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Are They Telling you the Truth?
The room went quiet when you walked in. That’s not respect. That’s a warning. You’ve seen it happen. The room is buzzing. People talking, laughing, the hum of a team at ease with itself. The leader enters. And within seconds — silence. I’ve been in that room many times. Waiting for the leader. And I’ve […]
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The Pipeline is Full and Still the Water’s Not Flowing Freely
The latest McKinsey Women in the Workplace report contains a finding that should stop every senior leader in their tracks. Women now represent 48% of entry-level leaders. By the time you reach the C-suite, that figure is 29%. The pipeline is full. The talent is...
Not a system failure
A cock-up at the highest level of government. Peter Mandelson appointed US Ambassador against the recommendation of security vetting officials. The Foreign Office overruled them. The Prime Minister wasn't told. When it unravelled, the resignations followed: Mandelson out. Morgan McSweeney, Starmer's chief of staff, gone....
Most Leaders are Fighting for the Wrong Kind of Power
That's a provocative thing to say, but after working with senior executives across industries, I've come to believe it's true. And until leaders understand what power actually is, they'll keep winning battles that cost them the war. The word itself comes from the Anglo-French pouair,...
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A Leadership Lesson in Disappointment
It’s fair to say I feel disappointed today. I’ve poured heart and soul into a new programme I’m...
The Power of Choice in Leadership
I’m sitting at my desk this morning, staring at a blank page, wondering what to say. It’s not...
Boundaries
This bank holiday Monday I was out at the allotment, doing some serious weeding and trimming. As I...
Reframing success
The other day, one of my clients asked me a deceptively simple question: *what does success mean to...
Women Leaders & the Summer Holidays
As I write this, I’m packing my bag to head off and help my daughter this week. She’s...
Develop your Thought Leadership
There's a moment every accomplished woman leader faces when she realises her expertise deserves a bigger stage. You've...
What my Allotment Taught Me about Leadership
It's early harvest time at my allotment, and I'm struck by how much this mirrors the seasons of...
The Power of Journaling
Journaling. The simple practice that quiets the noise in your head Every morning for years now, I've been...
When Perfect Becomes the Enemy of Impact
I've been wrestling with a charity shop jigsaw puzzle for months now. Wildflowers scattered across my coffee table...
Belonging
I'm just back from three weeks in Canada, and I'm sitting here with the most curious feeling. My...
Exhausted? It’s not your Fault
Yesterday, I was at my allotment clearing weeds, trimming grass paths, and netting the fruit trees. With only...
When you Hit a Wall
I'm sitting here on a bright sunny morning in London, watching a clever crow figure out how to...
