AI writing tools can be useful, but their suggestions are not neutral. This short reflection explores whether advice to make writing more confident can sometimes push us towards a narrower, more traditionally masculine version of authority.

A senior leader once told me I wasn’t cut out to be a manager. For years, I believed him. It took time to realise that his judgement reflected his values, not my potential.

Is the 'old school' management style a relic of the past, or does it still hold value in today's dynamic work environment?

This week, I had a thought-provoking coaching session with a manager ……