Do you have a best friend at work? It sounds a bit of an icky question, right? I was reminded of this question in Gallup's engagement survey when an executive told me there were very few, if any, colleagues they'd want to have over for dinner. It's a bit sad, but I...
Is Your Purpose Missing a Vital Ingredient?
Maybe you've figured out your 'purpose' but felt like it wasn't coming to fruition? A strong sense of purpose really pays off if you're super-busy, questioning life choices or feeling strung out. However, it can easily fall away or become a job for another day, and...
Three things high-performing leaders do under pressure (that others don’t)
The approach to take in any high-stakes situation will depend on your personality, skills and learned behaviours. Having worked with hundreds of leaders facing pressure, there are three things that the high-performers do differently and do well. They have acute...
The Hidden Cost of Stakeholder Friction – How to Smooth Your Engagement Runway
As the world becomes more crowded and connected, key stakeholder groups matter and frictions impose heavy costs. Stakeholders can be full of surprises - you never know quite how they’re going to act or react. Logic doesn’t always prevail because personalities and...




