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June 2026
Many good leaders could become great if they made this shift…
There are thousands of leadership texts out there. More leadership capability frameworks than you can count — six competencies, scaled at four levels of proficiency. Nobody can hope to focus on that many things at once. I started asking a different question. Not “what do outstanding leaders do?” but “what distinguishes them from leaders who are simply good?”
Your emotions are showing – and you can’t fake it
Something I’ve noticed working with senior leaders: most are significantly better at reading the emotional state of others than they are at recognising what they’re broadcasting themselves. They walk into a meeting carrying frustration, anxiety, or exhaustion, and genuinely believe they’ve left it at the door — They haven’t.
COMING SOON…
The Confident Leader Program
A virtual program comprising three workshops and running over 12 weeks designed to help senior leaders build confidence in situations they find particularly challenging. You’ll recognise your patterns, reframe your internal narratives, and develop the specific self-confidence that drives impact—without losing who you are.
RECENT…
Delivering Feedback the Sticks
Virtual meetings make feedback harder: you lose the non-verbal cues that signal support. Here are seven techniques to deliver feedback that actually lands and creates teams where people grow, even through a screen.
Creating Your Third Space: How Leaders Make Space for Deep Work
“I never have time to think strategically.” The problem isn’t time management—it’s that we keep trying to do deep work in spaces designed for other purposes.
Inferring Intent in Virtual meetings
We seem to struggle more with inferring intent in virtual meetings than we do in person and the research supports our impressions. The medium creates structural barriers to reading intent.
You don’t have Imposter Syndrome: You have Human Being Growing Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome is what growth feels like. When you’re stretching into new territory, self-doubt is normal,not a sign you don’t belong. Discover strategies to lessen the grip of the label.
OTHERS…
Secure Base Leadership: A Powerful Approach for a Contemporary World – Great leaders do two things: create safety and encourage risk-taking. When followers feel protected AND challenged, they bring their best selves. Here’s how secure base leaders build trust and unleash potential.
You can learn the skills of empathy – Empathy isn’t fixed. Contrary to earlier research, it’s a skill you can strengthen with practice. Whether you’re naturally empathetic or struggle to connect, here’s how to build the capability that matters most in leadership.
Interviews: Turning an Assessment into a Dialogue – Shift from “I’m being assessed” to “This is a conversation.” This mindset shift demonstrates more of who you are and how you work than the regular Q&A style approach. Plus the interview becomes less intimidating.
The Power of Reflection Time – In a super-connected world, taking time to reflect feels like a luxury. It’s actually an essential survival practice. Discover why 90 minutes weekly can transform clarity, decision-making, and your sense of belonging.
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