80 Years of Leadership Lessons from my Mum

80 Years of Leadership Lessons from my Mum

by | Apr 27, 2026 | Blog, eNews

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,...
Stop making your team guess what you mean

Stop making your team guess what you mean

by | Apr 2, 2026 | Blog, eNews

Are you providing your leaders and team with enough context to interpret your questions and directions? Joanna had just stepped into a senior leadership role with a clear mandate: increase customer focus. But something wasn’t landing. When she asked questions of her...
The surprising challenge of asking real questions

The surprising challenge of asking real questions

by | Feb 9, 2026 | Blog, eNews

You’d think it would be easy… I give a group of experienced leaders a real-world scenario and ask them to create as many open questions as they can to expand the conversation and surface new perspectives. But it’s not easy at all! In fact, this activity in my Leaders...
My Five Christmas Gifts of Less

My Five Christmas Gifts of Less

by | Dec 15, 2025 | Blog, eNews

Each December I sit down with a cup of Christmas Tea*, reflect on the conversations I’ve had with leaders throughout the year, and ask myself ‘What do leaders truly need this Festive Season?’ This year, the answer is unmistakably clear. You don’t need more. You need...