Self-discovery The leadership clients I work with are often surprised when I suggest the first step to being a great leader is self-discovery. Aren’t they already themselves? What is there to discover? Am I asking them to ditch their worldly possessions and travel the globe to ‘find themselves?’ No. What I’m asking them to do…
When was the last time you felt joyful? As busy leaders, we’re constantly juggling priorities and curating never-ending lists of things to do. What if that to-do list was filled with things that actually gave you joy? It might sound impossible, but focusing your time on what gives you joy could have benefits that go…
Feeling underappreciated at work can leave you feeling frustrated and demotivated. When you’re putting in a lot of effort, and you think it’s going unnoticed, you might start to wonder what the point is. We all want to feel appreciated for what we do, and in fact, praise and recognition is often a greater motivator…
It’s taken me a long time to learn it’s OK to be me! Like most leaders, I’d previously spent my time focusing on anything and everything that landed on my desk. Yet that approach was draining my energy, leaving me feeling less than motivated at work. Taking it back to 2015 …my first 12 months…
Do you ever feel like you’re a vastly different person at work than you are at home? I’m not talking about dressing and behaving in a professional manner. But when you feel like you’re playing the role of someone else at work or constantly filtering yourself to present a particular image. I call this your…
What is Self-Leadership? Leaders spend a lot of time focusing on external factors. Processes, people, targets. We’re constantly trying to shape and influence these external factors to bring us closer to our goals and objectives. But how often do you spend time focusing on you? Would it surprise you if I said that you would…
A Centre for Mental Health study found that presenteeism from mental ill health alone costs the UK economy £15.1 billion per year, and absenteeism costs £8.4 billion. To combat this, lots of workplaces have implemented wellbeing policies to help employees manage their own health positively. However, not every organisation has these policies in place. And…
How often do you take the time to just think? I don’t mean a momentary pause before you make a big decision. How often do you take the time to sit with your thoughts, without distraction, to come up with new ideas, and to reflect on your personal goals and achievements? If you’re like the…
Have you ever had the feeling that maybe you’re just not cut out for your leadership role? That your colleagues are better than you are? That perhaps you’ve made a mistake in thinking leadership was for you? Welcome to Imposter Syndrome! It’s completely normal, and it affects more people than you’d think. From CEOs to…
