Unlocking Leadership Effectiveness

An experienced executive leader came to coaching at a pivotal moment in their career.
Having led internationally, navigated multiple restructurings, and delivered commercial growth, they were now looking ahead at a transformation opportunity unlike any other. The vision was bold: re-shaping the orga...

During a leadership team coaching session, one executive stayed back to chat. He welcomed the confidential space to reflect and asked me what I had observed in his leadership and as a team player.

Before answering, I asked why the question mattered. His response was striking: despite being a highly...

Case Study: The Leadership Tipping Point

What is one of the biggest de-railers for a senior leader’s career?

At the most senior levels, the decisions a leader makes ripple across functions, geographies, and cultures. The pressure is immense: clarity is scarce, complexity is constant, and yet thes...

September: The New Year in Business -  NewlandRock Leadership Impact

September is the true new year in business. Discover how leaders can use urgency, clarity, and the Four Levers of Leadership Impact® to finish the year strong.

September: The Strategic Reset

While January signals the start of...

Under pressure, even brilliant leaders stumble — rushing, rambling, or shutting down.

The usual fix? More “communication skills training.” But it rarely sticks.

Great leadership is not just what you say but how you hold the room, especially when you don’t have all the answers.

Real change comes f...

Great leadership is not just what you say but how you hold the room, especially when you don’t have all the answers. The real shift comes from understanding yourself — your values, your anchors, your authentic leadership style. That’s when clarity becomes sustainable.

At NewlandRock, this is what o...

In today’s fast-paced work environment, leaders often find themselves pulled in multiple directions, struggling to balance responsibilities, stakeholder expectations, and personal well-being. Without clear boundaries, burnout is inevitable, and effectiveness declines. That’s why setting strong bound...

Download: Leadership Transition Checklist 

Set Yourself Up for Strategic Success in 90 days

Moving into a new leadership role isn’t just the next step—it’s a different game. This checklist distils the Four Levers of Leadership Impact® into a simple, practical tool you can use to avoid common trans...

Creating a Purpose Driven Leadership Identity Post Merger

Results at a Glance

• Defined team purpose, guiding principles & behaviours
• Built clarity on strategic priorities and scope
• Created sub-groups to advance transformation pillars
• Improved collaboration speed and reduced meeting fatigue
...

Aligning Leadership with a New Strategic Direction

Results at a Glance

• Created critical success factors for leadership effectiveness
• Defined and embedded a new leadership benchmark
• Elevated team alignment & interdependencies
• Personalised development plans for each leader

Challenge

A...

From Talented Individuals to a High-Performing Leadership Team

Results at a Glance

• +40% engagement within the leadership team
• Internal brand visibility to Board level; presenting to Group CEO collectively
• Expanded Chief’s scope and responsibilities
• Shift from individual high performers → c
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Why Empathy is Your Leadership Edge

Leadership today isn’t just about delivering results — it’s about inspiring people to thrive together. While speed, decisiveness, and vision remain important, empathy is emerging as the differentiator of truly impactful leaders. The ability to understand and conn...

Sustaining Leadership Impact: Your Six Steps to Long-Term Success

Read my latest post about sustaining your leadership impact: Your Six Steps to Long-Term Success! Understanding your motivations, strengths, aspirations, and challenges reveals a pattern about who you are.

When I founded NewlandRock...

In this challenging time of change and uncertainty the need for strong and effective leadership in the workplace has never been more important. In this article I interview Kate Thomas from our sister company Newland Rock to discuss what key qualities she thinks companies should be looking for when r...

How Our Executive Coaching Programmes Strengthen Mental Fitness

In today’s fast-paced business world, executives and senior leaders face immense pressure to perform, make strategic decisions, and inspire their teams. But peak performance isn’t just about technical skills and business acumen—it requ...

Try this approach instead 

Setting career goals is common, even straightforward:

✅ I want a pay rise.
✅ I want a promotion.
✅ I want a new job.

These goals are important—they bring clarity and a plan. Many of us climb the career ladder step by step, working toward the next level.

But what happens when you...

Stay at the top of your game with this tip. 
 
Experience is your ticket to play—it gets you in the room, but it no longer defines success at a leadership level. Knowledge may start the conversation, but how leaders execute is what sets them apart. 

Leadership effectiveness is about shifting gears to t...

Hands up 🙋‍♀️—who wouldn’t love a lighter workload? 

Leadership effectiveness isn’t just about crossing items off your to-do list; it’s about focusing on tasks that truly move the needle. The ones that create real business impact versus those that just bring the satisfaction of “getting things done.”...

Leadership isn’t just about having a bold vision—it’s about translating that vision into tangible business impact. 

During a recent coaching conversation, an executive leader was energised by the future possibilities of transforming their organisation. But that excitement quickly turned into overwhel...

One of the biggest leadership challenges I’ve seen isn’t just about making decisions—it’s about clarifying how decisions should be made. 

Too often, leaders get pulled into every decision, slowing down momentum and preventing teams from moving forward with confidence. On the other hand, some decision...