Getting certain during uncertain times

Uncertainty, the unknown, the grey area, whatever you wish to call it, there is a space that sits between knowing and not-knowing that as leaders (and humans) we are constantly navigating. Our tolerance for navigating this uncertain terrain can vary according to our past experiences, personal makeup, external circumstances, and

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Critical Conversations: Finding the sweet spot

In leadership and life, there are times when we need to have “critical conversations”. These are the conversations that many of us find challenging. Even the thought of having one of these conversations can cause a knot in the stomach, a sick feeling, shaking, and a huge need to avoid,

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Courageous leadership is what happens in the shaky moments

Leadership is not glamorous. Whilst there may be moments of pomp and celebration, your time is spent in service to your community. Whilst those leaders who are innovative, out-there show-casing their latest and greatest programmes or ideas may be courageous in their sharing, I believe courageous leadership happens in the

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Have you been giving your power away?

Let’s say there are two types of people in the world (a huge generalisation I know, but bear with me); those who are “at effect” and those who are “at cause” in their life. Each group of people use language and see the world differently. For those people who are

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NY intentions: Are we setting ourselves up for failure?

I don’t want to be a downer, but I do want to be ‘real’. Since the beginning of the year, my social media feed has been chock full of people setting their new year intentions. Most stem from what they don’t want in their lives based on their previous year

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How we choose to see the world, creates the world we see.

In my experience, a huge and vital part of being human is relationships. Relationships with ourselves, relationships with others and relationships with our environment. What we choose to see in any of these three elements can determine our life satisfaction. When the chips are down, and life feels hard, we

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Identifying and developing your secure-base

In a letter to Robert Hooke in 1675, Isaac Newton made his most famous statement:  “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants”.  Your personal journey defines who you are as a leader. Significant experiences, people and events, either positive or negative, have helped

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“Secure-base” leadership – it starts with you.

Over the next few weeks, I will be exploring the concept of “Secure-base” leadership. I will unpack it from different perspectives, bringing in my own thought leadership, and providing some thought pieces for you to consider as you lead your own and others’ practices. The term “secure-base” came from a

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One Step at a Time

When you get into your car, you automatically put on your seat belt. You don’t think about doing it or why you do it because it is automatic. It is a habit Your brain likes habits because they’re efficient. When we’re looking to make changes in our lives and those

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