Hi there, You've explained it once… twice… maybe three times. And somehow that important task you gave your team? It's still not done right. So you chase. You check in. You send that email. That Slack message. 🤨 And before you know it, you're doing the thing you thought you'd already delegated. Sound familiar? "How do I make my team more accountable?" is one of the most common questions I get asked in leadership workshops. This isn't about poor performance. It's about poor clarity, and even...
29 days ago • 2 min read
Hi there! Well it’s been another mad week in the AI world. So much development and progress in such a short space of time. The CEO of Anthropic (which makes Claude) put the fear of god in me this week, especially as a parent of teenage children. He predicted that AI will take 50% of white collar entry jobs in the next 5 years. The AI Leadership Challenge This pace of change, and the equal worry about what will happen, is truly something else. But when it comes to leadership there is something...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hi there, This week I'm continuing my Leadership and AI series, focusing on one of the trickiest parts of being a manager – influencing stakeholders and managing up. You know that moment when you're about to walk into a meeting with a senior stakeholder, and there's that little voice in your head saying, "I really hope this lands." You've done your preparation, you've got your presentation sorted, but somehow you're still not sure if they'll actually connect with what you're saying. Well,...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hi there, Have you ever felt like you're not getting the career progress you want, even when you're working hard? One of the biggest risks we face isn't poor performance - it's standing still without realising it. When I start coaching clients, helping them get clear on the personal development goals and strategies that will make the biggest difference, the fastest, is where we always start. But with AI there is new tool to add to the toolbox to help. In this week’s video, I break down how to...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi there, The smartest managers I know aren't waiting. They're already using AI to save hours every week. If you're wondering whether it's safe to use AI at work, you're not alone. I was amazed to read that according to Deloitte, nearly one in three UK employees are already paying for their own AI tools because their companies haven't caught up with policy or training. But leadership means moving ahead thoughtfully—not waiting. AI is moving through the world of work like a rocket, and if you...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi there, Just a quick one from me this week, there’s no video lesson this week, because I’m taking some proper time off with my family for Easter. And rather than just disappear, I wanted to say something about that. Because I think it matters — especially for those of us trying to lead well. We often talk about being strategic in our roles — but rarely do we talk about being strategic with our life. But if you’re not clear on what your personal goals are — with your family, your partner,...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hi there, You’re delivering. You’re dependable. But deep down, do you ever feel like there’s more in you — and you’re not quite sure how to get seen differently? This week’s video is all about the small mindset shift that helps you stop being overlooked… and start being seen as the strategic leader you already are. We’re talking about the CEO mindset — and how to start using it today, even if you're not the boss (yet). Here are three practical strategies I break down in the video, and how you...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Hi there! Let's be honest — most meetings are either too long, too vague, or too rushed. And even the best-intentioned leaders find themselves winging it. But the way you run a meeting shapes how people see you as a leader. In this week's video, I have broken down three small leadership habits that transform how you show up in meetings — and they're simple enough to try this week. 1. Schedule your thinking time Most of us know we should prepare — but few of us protect time to do it. The key...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hi there, You know when you are flat out with work, and someone suddenly stops you to ask you a question... You say, “I’m just really busy right now.” Totally normal, right? I know, you are in back-to-back with meetings, your inbox is overflowing, and you’re juggling more than ever. However you have a problem… “I’m busy” is quietly damaging your leadership. It doesn’t sound strategic — it sounds reactive. When your team or peers hear it, they often interpret is as: They’re not important...
4 months ago • 3 min read