Does Leadership Development Actually Work? (A brutal, honest, hopeful take on why it often doesn’t — but really can!) Let’s start with the BS. You approach a company and say, “We need a leadership development programme.” You might throw in a few vague ideas about “resilience” or “people skills” or “getting our managers to
Women's Health in the Workplace: Beyond the Basics For too long, women’s health has lived in the shadows of workplace conversation, a topic tiptoed around, awkwardly avoided, or simply not acknowledged at all. In recent years, the surge in menopause awareness has helped chip away at the stigma, and it’s been encouraging to see campaigns, training,
Creating a Culture of Belonging: Empowering Individuals in the Workplace The Power of Belonging at Work A sense of belonging is more than just a feel-good factor—it’s a critical element in workplace fulfilment. When individuals feel that they belong, they are more likely to be engaged, motivated, and committed to their work. Belonging drives connection, fostering an environment
Accidental Managers: Myth or Reality? Debunking the Leadership Dilemma Do we have a problem here? The term "accidental manager" refers to individuals who find themselves in managerial or leadership roles not because of a clear, intentional development path or inherent leadership aptitude, but rather by circumstance or tenure. Often, these individuals are promoted due to their technical
Why Stand By When You Can Make a Difference? It wasn’t my intention to write on this topic, but certain things keep happening that push me back to it—like a soapbox I’m comfortable standing on right now. The question that haunts me is: What is the right tone? Too soft, and it gets lost. Too hard,
I’m not fine, but I’m thriving… When I was around 5 or 6, I entered a talent competition whilst on a classic British caravan park holiday. I’d watched as the boy before me ran off stage crying and suddenly this feeling, one I’d never felt before, hit the pit of my stomach. A bit
