Hopium is the dangerous combination of hope and optimism that convinces you everything will somehow work out fine without you actually taking any action.

September's here. There’s that usual back-to-school energy, and I bet you're telling yourself this will be the quarter you finally get your act together. But how are you really going to make that happen?

I was "The Rounds Bitch" - that's what they called me behind my back during my naval career. I was harsh, unforgiving, and made people cry regularly because I thought showing vulnerability was weakness and that real leadership meant having all the answers.

When procedures run out and you're facing nine simultaneous crises, all you have left is your behaviour - and that's exactly what separates effective leaders from the rest.

You've got this brilliant person in your team. They've been with you forever. They know your business inside out. They're absolutely fantastic at their job. So why can’t they just lead their team?

Your team smiles and nods in the meeting, they agree it makes perfect sense and commit to the change. Months later, you still see the old ways of working, familiar workarounds, and comfortable routines…. why is that?

Have you heard of self-leadership? It's really not talked about that much, but it's really important, particularly for those with success on their list of goals.

Your team probably doesn't need you nearly as much as you think they do. In fact, they might perform better without you hovering over them like an anxious parent at their kid's first playdate. So, how do you let go?

I have been exploring how our early attachment styles might show up in how we lead. We know that race, culture, gender and many other characteristics shape who we are as leaders.  But so does our childhood. Read this article to find out more…

For a long time, I was a bit of an accidental asshole. And I wish I hadn't waited until I was 50 to sort my sh1t out. You don’t have to. Read this article to take the first steps to intentional leadership.

While we're all decking the halls, workplace tensions can be rising faster than Santa up the chimney.

Doris doesn't judge. Doris doesn't take sides. Doris just wants to help you work things out.

Have you ever felt like your leadership team is paddling furiously, but going nowhere fast? It's not about paddling harder, it's about steering smarter.

High-performing teams don't just happen by chance. They are built on clear focus, effective time management and continuous information flow.

While popular resilience tips may be a starting point, building true resilience requires a personalised approach.

Navigating the complex dynamics of family relationships in family-owned businesses requires a strategic approach to communication, roles, and planning to ensure long-term success.

I am passionate about helping organisations find, build and sustain high-performing teams but there's not one single way to make that happen.

Many leaders believe that lacking solutions or needing input from others somehow makes them appear less competent. Does asking for help really signal weakness, or does it demonstrate humility?

Every leader has a leadership shadow. If we fail to address these shadows, they restrict our leadership potential and impact the people we lead.

What does peak performance look and feel like? How do you know when you are in ‘peak’ state?