I try to reflect regularly on the small moments that reveal large truths. Recently, a conversation at home reminded me how easy it is to assume everyone shares the same understanding..

I've set myself a goal to read one personal-development book each month. Here’s what I took from Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson.

“Just banter” isn’t always benign. This post offers three simple questions to check whether humour lands as intended, so teams stay inclusive and people don’t get left out.

Verbal agreements aren’t enough. This post shows how written PDPs create better conversations, signal real investment, track growth and make accountability clearer—so development actually happens.

Doing the job is only half the job. This post explores why waiting to be “discovered” keeps you stuck, and how to build honest, sustainable visibility so the right people see your impact.

Comparing careers is tempting—and distorting. This post unpacks what you don’t see in others’ success, challenges the “higher is better” myth, and offers a values-first way to make confident, satisfying choices.

When you inherit a team, first impressions matter. This post shares three simple questions that help managers build trust, discover hidden strengths and unlock new opportunities from the start.

IR35 may change how you contract work, but it shouldn’t change how you lead. This blog explores how to keep contractors and casual staff engaged, connected and purposeful—so they contribute more effectively while you stay compliant.

Discover three powerful questions from Baroness Sue Campbell MBE to help leaders connect with inherited teams and unlock hidden potential.

I reflect on the Titan sub tragedy and what it reveals about toxic cultures, high performance, and the true cost of ignoring psychological safety in leadership.

I reflect on a personal story about neighbourly help, pride, and emotional intelligence, and why sometimes, connection matters more than being right.

When a senior colleague gets in the way of progress, what should you do? This short read explores emotional intelligence, difficult dynamics, and the power of choosing to re-engage.

“Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance.” – Verna Myers
It’s a quote that often comes up in DEI workshops, and it really resonates with me.

It makes me think of being a teenager at a party.

Too much career advice can get in the way.
Not because it’s wrong, but because it can drown out your own voice.

In a recent personal development planning workshop, a recent graduate said something that’s stayed with me:

“I’ve had loads of career advice lately… but I know I have to figure out which bits are right for me.”

Business Book Club: Tiny Experiments by Anne‑Laure Le Cunff

I've set myself a goal to read one personal-development book each month. Here’s what I took from Tiny Experiments.

I’ve been back from Canada for a little while now, and I’ve found myself reflecting on some of the cultural differences that stuck with me (for all the right reasons). Immersing yourself in another culture can give you a new perspective on your own. Here are a few things I noticed and want to bring back with me:

I've set myself a goal to blog about the books I read. I will extract wisdom from the best business and personal development books I've read and share it with you.

This time around, I’m reading Get Better at Anything – Scott Young.

I've set myself a goal to blog about the books I read. I will extract wisdom from the best business and personal development books I've read and share it with you.

This time around, I’m reading: I, Human: AI, Automation, and the Quest to Reclaim What Makes Us Unique by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic.

Is a business case a simple case of business?

During a recent leadership workshop, we tackled a common obstacle leaders face: how to present ideas in a way that gains support and commitment.

I've set myself a goal to blog about the books I read. I will extract wisdom from the best business and personal development books I've read and share it with you.

This time around, I’m reading: How to Break Up with Your Phone by Catherine Price.