Leadership Recharged - My Moments of Joy I’m on a mission to empower individuals like you to thrive in your personal and leadership journey. My work is fuelled by your support, so if you find this blog post valuable and would like to support my efforts in creating more content like this, consider buying me a coffee – every cup counts! Embarking on a recent journey to Marrakesh was nothing short of magical! The vibrant sights, captivating sounds, and boundless energy were like nothing I’ve experienced before. It was a whirlwind of beauty, madness, and exploration! However ..read more

Walking My Way - A Journey of Rediscovery I’m on a mission to empower individuals like you to thrive in your personal and leadership journey. My work is fuelled by your support, so if you find this blog post valuable and would like to support my efforts in creating more content like this, consider buying me a coffee – every cup counts! My last walk of 2023 was along the North East coastal path, a 23 km journey filled with challenges from the elements. Up and down hills, scrambling over stiles, squelching through muddy farmers’ fields.  But despite the many obstacles ..read more

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Unlocking the Power of Inner Leadership: My Experience of a Significant Emotional Event In 2018, my world was shaken to its core. I experienced a Significant Emotional Event that disrupted every aspect of my life – my emotional, mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing. It was a journey that challenged me to the very core of my being. Little did I know that this event would not only challenge me, but also offer valuable insights into the concept of Significant Emotional Events itself, a subject I’d previously researched and shared with my clients on self-leadership and bu ..read more

Embracing Vulnerability Have you ever had someone say to you: “It never occurred to me that you also face life’s ups and downs”? This feedback hit home for me after I shared a personal challenge I was dealing with. “I always saw you as this boundless source of inspiration and energy, and I never imagined you had your share of challenges. It’s as if I placed you on such a high pedestal of positivity that it never occurred to me that you also face life’s ups and downs.” This feedback highlights a common misconception – assuming that someone who provides inspiration and positivity doesn’t ex ..read more

Some time ago, I noticed my life was filled to the brim with ‘stuff.’ My diary was a chaotic jumble of client appointments, CPD, DIY projects, and moments with family and friends. From sunrise to sunset, there was hardly a moment when something wasn’t scheduled in! At the time, this busyness felt invigorating. I was caught in the whirlwind of constant activity, I convinced myself that my energy levels were well and truly topped. Yet, amid all the chaos, I had overlooked something profoundly important. Have you every wondered if your busyness is a way of avoiding something deeper? Sometimes b ..read more

5 Steps to Embracing Growth: Leading with Autumn's Wisdom As the days grow shorter, and the leaves turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and gold, there’s a unique enchantment in the air. Autumn, with its crisp breeze and falling leaves, carries an unmistakable essence of embracing growth. A reminder that change is not only natural but also beautiful.  It’s a season that captivates the senses and stirs the soul, a time of transition that gently reminds us that change is an inevitable part of life.  In the spirit of this season of transformation, let’s explore the essence of autumn a ..read more

How to stay focused in 2023? Staying focused at the start of the year usually means New Year Resolutions. But, there’s so many areas to focus on  …more exercise, less alcohol, more healthy eating, more time with family etc. And for me, these traditional resolutions don’t work …they feel stressful. I much prefer a focus. Just one or two words that are gentle reminders for me to stay on course. It’s what I use with my coaching clients …we call them gentle nudges. They’re very specific to each client but generally, they’re intended to keep them focused and on track with their goals. I see th ..read more

Traditionally, leadership and kindness aren’t two words you’d see used together. But kindness in leadership is becoming spoken about more often. It’s also essential if you want to improve the engagement of your team and earn their trust and respect. What is kindness? In the Oxford dictionary, kindness is defined as: “the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.” If you asked a group of people to list the top five attributes for a great leader, kindness probably wouldn’t feature on anybody’s list. You’d probably see ‘honesty’ ‘vision’ and ‘determination,’ but you’d be unlikely to ..read more

How often do you give clarity to your teams? How often do you think about the language you use with your teams? No, I’m not talking about whether you swear or use terms that might be offensive. Just wondering if the words you use mean the same thing to other people as they mean to you. They often don’t. And when what you think you have said is taken to mean something completely different, things can get complicated. For example, one of my leadership coaching clients shared how they asked a team member to do a ‘paper’ on X. The team member wrote the paper and delivered it in plenty of time for ..read more