“Instead of constantly adapting to change, why not change to be adaptive?”
Fred Emery, Psychologist (1925–1997)
I love this quote because this refers to the notion of leaders adapting their internal world, rather than trying to change the external world around them....
“Yes, lockdown poses its own mental health challenges. But can we please stop pretending our former world of working long hours, stressful commutes, hectic crowds, shopping centres, infinite choice, mass consumerism, air pollution and 24/7 everything was a mental health utopia?” ...
Back in April 2020, when everything was uncertain, I invited a group of SaaS Leaders and high achievers to join a 90day group and individual coaching experience to support them in this period of adaptation. What they all had in common? They all had something in coming they were ready to step into...
Last month I wrote an article about how our true power lies in our vulnerability. I am continuing on this theme because this is often part of the journey of the leaders I coach. At a time, where our patience is being tested, uncertainty is becoming normal and our stress levels are increasing;...
“Instead of constantly adapting to change, why not change to be adaptive?” – Fred Emery, Psychologist (1925–1997)
I love this quote because this refers to the notion of leaders adapting their internal world, rather than trying to change the external world around them....
Last week I wrote an article about how our true power lies in our vulnerability. I am continuing on this theme because this is often part of the journey of the leaders I coach. At a time, where our patience is being tested, uncertainty is becoming normal and our stress levels are increasing;...
Today I was asked how I could accurately perceive so much of someone’s personality and hypothesis about one’s internal wiring in a short conversation. This was a valuable validation of the journey I have been on. It is also a great question, which makes me realise that my...
On the 27th March 2020, the first Friday following lockdown, I was invited to join Jack Smith and Gabby Crofts from Pareto Law on their Sales Surgery Podcast to share insights on how their sales community could adapt to remote working at a time when there...
"If you are tuned out of your own emotions, you will be poor at reading them in other people."
Daniel Goleman
We are coming to the end of the third week in isolation. Many may be experiencing negative thoughts, anxious feelings, high level of stress.
As we learn to accept that this new reality is...
"Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change."
Brené Brown
The current global state of affairs due to the coronavirus pandemic is one most of us did not imagine having to face. The risks of being isolated in a room in your own house ill for two weeks, social...
Resilience is a topic which I hold close to my heart. It has served me well in many ways, and yet has also had destructive impacts on my physical, emotional and mental well-being.
In this article, I’d like to share both the light and dark side of resilience when leading teams and...
Traditionally gender balance makes reference to the number of people in teams of each gender at different levels of the organisations. This topic is often related to conflicts, stereotypes, power imbalance, injustice, lack of productivity, sexism, isolation and the list of issues associated goes...
