Blog index
… all of them
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2018
- 5 Dec 2018 The Radical Monotasking Challenge 5 Dec 2018
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2019
- 15 Jan 2019 Why you need time to play 15 Jan 2019
- 8 May 2019 Why Your Soul's Voice is Powerful 8 May 2019
- 21 May 2019 What happens when you love your fear? 21 May 2019
- 3 June 2019 False Binaries Keep You Stuck 3 June 2019
- 20 June 2019 A Challenge for Leaders 20 June 2019
- 1 Dec 2019 Authenticity through a transition 1 Dec 2019
- 20 Dec 2019 Put down that invisibility cloak: you can have more impact AFTER retiring 20 Dec 2019
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2020
- 10 Jan 2020 Hate fakes? You can give your audience what they need without selling your soul. 10 Jan 2020
- 17 Jan 2020 How to retire from your firm without all your hard work being destroyed 17 Jan 2020
- 23 Jan 2020 Working hard to fix your “flaws” but going backwards? Try flipping the script. 23 Jan 2020
- 31 Jan 2020 Tapping into the power of retired alumni: how you and your firm can stay best friends 31 Jan 2020
- 6 Feb 2020 To do better, lower the bar. You heard me 6 Feb 2020
- 13 Feb 2020 Common mistakes that smart partners make as retirement approaches, and what to do instead 13 Feb 2020
- 20 Feb 2020 My "revolting dogs" and what they mean for your leadership. 20 Feb 2020
- 28 Feb 2020 Be willing to adapt. 28 Feb 2020
- 6 Mar 2020 A good leaving 6 Mar 2020
- 12 Mar 2020 When to walk away 12 Mar 2020
- 19 Mar 2020 Make decisions more easily by reconnecting to your inner compass 19 Mar 2020
- 26 Mar 2020 Building the plane while we're flying it 26 Mar 2020
- 2 Apr 2020 On clarity 2 Apr 2020
- 9 Apr 2020 Three practical things - Here's what you said 9 Apr 2020
- 17 Apr 2020 Frozen like a deer in the headlights 17 Apr 2020
- 24 Apr 2020 Two quick resources for you 24 Apr 2020
- 1 May 2020 On boredom and creativity 1 May 2020
- 7 May 2020 Smashing it: the joy of the coronavirus pinata 7 May 2020
- 15 May 2020 On planning 15 May 2020
- 21 May 2020 On being seen 21 May 2020
- 28 May 2020 Awful, purposeless retirement 28 May 2020
- 5 June 2020 A riot is the language of the unheard 5 June 2020
- 12 June 2020 Saying yes and no to the right things 12 June 2020
- 18 June 2020 Not in the old place; not in the new place 18 June 2020
- 25 June 2020 Retiring in the next 50 years? I'd love to hear from you. 25 June 2020
- 1 July 2020 But I didn't want any lemonade 1 July 2020
- 9 July 2020 To illuminate your leadership blind spots, start with trust 9 July 2020
- 17 July 2020 One step back needs two steps forward? 17 July 2020
- 22 July 2020 7 Tips for Taking Control of your Phone 22 July 2020
- 29 July 2020 To resolve a conflict, take the other side (for a minute) 29 July 2020
- 5 Aug 2020 Head or gut? Why not both? 5 Aug 2020
- 12 Aug 2020 Don’t want to meditate? A quick and easy option for you 12 Aug 2020
- 19 Aug 2020 Four reasons planning days are nightmares 19 Aug 2020
- 26 Aug 2020 Time for a break 26 Aug 2020
- 2 Sept 2020 Being a human among humans 2 Sept 2020
- 9 Sept 2020 Use your mind’s eye to get unstuck 9 Sept 2020
- 16 Sept 2020 Always be positive? No thanks 16 Sept 2020
- 23 Sept 2020 Journey through the 6 stages of retirement 23 Sept 2020
- 30 Sept 2020 Are you in an “ejector seat” role? 30 Sept 2020
- 7 Oct 2020 On gratitude and striving 7 Oct 2020
- 14 Oct 2020 What is toxic positivity, and how to cultivate healthy positivity instead 14 Oct 2020
- 22 Oct 2020 We can do retirement better 22 Oct 2020
- 29 Oct 2020 Don’t manage change; manage uncertainty 29 Oct 2020
