Beware! Role model alert!

Recently a client pointed out that, in a quest to become great at speaking in front of audiences large and small, he had studied business people who are outstanding at delivering a high impact message.  In our work together, however, he has come to realise that...

Talking ‘live’ is a radical act

Eat your heart out, Nancy Kline*. In conversation with a senior executive client this week we unpacked the personal power of the leader who picks up the phone for a brief call, even if it’s just a ‘Go ahead, you can do this!’ permission or...

The (not so) secret to being a better leader

‘There’s no way I’d have time for reflection during my day’ was one person’s somewhat scoffing reaction to a suggestion of occasionally putting 5 minutes on a timer and writing notes on, ‘How did people experience me this morning? ...

Nestling and what it tells us

This weekend I found myself looking in wonder at a newborn baby. Without hesitation she is following her natural instincts to eat, sleep, nestle and excrete with relentless regularity.  So many of we adults are looking to regain a way of being which satisfies our...

Welcome shame

Last week, whilst on a very early morning walk, I greeted an unremarkable looking older lady. I approached her briskly whilst she was emptying something into a bin and then we passed each other.  The scene puzzled me and, on my return, I glanced at the bin contents as...