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...

As a leader, you see your team’s potential with a clarity they often lack.  Your belief in them inspires them with confidence to achieve...

We’ve all been there. The crushing deadlines. The endless tasks. Like running on a wheel, going nowhere. The pressure quietly builds....

You set the goal. You pushed. You achieved it. For a moment— elation . Then a quiet hollowness. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. It’s...

We all have blind spots. Layers of habit, bias, and assumption that shape how we see the world. And after a while… a little too small....

As a leader you have to navigate high stress and high stake situations   Where composure, clarity and focus is needed.   As a leader,...

“I can’t do this.”   “I don’t know what I’m doing.”   “They all know more than me.”   Sound familiar?   These lies whisper in my head...

We’ve all experienced it.   A million things to do.   Everything a priority.   As fast as you deal with one thing,   Ten more things are...

You can’t have it all.   Everything comes at a price.   You want that new role?   It may mean greater influence, more money and  a higher...

Being a leader can be isolating.   Responsible for so much.   “Expected” to have all the answers.   Unable to share much as things are...

Do you find that once you achieve a goal   The “high” seems rather short lived?   It’s almost underwhelming.   Often it’s because you’re...

It’s easy to get caught up on the treadmill of life.   Busy doing the doing,   Worried that you’re not doing enough,   Never having...

This is my aunt and I.   She’s 90 years young.   Still drives.   Like an F1 racer   Which scares the life out of me.   Sharp as a pin.  ...

Who’s got your back?   The ones who want the best for you?   Where you can truly be yourself.   Without judgement.   And share your...

We think we’re trustworthy.   But is this true?   We all have good intentions.    But do you follow through?   If not,   Do better.  ...

When asked a question,   we often answer straight away.   Like a reflex.   Sometimes our responses are good.   Often they’re rushed.  ...

A recent coaching client was promoted to a larger role managing a new region.   After the initial excitement, they were filled with...