- 4 Nov 2020 A framework for meeting significant change 4 Nov 2020
- 12 Nov 2020 Being cruel to be kind 12 Nov 2020
- 20 Nov 2020 The reverse job ad 20 Nov 2020
- 25 Nov 2020 Struggling harder looks like... 25 Nov 2020
- 2 Dec 2020 Mixed feelings about Hustle Culture 2 Dec 2020
- 11 Dec 2020 How to escape quicksand 11 Dec 2020
- 17 Dec 2020 Phoning it in over the break 17 Dec 2020
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2021
- 7 Jan 2021 What's 2021 looking like for you? 7 Jan 2021
- 15 Jan 2021 Going slow to go fast 15 Jan 2021
- 22 Jan 2021 Should you run from the “tiger”? Ask your truest voice 22 Jan 2021
- 28 Jan 2021 Play without Productivity 28 Jan 2021
- 5 Feb 2021 Starting small for the win 5 Feb 2021
- 12 Feb 2021 Step out of your comfort zone; avoid the panic zone 12 Feb 2021
- 17 Feb 2021 Healthy Boundaries: 5 tips to help lawyers (and other humans) 17 Feb 2021
- 23 Feb 2021 That feeling of effort means your new habit is wiring in: the four stages of learning 23 Feb 2021
- 5 Mar 2021 How to tell the difference between constructive and destructive negative feedback 5 Mar 2021
- 12 Mar 2021 An easy strategy for creating deep focus at work 12 Mar 2021
- 19 Mar 2021 3 steps to find more time in your week 19 Mar 2021
- 26 Mar 2021 How to feel more confident in meetings: the science tells us to use both facts and emotion 26 Mar 2021
- 1 Apr 2021 Could the bad leader be… you? 1 Apr 2021
- 9 Apr 2021 I’ll be nicer when things are better: situational attribution, dispositional attribution, your team and you 9 Apr 2021
- 16 Apr 2021 The best things leaders do (and it isn’t giving you a payrise): kindness and generosity 16 Apr 2021
- 20 Apr 2021 You do actually know what you're doing 20 Apr 2021
- 30 Apr 2021 Write your not-to-do list 30 Apr 2021
- 7 May 2021 3am wake up call? Try this 7 May 2021
- 14 May 2021 A note to self from future you 14 May 2021
- 21 May 2021 On a scale of 1-10, is your thinking binary? 21 May 2021
- 28 May 2021 On machines and humans 28 May 2021
- 4 June 2021 On simplicity 4 June 2021
- 11 June 2021 If you did know, what would you do? 11 June 2021
- 18 June 2021 Some tips for keeping it simple 18 June 2021
- 24 June 2021 Surprise! Shaming and judgement aren’t all that motivating 24 June 2021
- 2 July 2021 Why feeling uncomfortable can be a good sign 2 July 2021
- 9 July 2021 Work or life? Let's ask a different question 9 July 2021
- 16 July 2021 Vale Shelley 16 July 2021
- 23 July 2021 A deceptively simple tip to help you overcome that habit or limiting belief 23 July 2021
- 30 July 2021 My new favourite tip to add breaks to your day 30 July 2021
- 6 Aug 2021 On closing the knowing/doing gap 6 Aug 2021
- 13 Aug 2021 You’re not stuck in traffic, you ARE traffic… so what next? 13 Aug 2021
- 20 Aug 2021 6 Questions to Ask Yourself to Make the Most of Each Day 20 Aug 2021
- 27 Aug 2021 If working harder worked, your to-do list would be done. 27 Aug 2021
- 3 Sept 2021 7 Practical Strategies to Avoid Being Distracted (and Avoid Ruining Your Team’s Lives) 3 Sept 2021
- 10 Sept 2021 Use your power for good instead of evil 10 Sept 2021
- 17 Sept 2021 Your people have choices. Will they choose you? 17 Sept 2021
- 24 Sept 2021 The magical solution that will solve all your problems 24 Sept 2021
- 1 Oct 2021 What have you done right lately? 1 Oct 2021
- 8 Oct 2021 Stuck in a crevasse: decisions in the face of uncertainty 8 Oct 2021
- 15 Oct 2021 Nothing changes in Should Town 15 Oct 2021
- 22 Oct 2021 3 questions to ask yourself before a high stakes conversation 22 Oct 2021
