Leadership Tip
How to survive the festive break
17 December 2025
Christmas isn’t a test of stamina or social compliance; it’s a leadership exercise in energy, boundaries and judgment. Those who navigate it best don’t try to do more, they choose more carefully. Managing yourself well over the festive break is often the... read more
Leadership Tip
How to be an inspiring leader.
10 December 2025
In my experience, inspiring leaders rarely rely on charisma or title alone. They earn followership through consistency, clarity and behaviour over time. Inspiring leaders play three roles well: visionary, exemplar and mentor. They understand that... read more
Leadership Tip
How to keep relationships from quietly failing.
3 December 2025
In leadership, and in love, breakdowns rarely happen suddenly. They creep in when we stop asking honest questions. These ten questions are now part of my own “relationship MOT.” Healthy relationships - at home and at work - are built on curiosity, not... read more
Leadership Tip
How to make meetings work
26 November 2025
Meetings should be engines for progress, yet for many organisations they’ve become the place where energy, momentum and good intentions go to die. Most people don’t complain about having too much to do - they complain about having too many meetings that... read more
Leadership Tip
How to reset your week
19 November 2025
A strong week rarely happens by accident. It comes from small resets: drawing clearer boundaries, choosing where your energy goes, and stepping back long enough to see what actually matters. Leaders don’t power through; they pause, recalibrate and then... read more
Leadership Tip
How to lead with quiet strength
12 November 2025
Real strength isn’t loud. It shows up in the calm decisions leaders make when no one is watching. In a world addicted to noise, the most effective leaders choose composure over chaos, clarity over drama, and purpose over performance. Set... read more
Leadership Tip
How to live well
5 November 2025
Living well isn’t about adding years; it’s about adding energy, clarity and purpose to each day. Researchers say your morning routine could hold the key. How you start the day shapes how you lead it. Here’s how to lead your day, and your life... read more
Leadership Tip
How to create an effective slide deck
26 October 2025
A great presentation depends on more than the quality of the information you’re sharing, it’s about clarity, flow and confidence. I plan to spend part of this weekend helping a friend prepare a critical slide deck for an important meeting, a timely... read more
Leadership Tip
How to think big
22 October 2025
Most leaders know they should think strategically, yet few truly make the time. Daily demands, endless emails and reactive meetings can keep even the most capable minds stuck in the tactical. Big-picture thinking doesn’t just happen when you... read more
Leadership Tip
How to give effective feedback
16 October 2025
Most managers avoid feedback like it’s dental surgery. Direct reports, meanwhile, wander around guessing what “good” looks like. Yet feedback - positive and corrective - is the single fastest route to growth. Here’s how to do it well: Get... read more