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How did the meeting go, really?
I’ve noticed this a lot in my work with senior leaders: people can experience exactly the same leadership situation differently…
When was the last time you were genuinely stretched?
Not busyness or pressure, but a time when you were really challenged in your thinking. Because we all benefit from…
If it’s not broken, do you fix it?
Often, senior leaders know when their team isn’t working, when something’s broken, and what to do about it. But what…
Building a meaningful legacy
The moment you try to be remembered, you forget what matters. Last month, I wrote about what happens after the…
Transitioning into a new leadership role
The part of a new role no one really talks about Many coaching clients come to me as they’re preparing for or…
Are there conversations your team is avoiding?
Many leadership teams I work with are experienced, professional, and committed. On the surface, things are working well. Nothing is…
From strategy to delivery. Mind the gap!
A few weeks into the calendar year, the January excitement has settled. Resolutions and strategies are in motion. For some,…
The best gift you can give yourself this season
Have you ever said yes to something when, in your heart of hearts, you meant no? We’ve probably all done…
Could silo working be holding your team back?
I talk about silo working a lot, because it’s one of the biggest challenges leaders tell me they face. According…
When clear thinking starts to fade
Around 35,000. That’s how many decisions the average person makes each day. That number surprised me. The world is fast-paced…
The ripple effect of coaching
September often brings a fresh perspective. With Q4 on the horizon, many leadership teams are starting to take stock, asking…
Is your team leading together? Or side by side?
I often write with individual leaders in mind, but this month, I would like to focus on teams. I’m an…
More Than Just a Home: My Journey as Chair of Fairoak Housing
When I joined Fairoak Housing Association as non-executive chair, I knew I was stepping into something special. Fairoak provides specialised…
When focus is hard to find
Big and small changes to support better thinking This month, I’ve been thinking a lot about… thinking. Or more specifically,…
High Support, High Challenge
A post for International Women’s Day caught my eye last month. It said: “Women have mentors. Men have sponsors.” And…
Why inclusion still matters (now more than ever)
As I thought about what to share with you in this blog, I’ve been reflecting on how conversations around diversity…
New Name, But Very Much Old Me: My Rebrand Journey
I’ve been reflecting on the next chapter in my business, and I have some exciting news. I’m launching my new…
Unlock creative profits: the business case for play
Greetings from a busy office … …where some days there’s hardly a break in between meetings and I’m balancing coaching…
Time to spring clean your strategy?
I don’t know about you, but I’ve noticed people are starting to feel happier and more positive as the days…
Coachability, investors and you!
How coachable are you? Using the rather helpful research tool, Answer The Public, I discovered that this is one of the most common…
Is your Advice Monster working overtime?
How quick are you as a leader to offer guidance? Is your Advice Monster working overtime? This month we look…