Who have you already written off?

Who have you already written off?

If you’ve been in a coaching session or online workshop with me, you’ve probably seen a big flower vase over my shoulder. Ninety-five percent of the time they’re from my garden, and the roses smell amazing. Most of them come from four bushes in one...
How to Create a Brave Space for Learning

How to Create a Brave Space for Learning

What makes a powerful learning environment?   I had the privilege of joining a small group of speakers in Sydney for an afternoon and evening of learning, feedback and growth. It reminded me just how powerful a well-designed learning environment can be, not just for...
The energetic cost of leadership

The energetic cost of leadership

What does it cost you to lead the way you do? ‘The leader with the most flexibility wins’ is a mantra I offer leaders at the beginning of a Team Motivational Map workshop.I recently reconnected with a leadership team I worked with two months ago. At the start of their...
80 Years of Leadership Lessons from my Mum

80 Years of Leadership Lessons from my Mum

My mum has just turned 80. Wow. That’s a lot of life. And a life well lived. Needless to say, she’s been one of my greatest leadership influences. Here are some of the lessons I’ve learned from her along the way.. 1. Out-nice your enemiesWhen I was in my teens,...