Ego States in Communication: Why Conversations Go Wrong
You know those moments when a conversation suddenly takes a strange turn?You’re calm, clear, maybe even curious, and the other person reacts in a way that feels completely off.You ask a straightforward question and they get defensive.You give a simple direction and they come back emotional.You offer feedback and they spiral into justification. It’s baffling, ...
Leadership Development: Why Doing More Is Holding You Back
Are you too available for your team? Too quick to jump in, fix, advise, or say yes? Many leaders I coach fall into this exact trap. They believe that being helpful, responsive, and constantly involved proves their value. But the truth is, doing more often keeps you stuck, and it’s one of the biggest barriers ...
Gen Z Leadership: Why It’s Time to Rethink Your Approach
One of the most common frustrations I hear from senior leaders is this: “They’re too sensitive.”“They don’t just get on with it.”“They lack resilience.” They’re talking about Gen Z. Sound familiar? The youngest generation in the workforce is getting a reputation for being difficult to manage, overly emotional, and unwilling to adapt. But here’s the ...
Strategic Leadership Blind Spots That Keep You Stuck
Signs You’re Caught in a Strategic Leadership Blind Spot You’re in back-to-back meetings.You’re solving problems all day long.You’re making rapid decisions and moving fast. And yet it feels like you’re not making real progress.There’s no space to think.No time to plan.No room to lead. If you’re a senior leader who feels this, you’re not alone. ...
Break Free from Subconscious Patterns and Stop Self-Sabotage
Our subconscious behaviours shape everything—how we lead, connect, and make decisions. But what if the very patterns that once helped you are now quietly holding you back? One of the most effective ways to understand these deep-rooted behaviours is through the concept of “Driver” patterns—ways of thinking and acting that push us in certain directions, ...
Stop beating yourself up! AKA Be kind to yourself – as a human and as a Leader
Instead of being hard on yourself and being critical of your mistakes or failings, learning self-compassion will allow you to be kind, forgiving and sympathetic towards yourself when you do fall short. So what is self-compassion? There is no such thing as ‘perfect’ (we are all fabulously flawed human beings) and self-compassion is about acknowledging ...
Are you deceiving your self? How to find out, and what to do about it to become a better leader (and human).
I’ve never written so extensively about a book before, but after having read Leadership and Self-Deception by the Arbinger Institute, I felt massively compelled to, as it’s one of the most (if not the most), insightful books on leadership I have ever read. Leadership and Self-Deception is a guide to becoming self-aware – by learning ...
How to manage your boss
“Help me manage my boss they’re driving me crazy!” This is one of the most common leadership challenges we get faced with on a daily basis. One example Jason (whose name, like others, has been changed to protect confidentiality): who loved his role as a director at a top insurance company – that is, until ...
What Is Good Leadership Coaching in the UK?
Using positive development approaches and drawing on a wealth of industry experience, good leadership coaching in the UK commits to helping leaders unlock their full potential. Senior executive coaching Authentic, supportive and positive leadership coaching inspires senior leaders to become outstanding role models in the workplace. It’s about embodying the culture you wish to create. ...
The Connection Between Leadership and Self-Management
What is the connection between leadership and self-management? Let’s explore it. When we think about leaders, most of them have similar characteristics. They are confident, charismatic, and compelling. They have the ability to inspire people to work harder and put in more effort, but at the same time, they are approachable and friendly. We value ...
Social Awareness in Leadership – Why Does It Matter?
Social awareness in leadership is vital. Let’s talk about how it can help you to thrive. If you ask a dozen people what they would consider to be the most important traits for leadership, you’d hear a lot of the same answers. A good leader should be calm, professional, empathic – the textbook example of ...
