“How can we get people to be more resilient?” The question came from a school leader. My first instinct was to think, perhaps we could just be a little kinder?… Continue reading Beyond Resilience: Leading with Humanity in Challenging Times
Category: Leading Self
What About You? What Do You Care About?
It was late on a Saturday afternoon in Hebden Bridge, post-walk, coffee in hand, quietly unwinding after a long hike to Stoodley Pike. At the next table, a young man… Continue reading What About You? What Do You Care About?
‘Burnout is the New Baseline.’ Really?
Yet another “genius” subject line arrives, uninvited, in my inbox: ‘Burnout is the new baseline – are you ready to coach it?’ What do I notice? For a moment, I’m riled. Not… Continue reading ‘Burnout is the New Baseline.’ Really?
From Skills to Habits: Making Leadership Stick
Many of us leave leadership programmes inspired, energised, and full of good intentions. But if we’re honest, how often does that inspiration turn into daily practice?That’s the question that sits… Continue reading From Skills to Habits: Making Leadership Stick
Rethinking Rationality: What Really Drives Our Decisions?
We’d all like to believe we make decisions rationally, weighing evidence, analysing pros and cons, seeing clearly, acting wisely. But the research tells us something different. Our decisions are swayed… Continue reading Rethinking Rationality: What Really Drives Our Decisions?
What Jane Austen Can Teach Us About Mood, Meaning & Leadership
Ever found yourself stuck, brimming with potential yet hesitant, or wondering why a team member just won’t engage? The answer may lie in the mood we’re bringing to our world.… Continue reading What Jane Austen Can Teach Us About Mood, Meaning & Leadership
The Myth of Work-Life Balance: An Alternative Approach
Work-life balance. It’s a phrase that dominates leadership discussions, self-help books, and corporate wellness initiatives. The idea is simple: if we can just divide our time and energy correctly, we… Continue reading The Myth of Work-Life Balance: An Alternative Approach
Why “Just Think Positive” Misses the Point
We often hear that positivity is the key to success: “Just think positive.” “Good vibes only.” “Everything will work out.” At the risk of sounding like the Queen of Hearts,… Continue reading Why “Just Think Positive” Misses the Point
From Response to Awareness: The Unseen Currents of Our Emotions
❔Ever noticed how emotions arrive unannounced, shaping our world before we even have a chance to question them? ❔Ever drafted an angry email, paused just in time, and later felt… Continue reading From Response to Awareness: The Unseen Currents of Our Emotions
The Myth of Imposter Syndrome: What if You’re Just Accurately Self-Aware?
Last week I received an unsolicited invitation to pay for a webinar on supporting coaching clients with ‘Imposter Syndrome.’ The promotional materials included a deliberately alarming list of its supposed… Continue reading The Myth of Imposter Syndrome: What if You’re Just Accurately Self-Aware?