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The Leadership Shift No One Talks About
This blog is about the quiet, inner transitions that often go unnoticed in leadership — the ones that happen beneath the surface, and yet...
katrincharlton
Jul 14, 20254 min read


The Real Work of Leadership? Thinking.
“Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason so few engage in it.”— Henry Ford You know the feeling......
katrincharlton
Jul 5, 20254 min read


Leading with Your Core Values
– Your Inner Compass in Times of Change You’ve probably heard the question before: ✨ “What are your core values?” Perhaps you wrote them...
katrincharlton
Jun 15, 20254 min read


The Hidden Weight of Choice
🧠 Why Decision-Making Feels So Heavy – and What to Do About It From the moment we wake to the moment we crawl back into bed, life is a...
katrincharlton
Jun 9, 20254 min read


🧠 What Neuroscience Taught Me About Leadership (And Myself)
Reflections from my recent trainings. I found this picture on Canva, a brain coral! Isn't it beautiful! I’ve always been intrigued by...
katrincharlton
May 26, 20254 min read


What if it’s not failure you’re afraid of
—but everything that might change if you succeed? A few months ago, I worked with a client—we’ll call him Carlos. A senior leader. Sharp...
katrincharlton
May 19, 20253 min read


Trust Isn’t a Feeling - It’s a Formula
How the Trust Equation Can Transform Your Leadership, Culture, and Influence We all know trust matters. But have you ever stopped to...
katrincharlton
Apr 30, 20254 min read


Rethinking Growth
I grew up with Lent and Easter as a deeply meaningful time. Not just as a religious tradition, but as a personal rhythm—an annual...
katrincharlton
Apr 18, 20253 min read


💥The Paradox of Strength
We celebrate strengths for good reason. They’re what we lean on when things get tough. They shape our leadership style, how we build relationships, and how we navigate challenge. In interviews, development plans, and boardroom conversations, strengths are what we’re encouraged to play to. But here’s the paradox: The very strengths that fuel your success… can also quietly hold you back. It’s something I see often in coaching conversations with high-achievers: They’re not stuck
katrincharlton
Apr 7, 20254 min read


Time vs Energy: What Are You Really Managing?
Why rethinking productivity could be the shift you didn’t know you needed. We often think productivity is all about how we manage our...
katrincharlton
Mar 31, 20254 min read


Leadership Styles: Why One-Size-Doesn’t Fit All
I remember working with a leader who felt completely lost after stepping into a senior role. He had always admired his previous boss—a...
katrincharlton
Mar 19, 20254 min read


Personal Branding Uncovered
Your Personal Brand Exists—Are You Shaping It or Letting Others Define It? Your personal brand is not just about visibility. It’s not...
katrincharlton
Mar 3, 20253 min read


12 Minutes to a Sharper Mind: The Leadership Power of Mindfulness
What if I told you that just a few minutes a day could change your brain? Not a vague promise. Not just another wellness trend. But real,...
katrincharlton
Feb 20, 20254 min read


What’s Your Story? The Power of Storytelling in Leadership
At school, I was strong in maths but struggled to write stories. I remember sitting in front of my book, unable to start, while others...
katrincharlton
Feb 5, 20254 min read


The Four Agreements: A Timeless Guide for Growth
Some ideas inspire, while others guide us. “The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz do both for me. 🌟 I often talk with my kids about...
katrincharlton
Jan 29, 20252 min read


Starting the New Year the Stoic Way: Wisdom for Leaders
As we step into the new year, I've noticed the surge of energy around setting ambitious goals. While it's a wonderful time to reflect and...
katrincharlton
Jan 14, 20254 min read


Vulnerability in Leadership: Where Strength Meets Struggle
A recent coaching session left me deeply reflective. One of my clients, a senior executive, said something that really stayed with me:...
katrincharlton
Jan 7, 20254 min read


Wrapping Up 2024: A Year of Growth, Challenges, and Reconnection 🌟
As 2024 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on a year filled with milestones that shaped me both personally and professionally. It...
katrincharlton
Dec 27, 20244 min read


The Power of Reflection
Over the past few weeks, I’ve spent time with clients, myself, and my coach reflecting on a year that has been unique for everyone. Some approach these sessions with hesitation—perhaps even resistance—but they always leave feeling lighter, inspired, and ready for what’s next. Most realise just how much they’ve achieved over the year—often more than they initially thought. Reflection is a simple yet transformative tool. It activates the brain’s default mode network (DMN), whic
katrincharlton
Dec 18, 20242 min read


Boundaries create Freedom ✨
"If you don’t set boundaries, people will set them for you." – Unknown As a leader or founder, your time, energy, and focus are your...
katrincharlton
Nov 27, 20244 min read
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