Where have all the Churchills gone?
20 June 2025
In July 1940, Winston Churchill made one of the most agonising decisions of his career. With France fallen to the Nazis, the Vichy government in uneasy collaboration with Hitler, and the French fleet stationed off Algeria refusing to surrender or move to... read more
A powerful framework for enhancing personal and team productivity
23 May 2025
Time is the one resource every leader shares equally. Regardless of role, ambition, or experience, we each get 1,440 minutes per day - no more, no less. The challenge isn’t in acquiring more time, but in using the time we do have with intention. For... read more
Why work-life balance Is the new currency
9 May 2025
For decades, salary reigned supreme as the primary motivator for workers. But in 2025, the tide has turned. According to Randstad’s latest Workmonitor report - surveying over 26,000 workers across 35 countries - work-life balance has officially overtaken... read more
Fair winds and following seas and the lessons that stay with you
25 April 2025
This week, ships of the Royal Navy, including HMS Prince of Wales, have slipped their lines and headed out on an 8-month deployment - sailing not just into open waters, but into an increasingly uncertain world. While the headlines may move on, these... read more
New Beginnings: the courage to start afresh in leadership and life
11 April 2025
Today, I met someone new. A lady, in fact. It was a quiet, unassuming meeting, yet the encounter sparked something in me - a feeling of potential, a stirring of curiosity, and, most of all, a sense of possibility. New beginnings often arrive like... read more
Unlock your leadership potential with 10/10
28 March 2025
Are you ready to elevate your leadership game? You are invited to join our exclusive 10/10 leadership development and mentoring programme. 10-hours of face-to-face leadership training, designed to help you master the 10 actions of effective leaders... read more
The power of leading with heart
14 March 2025
When we think of great leaders, we often picture people who are strong, decisive, and confident. But one of the most underrated qualities of leadership is kindness. While some mistake kindness for weakness, the truth is that leading with empathy and... read more
Turning pages, changing lives
28 February 2025
This year, World Book Day will be celebrated on Thursday, 6 March 2025. World Book Day reminds us of the magic held within the pages of a book. It’s more than just a celebration of literature - it’s a global movement that promotes the joy of reading, the... read more
Love isn’t a one-day affair
14 February 2025
Valentine's Day is a wonderful reminder to celebrate love, but it should not be the only time we express it. Love is not about one day of romance but about the everyday actions that build and sustain meaningful connections. By embracing love as a daily... read more
Sink or swim one month in
31 January 2025
One month into the new year, the energy of fresh beginnings starts to meet the grit of real effort. The initial excitement fades. The glossy goals scribbled in notebooks or shouted over champagne at midnight start to feel heavier. The truth is, results... read more