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THE ONE LEADERSHIP SUPERPOWER: Why Relationships Matter Most
For senior leaders, the evidence is clear: relationship-building isn’t a “soft skill”—it’s the most important leadership skill. It’s the power skill that amplifies everything else.
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THE LEADERSHIP GAP: Why Technical Stars Struggle as People Leaders—and How to Fix It
I have lost count of the number of times I’ve had this conversation with senior leaders. It’s not that their managers don’t know what they are doing technically, it’s just that they have never been taught how to lead people. They might be experts in their field but they are no longer being paid to…
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LEADERSHIP IN THE AGE OF UNCERTAINTY: Why your ability to go with the flow is the thing that will save you
Discover why adaptability and resilience are critical leadership skills in uncertain times. Learn five practical strategies for senior leaders to thrive when the way forward is unclear.
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BREAKING DOWN THE SILOS: A coaching approach to Executive Level Collaboration
At the executive level, collaboration isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s the lifeblood of organisational success. Yet, even in high-performing organisations, interdepartmental friction can creep in. Silos form. Departments start acting out of self-interest, hoarding resources, withholding information and sometimes engaging in aggressive tactics like undermining or white-anting. These behaviours erode trust, slow decision-making and ultimately compromise…
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THE COURAGEOUS COACH: Why Workplace Coaching Isn’t Always Comfortable—And Why That’s a Good Thing
In senior leadership, comfort can be a trap. The higher you climb, the fewer people are willing to challenge your thinking, question your assumptions, or hold up a mirror to your blind spots. “One of the most important things about leadership is that you have to have the kind of humility that will allow you…
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WHEN A TRUSTED TEAM MEMBER TURNS DIFFICULT: Leading Through Personality Clashes with Clarity and Care
As senior leaders, we invest heavily in our people. We build trust, offer autonomy, and rely on our team members to deliver with integrity. So when a previously dependable employee starts pushing back, becoming argumentative or oppositional, it can feel like a personal betrayal. This isn’t just a performance issue. It’s a relational one. And…
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LET GO TO LEAD: Why Autonomy is the Key to Performance
There’s a moment in every leader’s journey when they realise that control doesn’t scale. You can’t be across every detail, every decision, every deliverable. Nor should you be.
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HOW TO INITIATE A DIFFICULT CONVERSATION: A Guide for Senior Leaders
There are few moments in leadership more defining than the conversations we would rather not have.
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SELF-AWARENESS IS YOUR MOST UNDERRATED ASSET
Do you know how you land with people? How do people feel after meeting with you? Self-awareness isn’t soft, it’s strategic. It helps you lead with authenticity, build trust, and create a workplace where people thrive.
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THE WHAT IFS…
“I need to have a conversation with Maryanne about her performance recently. I’ve noticed a significant drop in her output, her energy and enthusiasm, the level of care she’s putting into her work. If I’m honest, her attitude around the office has really changed in the last month or so. It’s starting to affect the…
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