- 29 Oct 2021 If you’re not your work, who are you? 29 Oct 2021
- 5 Nov 2021 An easy tweak to level up your to-do list 5 Nov 2021
- 12 Nov 2021 I made a mistake at work and now I feel horrible 12 Nov 2021
- 19 Nov 2021 Is your workplace a cult? 19 Nov 2021
- 26 Nov 2021 This week, I’m interested in hearing from you. 26 Nov 2021
- 3 Dec 2021 You’ve made partner, now what? Five tips to get from leading lawyer to lawyer leadership 3 Dec 2021
- 10 Dec 2021 The GROW Model 10 Dec 2021
- 17 Dec 2021 3 Motivation Tips That Make It Easier to Get Back on Track 17 Dec 2021
- 24 Dec 2021 Season's Greetings 24 Dec 2021
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2022
- 14 Jan 2022 Forget goals, focus on your purpose 14 Jan 2022
- 21 Jan 2022 Embracing Imposter Syndrome in Your New Leadership Role 21 Jan 2022
- 28 Jan 2022 Who else wants to try a social media detox? 28 Jan 2022
- 4 Feb 2022 I need your help fixing my team 4 Feb 2022
- 11 Feb 2022 The Influence Continuum 11 Feb 2022
- 11 Feb 2022 Need more time? Here’s 10 time-wasters to drop from your day 11 Feb 2022
- 25 Feb 2022 The right and wrong reasons to get people back to the office 25 Feb 2022
- 4 Mar 2022 Feeling overwhelmed? It could be because things are overwhelming 4 Mar 2022
- 11 Mar 2022 I'm fine 11 Mar 2022
- 18 Mar 2022 7 Advantages of Taking Breaks 18 Mar 2022
- 25 Mar 2022 How to Keep Your Values Strong Amid Uncertainty 25 Mar 2022
- 1 Apr 2022 Not getting buy-in at work? Try this 1 Apr 2022
- 8 Apr 2022 If it’s not important… 8 Apr 2022
- 22 Apr 2022 Commercial acumen for lawyers 22 Apr 2022
- 29 Apr 2022 Use the Pareto Principle to give yourself time 29 Apr 2022
- 6 May 2022 How to Be a Strategic Leader When You're Constantly In Meetings 6 May 2022
- 13 May 2022 Helpful and unhelpful thinking 13 May 2022
- 20 May 2022 Your coworker has become your boss – what now? 20 May 2022
- 27 May 2022 The Quick Wins Worksheet 27 May 2022
- 3 June 2022 The transition from functional expert to executive leader 3 June 2022
- 10 June 2022 How to cope with anxiety after making a mistake at work 10 June 2022
- 17 June 2022 Don't Sweat It: Why You're Allowed to Skip a Weekly Blog Post 17 June 2022
- 24 June 2022 What makes a star senior leader? 24 June 2022
- 1 July 2022 What my brain needs each working week 1 July 2022
- 8 July 2022 3 steps to solving the hustle v happiness problem 8 July 2022
- 11 July 2022 The Magic of Going on Holiday: 3 holiday tips that apply at work too 11 July 2022
- 21 July 2022 How to feel super good 21 July 2022
- 29 July 2022 6 simple tips to help you bring some clarity to your day 29 July 2022
- 5 Aug 2022 How to use job crafting to make your life more fulfilling 5 Aug 2022
- 12 Aug 2022 How do you explain the events of your daily life to yourself? And why does it matter? 12 Aug 2022
- 19 Aug 2022 Time to get out? 19 Aug 2022
- 26 Aug 2022 Get curious before you… 26 Aug 2022
- 2 Sept 2022 Fear in a new role 2 Sept 2022
- 9 Sept 2022 The million dollar question 9 Sept 2022
- 16 Sept 2022 What do you want to be when you grow up? 16 Sept 2022
- 23 Sept 2022 Origin of leadership 23 Sept 2022
- 30 Sept 2022 Busywork will take over if you let it 30 Sept 2022
- 7 Oct 2022 Lowering the bar 7 Oct 2022
- 13 Oct 2022 Delegating: top tips 13 Oct 2022
- 20 Oct 2022 The best time to take a break 20 Oct 2022
- 28 Oct 2022 8 Habit Traps to Avoid 28 Oct 2022
- 4 Nov 2022 How to escape from meetings overload 4 Nov 2022
- 11 Nov 2022 Can your team tell you what they really think? 11 Nov 2022
- 18 Nov 2022 A bit of a rant about toxic positivity 18 Nov 2022
- 25 Nov 2022 The Joy of Subtracting 25 Nov 2022
