Hi there, Just a quick one from me this week, thereâs no video lesson this week, because Iâm taking some proper time off with my family for Easter. And rather than just disappear, I wanted to say something about that. Because I think it matters â especially for those of us trying to lead well. We often talk about being strategic in our roles â but rarely do we talk about being strategic with our life. But if youâre not clear on what your personal goals are â with your family, your partner,...
16 days ago ⢠2 min read
Hi there, Youâre delivering. Youâre dependable. But deep down, do you ever feel like thereâs more in you â and youâre not quite sure how to get seen differently? This weekâs video is all about the small mindset shift that helps you stop being overlooked⌠and start being seen as the strategic leader you already are. Weâre talking about the CEO mindset â and how to start using it today, even if you're not the boss (yet). Here are three practical strategies I break down in the video, and how you...
24 days ago ⢠3 min read
Hi there! Let's be honest â most meetings are either too long, too vague, or too rushed. And even the best-intentioned leaders find themselves winging it. But the way you run a meeting shapes how people see you as a leader. In this week's video, I have broken down three small leadership habits that transform how you show up in meetings â and they're simple enough to try this week. 1. Schedule your thinking time Most of us know we should prepare â but few of us protect time to do it. The key...
about 1 month ago ⢠2 min read
Hi there, You know when you are flat out with work, and someone suddenly stops you to ask you a question... You say, âIâm just really busy right now.â Totally normal, right? I know, you are in back-to-back with meetings, your inbox is overflowing, and youâre juggling more than ever. However you have a problem⌠âIâm busyâ is quietly damaging your leadership. It doesnât sound strategic â it sounds reactive. When your team or peers hear it, they often interpret is as: Theyâre not important...
about 1 month ago ⢠3 min read
Hi there Youâre busy. Youâre setting goals, running meetings, chasing deadlines⌠but somehow, are your team still isnât hitting targets? The problem isnât effortâitâs that most managers miss one critical step that high-performing teams use. The best teams donât work harderâthey plan smarter. This is something Iâve seen time and time again: Managers and leaders not giving themselves time to stop and plan and a result spend too much time in reactive mode responding to events. My guesstimate is...
about 1 month ago ⢠2 min read
Hi there, Well its all a bit mad out there right now isnât it? One thing for sure is the management job market is experiencing some big shifts. Layoffs, AI disruption, economic uncertainty - it's a lot to handle. As you think about your future career here's the hard truth: working hard won't protect you anymore. Organisations will make tough decisions when they need to, regardless of your dedication. To help I've been thinking about what managers need NOW to not only insulate themselves from...
about 2 months ago ⢠3 min read
Hi there, Letâs be honestâcoaching an underperformer is one of the hardest things about being a manager. You donât want to demotivate them, create tension, or make things awkward. So, like many managers, you might put it off, cross your fingers, and hope things improve on their own. But hereâs the problem: they usually donât. And by the time you do step in, it feels like a big confrontation rather than a simple course correction. The good news? It doesnât have to be this way. I always...
about 2 months ago ⢠2 min read
Hi there, Have you ever been to the circus or Covent Garden and seen the plate spinners? I watched a chap get over 10 plates whizzing along on sticks, whilst chatting and telling jokes. He spent a little time getting each plate spinning, and then would return to it and give it the softest of touches as it started to slow down or wobble. He made it look effortless, not one plate fell. This is what one-on-ones do for your team, you give them just enough âspinâ for them to whizz along and do...
2 months ago ⢠2 min read
Hi there, Ever set career goals only to find yourself in the exact same spot months later? You're not alone. As a leadership coach I've discovered that the reason most personal development plans fail isn't lack of timeâit's strategy. The three biggest mistakes I see that keep ambitious managers stuck are: The Knowledge Trap: Chasing more knowledge isn't always the answer to leadership success, as so much of great leadership is in behaviours, habits and skills that you learn faster in the day...
2 months ago ⢠2 min read