Part 2 in a two-part series, in this article we face the following challenge: applying strength when the world shakes. Because authentic leadership isn’t tested in calm waters - it’s proven in the storm.

Part 1 of a two-part series, this article explores strengthening your emotional core through stillness, reflection, and inner clarity. Because before we can lead others with impact, we must lead ourselves with intention.

Have you ever watched Kids in a Puddle? They’re all in - laughing, splashing, wholly immersed in the moment. Now, picture another group of kids standing at the ocean's edge, spitting into the waves, hoping to make an impact. Who’s having more fun?

What began as a personal reflection on listening soon led to a broader realisation of leadership, influence, and the power of independent thought.

Business is an infinite game - players come and go, rules can be flexible (except for laws), and there’s no finish line, no ultimate ‘win.’ The actual objective is to keep playing and thriving.

Finding your mojo to ‘get back on the workhorse’ after the Christmas and New Year celebrations can be challenging. But what if Mondays could be something to look forward to, even after the holidays?

With the season of giving upon us, have you taken a moment to look inward—not just through the lens of work, profits, or even goals for 2025, but in a way that lets you reflect on what’s truly valuable?

You may have heard the expression, "What you focus on expands." This powerful image reminds us that we have a choice in what we focus on, and what we choose to feed our minds will shape our perspectives and lives.

With her wealth of wisdom from meeting and interviewing people, Oprah Winfrey once shared a profound truth: "Every human being wants most to be seen, heard, and understood." This fundamental need resonates especially deeply in challenging times when uncertainty looms.

What can we learn from the animal kingdom? Success requires hunger, focus, and most importantly, action. It’s not enough to possess knowledge; we must transform it into tangible outcomes.

"Success!" That mystique-laden word often conjures images of power, prestige, and wealth. But have you truly defined what success means to you personally?

Sing along with me: “I always feel like somebody’s watching me and I have no privacy (oh-oh-oh). As a leader, you too are being watched—always. So, how do you want to be seen?

In essence, every leader is a CEO, not just a Chief Executive Officer, but more crucially, a "Chief Emotional Officer." At the heart of human interaction and motivation lies the fundamental need for validation. Each person yearns to be seen, heard, appreciated, and understood.

In moments of significant change, reflecting on the wisdom of past leaders who overcame similar trials can offer us valuable insights. In this article I encourage you to be inspired to lead, to look beyond the immediate waves and see the horizon of opportunities that await.

Change represents both a profound opportunity and a significant challenge. As leaders, our journey towards implementing change within our organisations must begin with ourselves.

In this article I encourage you to make the time to reflect, capture, and act. It is a small price to pay for peace and happiness that can last a lifetime.

Abraham Lincoln once posited, "The best way to predict your future is to create it." In today's world, filled with economic uncertainty and rapid changes, does this statement still hold true?