- 2 Dec 2022 How much time should your stakeholders get? 2 Dec 2022
- 9 Dec 2022 Why it’s not always good news when you get on easily with your team 9 Dec 2022
- 16 Dec 2022 Don’t tell me: why some leaders see learning as a threat 16 Dec 2022
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2023
- 3 Feb 2023 Seven tips for a smoother transition back to reality after a break 3 Feb 2023
- 7 Feb 2023 Quieting your inner critic – dealing with imposter syndrome 7 Feb 2023
- 16 Feb 2023 How can I be authentic and adaptable at the same time? 16 Feb 2023
- 23 Feb 2023 Three counterintuitive tips for dealing with overwhelm as a senior leader 23 Feb 2023
- 2 Mar 2023 How to set boundaries when your stakeholders won’t listen 2 Mar 2023
- 10 Mar 2023 Tips for making difficult decisions as a senior leader 10 Mar 2023
- 17 Mar 2023 Boredom, ChatGPT and me 17 Mar 2023
- 23 Mar 2023 New job? Get your legs out from under the desk 23 Mar 2023
- 31 Mar 2023 Tips for staying well while travelling for work 31 Mar 2023
- 13 Apr 2023 Out of control? How to reframe your relationship with time when the day runs amok 13 Apr 2023
- 21 Apr 2023 5 ways to keep your cool when someone is angry at you 21 Apr 2023
- 28 Apr 2023 Can't understand why things aren't working? Maybe it's you 28 Apr 2023
- 5 May 2023 New team dramas? Some thoughts on settling the system 5 May 2023
- 12 May 2023 Under the pump? 5 ways to make more time for strategic thinking 12 May 2023
- 19 May 2023 How to tell which tasks are high impact and which are just wasting your time 19 May 2023
- 26 May 2023 Enough about me; what do you think of me? 26 May 2023
- 2 June 2023 6 simple tips for challenging others in meetings without starting a fight 2 June 2023
- 9 June 2023 Not just about the money: Unlocking a fulfilling encore career after retiring from professional services 9 June 2023
- 15 June 2023 3 Tips to Feel More Ease in Your Day 15 June 2023
- 23 June 2023 Look after your life outside work 23 June 2023
- 30 June 2023 Be consistent – sometimes. Wait, what? 30 June 2023
- 7 July 2023 What is executive presence and why does it matter? 7 July 2023
- 14 July 2023 5 ways introverts can develop executive presence without the “ick” factor 14 July 2023
- 21 July 2023 Why you don’t need to sacrifice your life for the promotion 21 July 2023
- 28 July 2023 More reasons to break the chains of hustle culture 28 July 2023
- 4 Aug 2023 Most People Aren't Out to Ruin Your Day. How Do You Handle the Ones That Are? 4 Aug 2023
- 11 Aug 2023 Yoda’s tips for mindfulness without the minutes 11 Aug 2023
- 18 Aug 2023 5 Secret Fears of Senior Leaders 18 Aug 2023
- 25 Aug 2023 Ten things your team hates about you 25 Aug 2023
- 1 Sept 2023 Are You an Accidental Cult Leader? 1 Sept 2023
- 8 Sept 2023 Senior executive leadership: 3 traps, and how to avoid them 8 Sept 2023
- 15 Sept 2023 How do you balance compassion and accountability? You don’t… 15 Sept 2023
- 22 Sept 2023 New to executive leadership? Connect the dots with systems thinking 22 Sept 2023
- 29 Sept 2023 5 Questions to ask yourself before that big meeting 29 Sept 2023
- 6 Oct 2023 3 Times You Should Listen to Your Gut, and 3 Times You Shouldn't 6 Oct 2023
- 13 Oct 2023 Don’t compare your backstage to other people’s front-of-house 13 Oct 2023
- 20 Oct 2023 How to make your team hate Mondays 20 Oct 2023
- 27 Oct 2023 Gen X lawyers can work with Gen Zs… here’s how 27 Oct 2023
- 3 Nov 2023 Guiding the Wise: Leading a Team with More Candles on Their Birthday Cakes 3 Nov 2023
- 10 Nov 2023 The time-wasting allure of “comfort tasks” 10 Nov 2023
