When we want to become more focused, we often begin by reorganising our tasks. We rewrite the list, colour code the diary or search for a better productivity system. These tools can be helpful, but they do not create focus…
read moreSeptember carries a particular energy. Summer begins to recede, diaries refill and the final stretch of the year comes sharply into view. There can be a natural desire to gather momentum, paired with the sense that everything must restart at…
read moreThe modern working world is noisy. There are too many messages, metrics, opinions, urgent requests and people telling us what matters. Move faster. Be more visible. Scale more quickly. Say yes. Stay relevant. Keep up. Over time, this noise does…
read morePurpose is often spoken about as though it must be vast, dramatic and world-changing. A calling. A mission. A mountain-top revelation. A single shining sentence that explains why we are here. For some people, purpose may arrive like that, but…
read moreThere can come a moment in a successful life when the applause still arrives, but it no longer lands. The career is working, the title feels right, the reputation is growing and the diary is full. The outer architecture of…
read moreJune is Pride Month, and this year it also carries a very personal marker for me, my first wedding anniversary with my husband Jack. Just over a year ago, we stood at the top of The Gherkin, surrounded by people…
read moreThere can be a quiet hesitation around the word “conscious” in leadership. For some, it carries associations of being overly gentle, overly accommodating, or lacking in rigour. In environments where results matter, this can create resistance before the conversation has…
read moreThere is a particular experience that many leaders carry quietly. It is not always visible from the outside. In fact, it often sits alongside competence, success, and reliability. Others may even admire it. The ability to hold everything together. But…
read moreAn external observer might assume that most lawyers have boundless confidence. As a former Barrister and now keynoter and Executive Confidence Coach, I can assure you they do not. Whilst lawyers might be articulate, astute and capable of demonstrating high…
read moreLast year, I had the opportunity to contribute to a project connected with The Open, exploring how mindful awareness can support performance in high-pressure environments. It was an interesting collaboration, bringing together sound, environment, and attention to create a different…
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