Ever say something you instantly wished you could take back? You know the feeling: your stomach drops, the room goes silent, and you are filled with regret, not only for what you said but how you delivered it! I recently…
Ever catch yourself thinking, “Wait…haven’t I been here before!”You’re showing up differently, or you think so. You’ve set clear intentions. You’re working on your growth. Yet, the outcomes are still frustratingly familiar. You defined your model of what change looks…
In Part One, we explored two subtle yet damaging leadership behaviours: making excuses and blaming others. In this post, we’ll dive into the final two traps – behaviours that quietly erode your leadership presence. These tendencies may show up during…
At the start of a new project or business cycle, it’s easy to feel energized. You set bold goals, commit to a strong strategy, and prepare for meaningful change. A few weeks in, despite all your effort, the results aren’t…
I watched The Iron Lady a while back, and it shifted how I saw Margaret Thatcher—not just as a political figure, but as a woman. A whole woman. She was a wife, a mother, a leader. She was sharp, resilient,…
Craig had a fear of public speaking, especially giving formal presentations to clients. This fear was holding him back both personally and professionally. His self-doubt was robbing him of his potential. So, how did a guy terrified of public speaking…
At a recent workshop, one of the participants shared a story that hit close to home for many leaders. He had taken a bold step, asking his colleagues for feedback on how he was showing up at work. He wanted…
From big career moves to speaking up in meetings, leadership is shaped by a constant stream of decisions: Should I or shouldn’t I? Sometimes it’s whether to challenge the status quo in a room full of people who see things…