- 17 Nov 2023 5 tips for giving feedback to your boss 17 Nov 2023
- 23 Nov 2023 Psst: 4 ways you're unwittingly encouraging a gossipy work environment 23 Nov 2023
- 1 Dec 2023 3 Counterintuitive Retirement Tips for Professional Services Partners 1 Dec 2023
- 8 Dec 2023 And breathe out – the beauty of the pause 8 Dec 2023
- 15 Dec 2023 Leadership: 10 ways you’re making it worse 15 Dec 2023
- 22 Dec 2023 Dial down for summer 22 Dec 2023
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2024
- 2 Feb 2024 Instead of goals, try compass questions 2 Feb 2024
- 8 Feb 2024 Alone in the tundra? Here’s your compass 8 Feb 2024
- 15 Feb 2024 The power of selective affirmation: when you say “yes”, what are you saying “no” to? 15 Feb 2024
- 23 Feb 2024 Why “sorry, not sorry” isn’t as annoying as it sounds 23 Feb 2024
- 1 Mar 2024 Empathy as a leader - some tips 1 Mar 2024
- 8 Mar 2024 5 things to do when the going gets tough at work 8 Mar 2024
- 15 Mar 2024 Let’s unplug the machine metaphor once and for all 15 Mar 2024
- 22 Mar 2024 If we aren’t machines, then what are we? I asked ChatGPT… 22 Mar 2024
- 5 Apr 2024 Are you leading a team or a group? 5 Apr 2024
- 12 Apr 2024 Hit a plateau? Try this 12 Apr 2024
- 19 Apr 2024 How to manage emotions through change 19 Apr 2024
- 26 Apr 2024 How your mood impacts your team 26 Apr 2024
- 3 May 2024 3 ways leading your team is like teaching your teenager to drive 3 May 2024
- 10 May 2024 Build trust before you need it 10 May 2024
- 17 May 2024 When positivity is negative 17 May 2024
- 24 May 2024 You’ve earned your seat in the C-suite: use it! 24 May 2024
- 31 May 2024 4 easy ways to add mindfulness to your busy day 31 May 2024
- 7 June 2024 The difference between influence and manipulation 7 June 2024
- 14 June 2024 Don’t wait for a crisis to focus on what matters 14 June 2024
- 20 June 2024 Leaving loudly shows your team they can do the same 20 June 2024
- 27 June 2024 What to do when you’re responsible for outcomes but can’t set the strategy 27 June 2024
- 5 July 2024 What to do when your predecessor was a superstar 5 July 2024
- 12 July 2024 What to do when your predecessor was a nightmare 12 July 2024
- 19 July 2024 How to solve problems using your forgotten skills 19 July 2024
- 9 Aug 2024 5 quick tips for leadership challenges large and small… 9 Aug 2024
- 16 Aug 2024 3 easy steps to change everything 16 Aug 2024
- 23 Aug 2024 To change, stay the same 23 Aug 2024
- 6 Sept 2024 How your thoughts shape your leadership 6 Sept 2024
- 13 Sept 2024 Tired? 3 sleep tips 13 Sept 2024
- 20 Sept 2024 Is it nerves or imposter syndrome? 20 Sept 2024
- 27 Sept 2024 Flexible working means trusting your team 27 Sept 2024
- 4 Oct 2024 Getting Comfortable with Discomfort: The Key to Leadership Growth 4 Oct 2024
- 11 Oct 2024 The Discomfort and Power of Receiving Feedback: 5 tips for how to receive feedback well 11 Oct 2024
- 17 Oct 2024 Maximise your impact as a leader by managing your reputation 17 Oct 2024
- 25 Oct 2024 Do as I say, not as I do: 10 pieces of advice I dish out but don’t always take 25 Oct 2024
- 1 Nov 2024 Influence vs manipulation 1 Nov 2024
- 8 Nov 2024 The Art of Slowing Down 8 Nov 2024
- 15 Nov 2024 In praise of the thoughtful middle 15 Nov 2024
- 22 Nov 2024 Comfort zones are underrated 22 Nov 2024
- 29 Nov 2024 The leadership unicorn … in a Venn diagram 29 Nov 2024
- 6 Dec 2024 Focus on the one thing you can control - yourself 6 Dec 2024
- 13 Dec 2024 She’s ready – speaking up and sponsoring women 13 Dec 2024
- 20 Dec 2024 How to lead a change you don’t agree with 20 Dec 2024