People often wear cynicism like a badge of honour. But true leadership calls for healthy scepticism instead. Here’s the difference, and why it matters as you become more senior.

When I first heard the phrase “holding space,” I thought it was woo-woo nonsense. Now I see it as one of the most practical disciplines a leader can have. Here’s why.

Leadership isn’t about doing it all. It’s about knowing what not to do. The best executives deploy the art of subtraction… here’s how.

Executive presence isn’t about sounding serious or dressing sharper. It’s about confidence, clarity, and composure. Here’s how to get it right.

Are you an introvert whose skin crawls at the idea of “executive presence”?

This week’s article is for you!

Something I hear from leaders approaching their first executive leadership role is their desire to develop more “executive presence”. Quite often, it’s the primary goal in our coaching brief.

So what does “executive presence” even mean, and why does it matter?