This blog was one I thought long and hard about how to write. Then I thought, if it feels uncomfortable for me, there must be some truth in it and that is exactly when to write it.  

This week...

Did you know that the highest number of employees who report burnout are in mid-senior career roles?  We wondered why. 

Just over 18 months ago we started researching burnout and its...

Last week we started discussing the idea of connection - in particular the idea of connecting new starters to the business, their peers, and the wider network they need to succeed.

This week,...

Do you remember when you were younger, and the feeling of trepidation as you walked in the front door of a new school or club? 

“Will they like me? What if I don’t fit...

“I’m not sure I have it in me to go to work today”.

I woke up one morning 5 years ago and that exact thought flashed through my mind…..

My latest boss had just announced...

Firstly, thank you to those of you who reached out after reading last week’s rant alert post - it seemed to strike a chord and I’m really happy about that. It means we have an...

“It doesn’t matter how hard I work, I just don’t seem to be making a difference. Any difference I do make, just doesn’t seem to be enough. I can’t see the...

Imagine being in the Board Room, talking about the commercial upside of being a leader who builds trust. I found myself on a screen in exactly that conversation and smiling as this conversation...

I don’t think you can kill people with kindness. Certainly not in the leadership context. In fact, if anything, right now we have a great opportunity to be kinder and more caring. Let’s...

The house buyer's change of financial situation meant they couldn’t go through with the deal to purchase our home - 6 days from closing. A project we had been working on for nearly 6 months....

A recent Deloitte survey showed that 53% of employees are looking for a new role that is going to be more healthy in terms of their wellbeing. Worse, 70% of C-level leaders reported they might...

Do you have a leadership brand? Do you know what one is? 

Let’s explore why it’s important and if you’re truly committed to this process and want to make the most of it, read...