My (mostly) weekly thoughts on leadership, high performance, wellbeing and more.
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Is it nerves or imposter syndrome?
We all feel nervous at times—whether it's a big presentation, a new role, or preparing for a tricky conversation. But how do you tell the difference between normal nerves and imposter syndrome?
Senior executive leadership: 3 traps, and how to avoid them
I’ve noticed three clear themes in the challenges talented leaders face as they approach their first senior executive role.
Here are the red flags to look out for, and what to do about them.
Are You an Accidental Cult Leader?
Some leadership practices verge on the culty…. see if you’re doing any of these!
Ten things your team hates about you
Don’t be a hater-maker… here’s 10 leadership pitfalls to avoid.
5 Secret Fears of Senior Leaders
Senior leaders are often seen as pillars of confidence and decisiveness. However, beneath their authoritative exteriors, these leaders grapple with their own set of fears and uncertainties. Here are 5 of them ...
Not just about the money: Unlocking a fulfilling encore career after retiring from professional services
As partners in professional services firms contemplate retiring from the firm, it's crucial to consider more than just financial aspects.
Here’s some things to think about as you move into the next phase of your career and life
Can't understand why things aren't working? Maybe it's you
We all have blind spots. But as a leader, lack of self-awareness can have significant negative impacts on your organisation.
5 ways to keep your cool when someone is angry at you
Sometimes pushing back can be particularly challenging when a stakeholder is angry and/or powerful. It requires a delicate balance between maintaining the relationship and respecting your own limits. Here are 5 strategies that you can use to push back effectively in these difficult situations.
Tips for staying well while travelling for work
I went to Perth and it got me thinking about work travel.
Here are some strategies that can help you balance your work and personal life while on the road
New job? Get your legs out from under the desk
The phrase "get your legs under the desk" is often used to describe the process of settling into a new job, but sometimes the best way to do that is to actually get your legs out from under the desk – both literally and metaphorically. Here’s 4 ways to do that.
Boredom, ChatGPT and me
When we're bored, it could be a sign that we're not being challenged or stimulated enough in our work – either in a major, career-defining way, or just that day or hour.
I was bored and here’s what I did.
Tips for making difficult decisions as a senior leader
Making difficult decisions as a leader is one of the most challenging aspects of the job. Here’s 5 steps to follow that can help.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
If you are feeling unhappy with what you’re doing in your career, but also very disconnected from what lights you up, here’s a few ideas to get you moving.
The million dollar question
If I were to pay you $1,000,000 a year on the condition that you had an occupation, what would you do?
It’s surprising how many people have a detailed answer right on the tip of their tongue. Here’s how to use that information to help you get unstuck in your career.
3 steps to solving the hustle v happiness problem
Many of my clients come to me because they find themselves at a career crossroads. They can see the brightly lit road to (more) success at work ahead of them. They know what would be required to get there. And they find themselves, often to their surprise and bewilderment, unwilling to follow it. Here’s how I tackle that one…