I love to explore the origins of a word. Come to understand it intimately, and fully. And in the process, explore how it might serve me and others. Today, I’ve chosen the word “rebel”. Interestingly both a verb and a noun. Rebel. It’s a word I’ve always loved. Indeed, to this day, I  have a […]

This past weekend, history was made. European golfers clinched victory in the Ryder Cup on American soil — the first time in many years. And they did so against a backdrop of heavy police presence, open hostility, and relentless abuse from US fans. The criticism wasn’t just directed at the team’s performance; it was deeply […]

The Autumn Equinox always reminds me of balance. That rare moment in the year when the sun rises due East and sets due West, when day and night hold equal sway. At least, that’s the idea. Here in London it’s not quite exact: 6:49am to 6:59pm, but near enough for me to pause and reflect. […]

This week marks a milestone for me: the very first workshop of a new program I’ve poured my heart and soul into creating. It’s been months in the making: crafting the content, shaping the flow, promoting it to my community, and ensuring it will deliver real value. This is important work, work that matters to […]

It’s fair to say I feel disappointed today. I’ve poured heart and soul into a new programme I’m developing for women leaders, and when I looked at the sign-ups, it wasn’t what I’d hoped for. In my head, I caught myself saying: *“No one is interested.”* Even as I write that, I know it isn’t […]

I’m sitting at my desk this morning, staring at a blank page, wondering what to say. It’s not that I have nothing to talk about. Quite the opposite. There are too many topics swirling around in my head, all of them vying for attention. Too many options to consider. And the more I have, the […]

This bank holiday Monday I was out at the allotment, doing some serious weeding and trimming. As I worked my way around a new bed I’d laid earlier this year, I noticed how quickly the grasses and creeping buttercup had invaded from all sides. It was time to reclaim the boundaries of the plot. The […]

The other day, one of my clients asked me a deceptively simple question: *what does success mean to you?* It made me pause. Because for so many women leaders I work with — and honestly, for most people — success is defined by the outcome. It’s the promotion, the new role, the finished project, the […]

As I write this, I’m packing my bag to head off and help my daughter this week. She’s wrestling with two energetic kids and a demanding career, while her husband is performing on stage in the West End. And she’s far from the only woman leader I know trying to balance a high-pressure role with […]

There’s a moment every accomplished woman leader faces when she realises her expertise deserves a bigger stage. You’ve built credibility within your organisation, but no further. You know your insights could transform entire industries if more people heard them. The harsh truth? Brilliant women are underrepresented in industry conversations that shape our future. And that’s […]