… #WOL25
February 4, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Characteristic of leadership as deemed by C Suite executives… charisma, confidence…. instead require vision, empathy, EI, coaching approach, trust, purpose, clarity and direction, robust thoughtful feedback… #WOL25
Forgetting is part of learning. Learning is not ‘skills’. Embrace role agnostic competence - need to build cognitive flexibility, problem solving, collaboration
#WOL25
#WOL25
February 4, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Forgetting is part of learning. Learning is not ‘skills’. Embrace role agnostic competence - need to build cognitive flexibility, problem solving, collaboration
#WOL25
#WOL25
The power of human skills in the future of work with John Amaechi OBE
The future is not skills, the future is Learning.
We have made leadership, storytelling, comms….dull
#WOL25
What makes us human - intrigue, curiosity..,
The future is not skills, the future is Learning.
We have made leadership, storytelling, comms….dull
#WOL25
What makes us human - intrigue, curiosity..,
February 4, 2025 at 10:17 AM
The power of human skills in the future of work with John Amaechi OBE
The future is not skills, the future is Learning.
We have made leadership, storytelling, comms….dull
#WOL25
What makes us human - intrigue, curiosity..,
The future is not skills, the future is Learning.
We have made leadership, storytelling, comms….dull
#WOL25
What makes us human - intrigue, curiosity..,
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First session at #WOL25 and Rachel Moore talks about 'a seat at the table' - often difficult for l&d to achieve, and sometimes derided, but Rachel highlights that it's not just about the executive committee (Xco), it's about the right data for the right teams to make an impact.
February 4, 2025 at 9:27 AM
First session at #WOL25 and Rachel Moore talks about 'a seat at the table' - often difficult for l&d to achieve, and sometimes derided, but Rachel highlights that it's not just about the executive committee (Xco), it's about the right data for the right teams to make an impact.
Are you attending #WOL25
This is my first time
Any top tips to share?
If you are attending, drop me a note, would love to connect
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This is my first time
Any top tips to share?
If you are attending, drop me a note, would love to connect
www.linkedin.com/posts/verawo...
Vera Woodhead on LinkedIn: #wol25 #learninganddevelopment
It's been two years!
Since I last stepped into an in person conference hall
Tomorrow, that changes.
I will be at the World of Learning Summit 2025…
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February 3, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Are you attending #WOL25
This is my first time
Any top tips to share?
If you are attending, drop me a note, would love to connect
www.linkedin.com/posts/verawo...
This is my first time
Any top tips to share?
If you are attending, drop me a note, would love to connect
www.linkedin.com/posts/verawo...
Have you noticed the Lighter morns. Lovely palette of colours in the skyline
January 29, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Have you noticed the Lighter morns. Lovely palette of colours in the skyline
Your #leadership isn't about being like everyone else. It's about being YOU 🌟
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤?
📊 The comparison trap
😨 Fear of standing out
🛡️ Playing it safe
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦:
✅ Stop comparing. Start owning.
✅ Measure growth by YOUR progress
tinyurl.com/5d9457vx
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤?
📊 The comparison trap
😨 Fear of standing out
🛡️ Playing it safe
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦:
✅ Stop comparing. Start owning.
✅ Measure growth by YOUR progress
tinyurl.com/5d9457vx
Vera Woodhead on LinkedIn: #leadership #bebold
Wake Up, Leader: Comfort is Killing Your Potential 🚀⬇️
Yep, you. I'm calling you out.
You're playing small. Hiding behind ‘safe’ when you were born to…
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January 28, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Your #leadership isn't about being like everyone else. It's about being YOU 🌟
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤?
📊 The comparison trap
😨 Fear of standing out
🛡️ Playing it safe
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦:
✅ Stop comparing. Start owning.
✅ Measure growth by YOUR progress
tinyurl.com/5d9457vx
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤?
📊 The comparison trap
😨 Fear of standing out
🛡️ Playing it safe
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦:
✅ Stop comparing. Start owning.
✅ Measure growth by YOUR progress
tinyurl.com/5d9457vx
Networking used to terrify me.
Sweaty palms, forced smiles, making small talk with people I don't know...
Here’s how I shifted my mindset and approach
www.linkedin.com/posts/verawo...
Sweaty palms, forced smiles, making small talk with people I don't know...
Here’s how I shifted my mindset and approach
www.linkedin.com/posts/verawo...
Vera Woodhead on LinkedIn: #leadership #strategicnetworking #bebold
Networking used to terrify me.
Sweaty palms, forced smiles, making small talk with people I don't know...
For many leaders, networking can feel…
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January 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Networking used to terrify me.
Sweaty palms, forced smiles, making small talk with people I don't know...
Here’s how I shifted my mindset and approach
www.linkedin.com/posts/verawo...
Sweaty palms, forced smiles, making small talk with people I don't know...
Here’s how I shifted my mindset and approach
www.linkedin.com/posts/verawo...
Some books don't just tell a story. They touch something deep within you.
The simple, yet profound narrative captures resilience, growth and connection through two characters navigating the seasons.
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The simple, yet profound narrative captures resilience, growth and connection through two characters navigating the seasons.
www.linkedin.com/posts/verawo...
Vera Woodhead on LinkedIn: #leadership #personalgrowth #bebold
As I turned the pages of 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐲 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧 by James Norbury, tears welled up😢Not just a single drop, but a quiet cascade of…
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January 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Some books don't just tell a story. They touch something deep within you.
The simple, yet profound narrative captures resilience, growth and connection through two characters navigating the seasons.
www.linkedin.com/posts/verawo...
The simple, yet profound narrative captures resilience, growth and connection through two characters navigating the seasons.
www.linkedin.com/posts/verawo...
🚀 5 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐤𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭🚀
Complimentary Lunchtime Leadership Masterclass
Ready to multiply your impact and confidence?
www.linkedin.com/posts/verawo...
Complimentary Lunchtime Leadership Masterclass
Ready to multiply your impact and confidence?
www.linkedin.com/posts/verawo...
Vera Woodhead on LinkedIn: #leadershipimpact #leadershipconfidence #leadership
🚀 5 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐤𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭🚀
Complimentary Lunchtime Leadership Masterclass
Ready to…
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January 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
🚀 5 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐤𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭🚀
Complimentary Lunchtime Leadership Masterclass
Ready to multiply your impact and confidence?
www.linkedin.com/posts/verawo...
Complimentary Lunchtime Leadership Masterclass
Ready to multiply your impact and confidence?
www.linkedin.com/posts/verawo...
Leadership isn't about having all the answers.
It's about finding the courage to ask the right questions.
www.linkedin.com/posts/verawo...
It's about finding the courage to ask the right questions.
www.linkedin.com/posts/verawo...
Vera Woodhead on LinkedIn: #leadershiptransformation #executivecoaching #bebold
Leadership isn't about having all the answers.
It's about finding the courage to ask the right questions.
During a restructuring, when stakes were high and…
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January 26, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Leadership isn't about having all the answers.
It's about finding the courage to ask the right questions.
www.linkedin.com/posts/verawo...
It's about finding the courage to ask the right questions.
www.linkedin.com/posts/verawo...