My (mostly) weekly thoughts on leadership, high performance, wellbeing and more.
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One of the toughest challenges in leadership is guiding your team through a change you don’t fully agree with. It’s a test of professionalism, resilience, and values—especially when the line between authenticity and organisational unity feels razor-thin. Here are some tips for handling this challenge.
Read MoreChange 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…
Read MoreBurnt 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.
Read MoreAs 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!
Read MoreA 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
Read MoreHitting a plateau when you’re trying to make a change can be frustrating. Here’s some ways through it…
Read MoreThe phrase "get your legs under the desk" is often used to describe the process of settling into a new job, but sometimes the best way to do that is to actually get your legs out from under the desk – both literally and metaphorically. Here’s 4 ways to do that.
Read MoreI really get irked by the toxically positive idea that any negative emotion you might have is a limitation holding you back. Eradicate the limiting belief and success will be yours, so this pervasive trope would have you believe! No.
Read MoreBuilding a new habit is much easier when you avoid the common pitfalls that can derail your efforts.
Avoid these 8 mistakes when trying to develop new habits.
Read MoreIf you are feeling unhappy with what you’re doing in your career, but also very disconnected from what lights you up, here’s a few ideas to get you moving.
Read MoreIf I were to pay you $1,000,000 a year on the condition that you had an occupation, what would you do?
It’s surprising how many people have a detailed answer right on the tip of their tongue. Here’s how to use that information to help you get unstuck in your career.
Read MoreNo matter how capable you are, when you’re new in a role there is a time lag before you find your feet. That can be disorienting. Here’s something that can help.
Read MoreDo you wish your work was more enjoyable and meaningful?
Job crafting could help you transform your experience without having to change careers or even search for a new position.
Read MoreMany of my clients come to me because they find themselves at a career crossroads. They can see the brightly lit road to (more) success at work ahead of them. They know what would be required to get there. And they find themselves, often to their surprise and bewilderment, unwilling to follow it. Here’s how I tackle that one…
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