Real leadership doesn’t come with a manual. It comes from bold decisions, uncomfortable truths, and the courage to lead when the path ahead isn’t clear.
In this solo episode, I explore a perspective that might surprise you – that the solution to burnout isn’t always rest.
Drawing on my own experience of hitting burnout as an HR leader, I share why stepping back isn’t always enough, and how real recovery often requires deeper reflection, change, and courage.
“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” We’ve all heard it, but is it really true?
In this episode, I share why that phrase is more myth than fact, and how lifelong learning is not only possible but essential for leaders.
Drawing on fresh research from the IMF and what it means for an ageing workforce, I explore how our brains and bodies remain more capable than we think, and why mindset and practice matter more than age.
Failure is never fun in the moment, but what if it could be the thing that makes you stronger?
In this episode, I sit down with Peter Mols to talk honestly about the brutal lessons of failure, the pain of losing it all, and the resilience that comes from getting back up. We explore how focus, vulnerability, and simple daily habits can transform setbacks into fuel for growth.
I sit down with Ben to explore the role of feelings in leadership and work. We talk about how emotions don’t switch off when you walk through the office door, how they influence our relationships, and why dismissing them can lead to burnout.
I share my own experiences of trying to suppress emotions early in my career, and how learning to see feelings as data has completely shifted the way I work and lead.
I share how leaders can create feedback conversations that feel supportive, specific, and truly helpful. Instead of focusing on what you can’t control, I walk through what you can – from preparation and intention to the environment you set.
Feedback can be one of the hardest parts of leadership, but it’s also one of the most powerful ways we grow.
In this episode, I share why great leaders don’t just give feedback, they model how to receive it first.
I sat down with the brilliant Dr. Erica Bowen, and wow, did we cover some ground. We talked about trauma, why it’s not just a “soft” topic, and how it shapes the way we show up as leaders and colleagues.
Power. It’s a word that stirs up all kinds of thoughts, and in this episode, I share my reflections on what it really means in leadership and in life.
From my grandmother’s fearless influence to lessons from Jacinda Ardern, I explore the four types of power – personal, instrumental, projected, and official – and how they show up in the roles I play as a coach, facilitator, and parent.
Overthinking can feel like leaving your thoughts in the oven until they’re burnt to a crisp or stuck in a washing machine that never stops spinning.
In this episode, I share two memorable metaphors to help you spot when your mind’s running in circles, plus a simple process to break the cycle.
If you’ve ever found yourself overthinking a situation or stuck in a loop of unhelpful thoughts, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too, and I know just how much those patterns can hold us back.