I chose an elephant to accompany this post because presence isn’t about being loud—it’s about being grounded, calm, and intentional....

—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...

How the Trust Equation Can Transform Your Leadership, Culture, and Influence We all know trust matters. But have you ever stopped to...

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...

Let me explore this a bit further... I wrote this blog because I see so many high-achievers and leaders feeling stuck, exhausted, or...

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

Why rethinking productivity could be the shift you didn’t know you needed. We often think productivity is all about how we manage our...

I remember working with a leader who felt completely lost after stepping into a senior role. He had always admired his previous boss—a...

Your Personal Brand Exists—Are You Shaping It or Letting Others Define It? Your personal brand is not just about visibility. It’s not...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

A recent coaching session left me deeply reflective. One of my clients, a senior executive, said something that really stayed with me:...

As 2024 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on a year filled with milestones that shaped me both personally and professionally. It...

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

"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...

Where does true confidence come from? Many people see it as something earned – a by-product of success, experience, or skill. But in my...

Ever felt like a small setback signals the end of the world? You’re not alone. These mental traps (or cognitive distortions) —those...

Overthinking is something we’ve all faced—those moments when the mind replays events or spirals into worry about future outcomes. Often,...