What if they won’t play ball?

Last week I got into a tussle with my son over screen time. He has limited access to screens and specific games and he asked to play a game on my phone which my wife had deleted on hers. He assured me that she would let him play the game and I chose to trust that. […]

Is it that you can’t or that you don’t want to?

I was having a fascinating conversation with a super smart and successful client who wants to take his career to the next level this week. We were exploring how he can maximise his impact when he is very time poor, given the pace and breadth of his role. Through this conversation, one thing that came up was […]

What to do you when you get agitated or overwhelmed

I was in a state of agitation The morning hadn’t got off to a good start. My son was dragging his feet for the school run and I could see we were going to be late. I’d slept badly and could feel myself getting into a state of reactivity.  Not the responsive, considered energy I might normally bring […]

The secret to getting things done, even when you don’t feel like it

“I get so frustrated. I know I have these tasks to do, and yet I find myself hopping onto social media or getting a drink or something else. I never get as far as I want. I’m  sure everyone else is crushing it.” I’ve heard so many flavours of this observation/ complaint / self-criticism over the […]

Are You Stuck in a Rut? Identifying Signs of a Personal and Professional Plateau

I’d been doing the same role for a couple of years and I realised that’d I’d hit a wall. Meetings were routine, the level of challenge had fallen off, and worst of all, I didn’t feel like I was growing. I was starting to get that Sunday night feeling, that I had associated with stress. But this […]

Squirrels in Your Brain? Time to Take a Dip in the Lake of Presence

I’m in a pickle. I’m feeling revved up and strung out. The day has not gone as intended.  I am so distractable. I just need a tool. For goodness sake, give me a tool. Mindless scrolling 1 – Productivity 0.  That to do list I had so carefully crafted. Sitting with a coffee ring on it, looking the […]

Why this ‘wrong question’ uncovers the secret to peace of mind

Last week I was listening to a wonderful interview between Mayim Bialek (of Big Bang Theory fame), Jonathan Cohen, her collaborator, and spiritual leader Sadhguru. In 30 minutes there was a ton of wisdom share about mental and physical health, the role of pharmaceuticals in society and, most importantly, what any one has to do to […]

Silicon Stardom: Creating Your Personal Brand as a Tech Leader

We’re in the midst of an ongoing technological renaissance, where the silicon chips are the paintbrushes and the digital landscape is the canvas. In such a world, where words like ‘blockchain’ and ‘metaverse’ have become commonplace, the role of a tech leader is constantly evolving. It’s no longer about having just the technical acumen, it’s […]

Where most leaders fear to tread

How honest are you being with yourself? Perhaps this question about how honest you’re being might strike you as odd. But I’m called to share it from some of the deep work I’m seeing unfold with my clients as they look courageously at who they are being in their lives, as the vehicle for creating what they […]

Are you piloting the plane?

What happens when you hit turbulence in your life? Do you fly straight or start second guessing yourself? In conversation with a client this week we were discussing how their organisation seemed to be descending into dysfunction.  Decisions are being made without consultation and sometimes against the flow of logic.  It’s hard not to take this personally when it […]