Why should I return to the office when I can work from here?” …

Schools are out, the holiday season has arrived, and the demands on our leader’s time, flexibility, and the option to work from home is a hot topic for discussion.  This challenge remains front and centre for many of the leadership org...

Success: These results may surprise you.

According to a recent HBR article, 49% of people promoted internally are underperforming up to 18 months after those moves. McKinsey reports that 27% to 46% of executives transitioning to a new role are regarded as failures or disappointments two years later...

What happens when you put high-performing individual experts together as a team?

• Outstanding output?
• Progressive Performance?
• Dysfunctional Dynamics?

‘We need help! We are individually incredibly talented. They are outstanding performers, great minds, and have achieved a lot in their careers...

We’ve all had them in our teams. Those outspoken, challenger leaders who want to push the boundaries, go rogue, thinking at a hundred miles an hour and wanting to drive a new initiative before anyone can digest it, leaving a disgruntled, alienated team behind.

Love or loath this, like Marmite, divi...

Leadership is a complex and multifaceted concept, and leadership effectiveness lies at its core.

But what exactly is leadership effectiveness, and why does it matter?

“We are all talented and even at a leadership level we don’t always know where our talents are best served. We fall into the delive...

Effective leadership combines soft skills to create harmony, guide others and inspire action with hard skills to define the direction of success.

Effective leadership isn’t defined by one-size-fits-all characteristics but rather by a combination of traits that are adaptable to different situations....

Leadership effectiveness is not just a nice-to-have quality; it’s critical for the success and growth of organisations, teams, and even nations. Effective leadership creates a ripple effect throughout an organisation.   

It fosters a culture of trust, transparency, and open communication, empowerin...

You have the right people, and the strategy is solid, but the team aren’t delivering the impact you need Maybe you have a leadership effectiveness gap which reduced the impact of your strategy.   A leadership effectiveness gap can manifest in many ways. Left unchecked the impact on your company’s bo...

What does it take to be a truly effective leader? 

There are so many myths about what it takes to be a truly effective leader. When delving into the intricate realm of leadership, one unmistakable truth emerges: there exists no universal blueprint or one-size-fits-all approach.  

Leadership, in it...

It’s not what you know that’s important as a leader;

it’s how you think about what you know,

how you share it,

bring it to life,

and make that knowledge available to other people,

This combination defines your level of leadership effectiveness and creates organisational success.  But what exact...

The more senior we are in our work the greater the stakes. The greater the pressure. The greater the impact. The greater the responsibility to yourself and others. It’s in this space where leaders can get hijacked by the stressful situations they face and this can show up as a lack of emotional cont...

Can the Level of your Leadership Success Be Impacted By Your Style?
 
💡 What does dressing for your diary mean?
💡 How does your individual style talk to your leadership identity and the impact you want to have?  
💡 What does your professional identity say about who you are as a leader and as a person?
 
W...

Are You Making Your Value Clear?
💡 How are you representing yourself?
💡 Do you sit there in meetings thinking about the context without sharing your thoughts with the room?
💡 Are you being clear on what it is you want to be known for and aligning it with what it is that you want to say?
 
One of the bigg...

Did you know that …

We all know that exercise changes t...

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...

The five biggest hurdles facing leaders in transition: Ascending to a more senior leadership role is not just a significant career milestone, but a testament to your value and potential within the organisation. However, it’s important to acknowledge that this transition is not without its challenges...

Are back-to-back meetings draining your energy and limiting your leadership effectiveness? It’s time to take control and shift from reactive to intentional leadership.

Our 4 Ways to Shift from Back-to-Back Meeting Drain to Sustainable Leadership Impact tool will help you:
✅ Regain focus and clarity...

Demand for leaders who can demonstrate a high level of leadership agility often tops my clients’ executive assessment requirements.

This much-sought-after skill is critical for organisations aiming to develop a flexible, mobile and resilient workforce who can thrive in ambiguity. Those leaders who ...

Transitioning from a peer to a leader can be one of the most challenging phases in any professional journey. This shift requires a delicate balance of authority, respect, and empathy.

The dynamics of the role change, and so do the expectations of the leader.

Here are some key challenges and strate...

The more uncertain your environment, the greater the opportunity—if you have the leadership skills to capitalise on it. 

Research has identified seven skills that, when mastered allow leaders to think strategically and navigate the unknown effectively. They are the abilities to anticipate, challeng...