Dr Irena O’Brien’s article on the neuroscience of choice highlights the challenge I see frequently with my executive clients: You’ve done the research. Weighed the options. Analysed the outcomes. And somehow, you’re still not able to make the call. Why? Because decision-making isn’t just logical. It’s biological. Our nervous system state shapes what we see as possible. Stress narrows our thinking. Calm restores clarity -snd the ability to decide with conviction. A coach helps

A coaching client asked me recently.   “I want to have a positive impact on the world,” I replied.   “Seems a bit vague,” they challenged, “especially from someone who helps   others develop.”   Fair point.   It taught me a valuable lesson.   Bring people on the journey of my thinking.   Not just present the summary.   I’ve stood in the limelight. I’ve had the awards and the promotions.   In my previous life as an ad man, I was part of a start-up agency.   12 months in, we wo

You’re in a new role. The pressure is immense. It seems like everyone is watching you. Your actions and words are magnified. You snapped in a meeting. Your team look at you. You start beating yourself up – again. Now what? Great leaders aren’t defined by never making mistakes. But by how fast they recover. So how do you stop the spiralling and reclaim your footing? ✅  Own it – Publicly A swift direct apology.  No “buts”.  Defensiveness destroys trust faster than the mistake i

That moment before the big presentation. The feeling of being out of control when the project is spiralling. The heaviness as more and...