My Favourite Playful Practices

At work we often double down on the aspects of yourself that leads with confidence, is in control and driven to succeed on your life mission. But often our strengths can also be our weaknesses. I fall into this trap myself. Sometimes I need to remind myself to add play in my day, and leverage […]
Why our ideas about team development are wrong!

I had the idea for this blog because of an article I saw recently on the Atlassian website. It tried to answer the question, “how do you build a kick-ass agile team”. Which is a great question. We would all benefit from knowing how to lead a team to greatness and how to know whether […]
Unveiling Feminine Power: Stories of Triumph and Transformation

Embracing Collective Strength and Personal Empowerment In the quest for true power, it’s time we reframed the narrative. Power is not just an individual’s triumph; it’s a collective force, of our unique strengths woven together. In my recent book, “Rising to Feminine Power: The Lasso of Truth,” I delve into this very concept, exploring the […]
Ambidextrous Leadership: The Key to Success in a Changing World

In today’s fast-paced business environment, leaders need to be able to think both strategically and operationally. They must keep up with the latest trends and developments, whilst also managing the day-to-day demands of the business. This is what is known as ambidextrous leadership. Ambidextrous leaders are able to balance two seemingly opposing forces: exploration and […]
Feminine Power
Biases drive our behaviour and underpin our organizational systems Biases exist in our society and affect our understanding of power. These biases are often unconscious and can hold us back as leaders and play a significant role in limiting women’s access to leadership positions. Due to a lack of role models, and use of masculine […]
The 4 Day Work Week
Everyone is familiar with the typical workweek of five days, eight hours a day. But what if we could reach the same level of productivity while working fewer days and fewer hours? This is the idea behind a four-day workweek. By reducing the amount of time spent in the office, employers can enable their employees […]
The Global Leadership Forecast 2023: Fragile Workforce, Shortfalls in Trust in Leadership, and the Necessity to Develop New Skills
The Global Leadership Forecast to report series is the longest-running global study of leadership, conducted by DDI. The 2023 forecast surveyed 13,695 leaders from 1,556 organisations. This data reveals a fragile workforce that is struggling to trust their leaders and recognizes the need for new skills in order to succeed. There are many results […]
When a small business fails

Covid-19 had a devastating effect on my small business. As an eternal optimist, I have written a lot about the benefits of COVID. The silver linings we found in a pandemic, when it was a time to reevaluate, become more introspective, get quieter, and reflect on what was important. But it was also a time […]
Networking for Luck

I recently saw this management tip of the day from HBR and it resonated with me, because this is exactly what I do when I network. According to HBR, you can see networking as an opportunity to increase your luck through serendipity and benefit your career. Here’s how it works. Actively practice connecting with others […]
New Year’s Resolutions you will stick to
As 2023 starts to well and truly gear up how are your resolution going? Whether it’s eating healthier, getting more sleep, quitting smoking, hitting the gym more often, or taking up a new hobby – a new year is the perfect time for a fresh reset on old habits. How do you ensure your resolutions […]