For years “culture change programmes” have been the bread and butter of my consultant peers, and to be frank I have been rather intimidated by the idea of working with “culture” – such a mystical and indefinable thing. That is … read more
I must admit to trying to be perfect a lot of the time. The perfect mother, wife, coach, friend, home maker. My ambition to change the world was sourced in wanting to be perfect too. I still have to watch … read more
“The central challenge 21st century boardrooms must face is not reinventing strategies, or business models, but reinventing businesses as institutions” Haque Old systems are undoubtedly dying. We all feel it. True leadership is focusing on creating new ways forward … read more
Good sleep and feeling peaceful are my most precious assets. Without these I start to flounder, my family suffers miserably and all other achievements fall away. I swear by guided relaxation. Not really a surprise. Simple enough, but so easy to forget when … read more
I wish I remembered how to be assertive when I agreed to host an event just before Christmas. I am a classic case; hedging when I need help, feeling too guilty to ask and then getting disgruntled when assistance isn’t … read more
There is one question that always gives an energy spark for my clients and me. This question will interrupt a long-winded story I am telling myself about an issue. It helps focus on what is important rather than on the monologue … read more
Annoyances at work creep up and wrap around us and before we know it we are well and truly hooked. Even minor things can bend us out of shape. Like the way that people say “cheers” at the end of … read more
“We just keep going around in circles?” – a common complaint leaders make about their teams. Top teams are full of bright, successful people but still they feel stuck. Recent research finds that CEO’s frequently challenge individuals but don’t challenge … read more
