Our thoughts

The change had already gone badly by the time we were called in. The decision had been taken, the announcement had gone out, and the reaction from staff was sharper than anyone expected — visible resistance, real frustration, and pointed…

Recently, we had the privilege of facilitating a leadership development day with a team at a major UK university. We spent the day wrestling with a question that I suspect is keeping many leaders awake at night: in a world…

This week, I’ve had the privilege of attending the Insights Live conference, an experience that has reinvigorated my passion for leadership development and self-awareness. As part of this journey, I’ve received a refreshed Insights Discovery Transformational Leadership (IDTL) profile, and…

The Hidden Challenge Women Leaders Face Research consistently shows that women in leadership positions encounter what experts call “the authority gap” – a systematic tendency for their expertise, decisions, and strategic thinking to be questioned more rigorously than their male…

In today’s rapidly evolving landscape of UK higher education, change isn’t merely anoccasional disruption—it has become the constant backdrop against whichuniversities must operate. With widespread redundancies, stringent cost-savingmeasures, and shifting educational paradigms, leaders in this sector face theformidable challenge of…

In today’s fast-moving world, it’s easy to become consumed by to-do lists, performancemetrics, and short-term targets. Yet behind every high-performing team and every fulfilledindividual lies something deeper: a strong sense of purpose. Purpose gives meaning toour work, fuels productivity, and…

As we celebrate our 10th anniversary in May 2025 it seems fitting to reflect on the journey that has brought us here – beginning with the name that has represented us for the past decade. The Story Behind Our Name…

High-performing teams are the secret sauce behind innovation, growth, and long-term success. However, building one is far from simple. So, where should you begin? Ever noticed how some teams just click? They collaborate effortlessly, move projects forward, and genuinely seem…

In today’s rapidly changing higher education sector, fostering a coaching culture is pivotalfor institutions aiming to empower employees and drive sustainable change. At Agar wesupport leaders and their teams to embed coaching principles into their fabric, helping tounlock their team’s…

Motivation is the driving force behind human action. It fuels our desire to achieve goals, overcome challenges, and pursue personal and professional growth. Without motivation, even the most talented individuals can falter, while motivated individuals often find creative ways to…

Neurodivergent leaders find themselves at a challenging crossroads. Despite their apparent success, they can feel they have more to offer and that their current performance doesn’t fully reflect their potential. Working harder isn’t the answer—they may already be at a…