Collective Courage: Normalising Hard Conversations
We all know what it feels like to sit in a meeting and sense the unspoken. The decision no one wants to challenge. The concern no one wants to raise. The feedback everyone is thinking but no one is saying.
Unplug for a few minutes…including you & your team
In many workplaces today, overwork has quietly become the norm. Calendars are packed, emails never stop, and exhaustion is almost worn as a badge of honour. But does it have to be this way? But long hours do not equal high performance. Workplace wellbeing and sustainable success come not from doing more, but from protecting […]
A love that never fades
I first wrote this original article three years ago. At the time, I shared my personal experience of losing my son, Joshua, and how his birthday, 23rd March, will never be just another day. Three years later, its relevance remains. Grief does not fade. Child loss is not something we “move on” from. It shapes […]
Are you leaving your legacy? … a little whimsical share
Tuesday was Pancake Day here in the UK, and as I frantically pulled together another lockdown dinner to stop the teenagers – already ten-eighths full of pancake and syrup – from disappearing into their gaming worlds, I asked a simple question: Who inspires you the most? What followed was a conversation that moved me deeply […]
The power of vulnerability in leadership
“There are leaders and there are those who lead. Leaders hold a position of power or influence. Those who lead inspire us.” — Simon Sinek I was reminded of this last week, catching up with Esther Chesterman between meetings. Esther is someone I’ve had the pleasure of working with over my career and can call […]
What does it mean to be a socially responsible business?
One of the best parts of my work is getting to collaborate with organisations I genuinely believe in, businesses that don’t just talk about making a difference but actually live by those values every day. There’s a lot of noise about corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and ethical business practices. But how many organisations go beyond […]