“Just do what you’re told.”
03 Dec 0 CommentsIf you’re a senior leader, this isn’t just poor advice; it’s a missed opportunity. True
“Development plans always help you grow.”
26 Nov 0 CommentsHow’s your development plan going? If you’re like most people, I’m guessing – not well.
“She’s going to think less of me.”
19 Nov 0 CommentsIt’s a common fear. Doing a psychometric assessment as part of your development can feel
“We don’t have time to discuss where we’re going; we’re in too much of a hurry to get there!”
12 Nov 0 CommentsIt’s a sentiment I often hear from leaders under pressure to deliver results—and fast! But
“You can operate at 100% all day.”
08 Nov 0 CommentsActually, we can’t. Here’s why. Most of us only have about 2-3 hours of peak
“Another leadership training session… that’ll be the game-changer!
04 Nov 0 CommentsIf leadership development is on your agenda—for yourself or your organisation—make sure it’s an investment
“No point starting now; the year is basically over!”
01 Nov 0 CommentsIt’s tempting to put everything off until the new year, but I’d encourage you to
“We can’t achieve that because…”
28 Oct 0 CommentsEver caught yourself thinking this? Our brains are so quick to zero in on issues
“Leaders should have all the answers.”
24 Oct 0 CommentsMany leaders carry this unconscious expectation that they need to know it all. But what
“Experiential activities are all so CRINGE!”
09 Aug 0 CommentsI’m often told about cringe-worthy experiences people have had during leadership retreats, trainings and team-building
“Leadership development is a nice to have.”
20 Feb 0 CommentsI have just welcomed my latest cohort of leaders into my programme “Driving a high-performance
“I don’t need support; things are fine.”
01 Feb 0 CommentsMore than a decade ago, I had a surgery that was supposed to fix a
OOO until 21 Jan 2024
21 Dec 0 Comments2023 – what an incredible year! There were definitely hard parts and challenges. And it
Proud Parent Alert
02 Nov 0 CommentsAsher (16, pictured right) – the face of the business; closing leads and providing an
15 year milestone
13 Oct 0 CommentsWinning Performance is 15 today! And 7-year-old me is so chuffed, given she vowed and
Summarise then explain
04 Oct 0 CommentsSummarise then explain for greater impact when writing emails (inspired by the “Inverted Pyramid”). Not
“You can have it all.”
21 Sep 0 CommentsOne of the biggest lies I think we’ve bought into is that you can have
“You’re either on the wagon, or you’re off it.”
13 Sep 0 CommentsBeing an executive coach, I work with some incredible high-performers. The motivated, goal-oriented types who
“You’ve got to work long hours to be successful.”
07 Sep 0 CommentsMany years ago, I worked for a firm where the expectation was everyone would work
“Psychometrics are a waste of time…”
31 Aug 0 CommentsI often encounter people who have had negative experiences with psychometrics – both as a
“Leadership is a one-person job.”
28 Aug 0 CommentsWhile I love working one-on-one to help chief executives perform at their peak, there is
“360-degree feedback does more harm than good.”
23 Aug 0 CommentsIf most of us agree that feedback is a gift, why isn’t everyone asking to
“I’m going to give them a piece of my mind!”
21 Aug 0 CommentsOne of the things I’m often called in to do is “relationship optimisation”; in other
“I have to disagree with you there…”
15 Aug 0 CommentsMy younger self was pretty combative. Always standing up for what I believed in, arguing
“What others think of you is none of your business.”
10 Aug 0 CommentsI’ve noticed this movement lately of people being closed to feedback. When asked: “Can I
“Restructures are the best way to drive change.”
07 Aug 0 CommentsEspecially in the current climate, every organisation I talk to seems to want the same
“The paycheque at the end of the month is recognition enough.”
04 Aug 0 CommentsLast weekend, while I was out enjoying the sunshine, my 16-year-old was drumming up business
“Talking a good game builds trust.”
03 Aug 0 CommentsI am a tough nut to crack. The more someone tries to push me –
“To be an effective leader, all you need is more knowledge.”
01 Aug 0 CommentsThis week, I’m excited to be starting monthly executive coaching with a couple of new
“You’re the only one who feels like an imposter at times.”
31 Jul 0 CommentsActually, this couldn’t be further from the truth – so many highly competent people feel
“You need an outrageous amount of self-confidence to be successful.”
26 Jul 0 CommentsI used to experience a lot of performance anxiety when I very first started executive
“Only our high-potential leaders are worth developing.”
24 Jul 0 CommentsI’ve been noticing this interesting trend in group leadership development – organisations spending more time
Introducing my better half…
09 Feb 0 CommentsWhere we live, my husband is pretty famous. People who he’s never met know who
“We’ve gone with something sexier instead.”
01 Feb 0 CommentsI’m based in Orewa, so it’s been a tumultuous week. Friday’s torrential rain and winds
“The leader should write the strategic plan.”
24 Jan 0 CommentsThe strategic plan – as important as it is – is not magical in and
You help, but are you helpable?
17 Jan 0 CommentsMy father had a horrifying accident while out bike riding with me and my mother
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