I remember standing in that boardroom,  feeling nervous and more than a little exposed. I took a deep breath and began to present my proposed change initiative to the executive team. As the only woman in the room — when was it ever different as a woman in tech? — I looked around the room […]

I had an interesting conversation with a client recently that gave an ‘aha moment’, challenging everything I felt I knew about work-life balance. Like many women leaders I work with, Sarah was struggling to “find balance” – that elusive state where career ambitions and family life somehow perfectly align. But here’s what struck me: every […]

Ever notice how success can sometimes feel like it’s working against you? I’ve been reflecting on this lately as my calendar fills up with exciting opportunities — speaking engagements, collaboration requests, and potential partnerships. All stemming from the consistent thought leadership work I’ve done over the past many months. While these opportunities are exactly what […]

Have you ever noticed how different the energy feels when someone truly listens to you? I experienced this at a conference not long ago, when I had the opportunity to compare and contrast the approaches two leaders took. In one, a brilliant woman leader shared innovative solutions, only to have her ideas glossed over. Tragic. […]

Starting a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle over Christmas seemed like the perfect holiday activity. A chance to unwind, I thought, as I opened the box and spread hundreds of pieces across my dining room table. Little did I know this puzzle would teach me a profound lesson about leadership and making sense of complexity. As I […]

A little over a week ago, Elon Musk had a go at a couple of political figures here in the UK. It spread like wildfire on social media, then throughout the UK press. What interests me about this is the media storm it created and the nature of that coverage. How does a woman leader […]

As we begin 2025, and indeed at the beginning of any year, month, week or day, I find it really helpful to have a Big Domino to focus my attention on.  I first came across the Big Domino idea from Tim Ferriss, the author of the 4-Hour Work Week.  His definition — “the One Thing, […]

Every year at about this time, many of us sit down and vow that next year we’ll do better. It may be shedding a few pounds and getting fit. It could be enhancing our leadership skills, or tackling a significant project.   Despite our initial enthusiasm, it’s not long before we slip up. A month […]

The end of the calendar year is often a crazy time for many people.  So much to do, so little time left before the end of the year in which to get it all done. It’s hectic, full on, stressful, and — have you ever considered — possibly not even necessary? What makes this end […]

Every day I pick a word from the small ceramic bowl on my desk. Words of wisdom; words to inspire; and each day a word to guide my day. Today that word is ‘trust’.  We all think we know what trust is; when it’s present and when it’s not. When it’s safe for us to […]