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.

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

Need to give some potentially unwelcome feedback to your boss? Some will welcome the direct approach, but often a little tact is more effective.

Here are 5 tips for giving feedback to those above you (or really, anyone) …

Are you an introvert whose skin crawls at the idea of “executive presence”?

This week’s article is for you!

Something I hear from leaders approaching their first executive leadership role is their desire to develop more “executive presence”. Quite often, it’s the primary goal in our coaching brief.

So what does “executive presence” even mean, and why does it matter?