In 1997, McKinsey & Company introduced the term “war for talent” to describe the ongoing battle organisations faced in attracting and retaining the best talent. Almost 30 years later, nothing has changed and yet everything has changed. I want to…
Is workaholism really an addiction? if someone enjoys working long hours, does that make them a workaholic? What if one’s job demands long hours and success is dependent upon it? Workaholism is a soul-destroying addiction in much the same way as…
This article first appeared in law.com in July 2024 As the former co-founder and CEO of a global legal search consultancy, I’ve seen the difference hiring great talent can make to the trajectory of a law firm. I’ve also seen…
We’ve all heard about the fear of failure. Is it possible to be afraid of success? According to performance and leadership coach Gavin Sharpe, the fear of success is real. It affects us all – from top athletes to lawyers,…
Gavin Sharpe’s career journey has been full of surprises. It led him from a successful chapter as a lawyer to co-founding a successful recruitment company and earning recognition for his entrepreneurial ventures to his current role as a respected coach…
Gavin Sharpe has spent the last 30 years working in the legal community, initially as a lawyer and as the CEO of a major legal recruitment company. Today he works as a Forbes business coach and therapist to help others…
