Browse my 30 most recent articles

In leadership, finding the ideal spot on the scale is the art of making impactful choices, not chasing perfection.

Whether through manipulation or influence, a leader drives decisions and changes how others act or respond. If you’re someone who “doesn’t do politics”, consider whether these insights might help you to dial up your impact without sacrificing your moral compass.

Here’s 10 pieces of advice I dish out but don’t always follow … how about you?

Whether you’re aware of it or not, you have a reputation. Here’s why your reputation affects your ability and impact as a leader, and 3 tips for shifting a reputation that’s not where you want it

Feedback can challenge your view of yourself and expose areas that need improvement (fun!) - but instead of retreating from it, what if you took the athlete’s approach and embraced feedback as a tool for growth?

Here’s 5 top tips for receiving feedback well as a leader…

As leaders, we often hear about the importance of stepping out of our comfort zones, but it can be easier said than done. It’s natural to stick with what feels safe and familiar. So, how can you get comfortable with being uncomfortable?

Here’s a hard question for you as a leader:

Do you trust your team to work just as well (if not better) when you’re not there to oversee it all?

Here’s some questions to help you gauge your readiness to lead in a world of flexible working

We all feel nervous at times—whether it's a big presentation, a new role, or preparing for a tricky conversation. But how do you tell the difference between normal nerves and imposter syndrome?

So often we stay up late to get work done but that’s like bailing water out of a sinking boat without fixing the leak: it might feel like you’re getting lots done and for a while, you do keep the boat afloat. Until you don’t. Here’s the science on sleep and performance.

You’ve probably noticed how a single thought can shift your entire mood, either lifting you up or dragging you down. It’s not just a coincidence—there’s solid science behind this. Find out more…

Change usually isn’t about chucking out the old and replacing it with the new. It’s about adapting and expanding from a strong base. Here’s how…

Burnt out from trying to change? Ready for an “easy” 3-step plan to use instead? Here's the catch—it's not really easy, and it's not really 3 steps.

But it is a game-changer if you're serious about evolving without losing yourself in the process.

This week, 5 snack-sized tips for leadership challenges large and small…

Clients often come to coaching sessions stumped on how to tackle a particular issue. They will have been giving it a lot of thought but not making any progress. Tapping into underestimated skills they've honed to perfection in one domain can solve problems in another. Here’s how…

Last week I shared some tips for making a role your own when your predecessor was a superstar. Surely stepping in and taking over from a nightmare leader would be a piece of cake. Not so fast! Here are three things to look out for and three tips to help you succeed…

Stepping into a new role when your predecessor was a superstar can be intimidating. The bar is high, and comparisons are inevitable. But, you can still shine in your own right. Here’s how.

What to do when you’re responsible for outcomes but can’t set the strategy

So you say you trust your team? OK, here’s a few ways to demonstrate it.

In a crisis, our priorities become crystal clear. Here’s 4 tips for keeping them clear amid the pressures of daily life.

You want to be influential but not a sleazy manipulator. Here’s 4 tips for keeping your influencing skills above board.

Incorporating mindfulness into your day doesn't require oodles of spare hours you don’t have. Here’s 4 easy ways to reduce your stress and build calm into your day that take little or no extra time.

I see many of my clients – particularly those from law and finance backgrounds – holding themselves back from contributing outside their areas of expertise. While this is understandable, it is a problem. Here’s why.

Optimism and positivity are often touted as indispensable leadership qualities. We’re told to keep our chins up, see the glass as half full, and always look on the bright side. However, too much positivity can actually be a negative. Here’s why…

If you find yourself facing a high-stakes situation without trust in each other, it’s like entering a freeway before you’ve mastered the basics of driving. The results can be predictably chaotic. Investing time in building trust is not just about improving current dynamics but ensuring you have that safety net when you most need it.

My daughter’s first driving lessons got me thinking about the parallels in leadership: trust, boundaries and stretching outside the comfort zone.

As a leader, you’re only human – you will have highs and lows just like everyone. But your impact is outsized – so be aware and take care to adjust accordingly – especially when you’re busy!

A mistake I often see leaders make is to try and snap people from the point of first hearing about a change to being totally on board with it, skipping over all the uncomfortable complexity in between. Here’s why that doesn’t work

Hitting a plateau when you’re trying to make a change can be frustrating. Here’s some ways through it…

Efficient managers are great for groups, but teams need more. Groups gather for tasks; teams unite to achieve a vision.