Have you ever thought to yourself ‘why is no-one listening’? Listening can be really difficult…
Leadership Development

Changing how we change
People talk about change a great deal and there’s a thirst for knowledge in how to deliver better, more lasting change. There are models (many of which have valuable content) but – as I concluded in a recent talk I gave – getting better at change might just be asking the wrong question.

Dismantling some sandbags
If as leaders of organisations and teams, we want people to be ambitious – to be creative and drive our performance, practices or culture forward, it’s critical that we help people to set goals that will get us there. It could literally mean the difference between astonishing success and outright failure if we don’t.

#5 Why do I have to get involved in everything?
The complexity and pace of our working world continue. Engaging, motivating and coaching your team is…

15 Principles for hiring into technical teams
Hire the right person and they can shift the outlook and capability of a team. …

7 Leadership Development Buying Mistakes to Avoid
Companies spend millions on leadership training and development, and for what result? If you’re considering training, here are some tips to help.

Gratitude. It’s hard.
We are entering into a world where people are starting to speak up about their…

Business Change and Newton’s Laws of Motion
This is a parallel I’ve drawn in conversation for quite a while, but I’ve never…

It’s all about visualisation (and pitching isn’t just for sales)
Running a business, I’ve quickly understood the importance of a succinct, clear and interesting pitch…