The start of a new year often brings good intentions, but lasting change needs more than resolutions. This guide offers a practical, reflective approach to understanding yourself, noticing patterns and setting goals for 2026.

“As machines get better at being machines, humans have to get better at being more human.”

This article explores why trust, compassion, and connection are now the true differentiators for leaders and teams in an age of AI and dispersed work.

You’ve invested in coaching for individuals, but something still isn’t shifting. This is where lots of organisations get stuck: it’s easy to assume the problem lies with an individual and to send them for coaching. But sometimes, the challenge isn’t one person, it’s in how the team works together (or doesn’t).

That’s where Team Coaching comes in.

What is leadership coaching – and is it worth it?
If you’re a leader or manager wondering what leadership coaching actually involves or whether it’s the right investment for you or your team, this practical guide breaks it down clearly.

Discover how coaching works, who it helps, and the results you can expect.

Life is pressured, business is tough and people are worn out - are you?

We may feel we’re just trying to get through one day at a time, and in our teams we may have noticed people becoming less productive, reduced engagement and motivation and even more sick days and quiet quitting.

This article is about practical tools to help you manage pressure before it becomes stress, to build resilience in small, sustainable ways, and to lead with empathy, clarity, and care.

What can a Greek philosopher possibly have to help today's business leaders and founders? Just a few things in fact: Curiosity, bravery, the willingness to grasp change and pick yourself up when things go wrong or when you feel stuck.

Here we explore what Socrates can teach us about luck versus bravery, creating our own opportunities and being a brave leader.

Trust is the glue that holds businesses together. When trust is high, people feel safe to take risks, express themselves freely, and innovate. In fast-paced, high-growth businesses, trust keeps teams focused and cohesive through rapid change and uncertainty.

We explore why trust matters and how to build and maintain it as you grow.

When I first started managing a team I was about 25 and working in a fast-growing start-up. Most of the team were hardly a year younger than me - some were older. It was daunting!

I wanted the team to exceed expectations but I also wanted to be liked. It was hard to balance.

Fast forward to today, and I’ve led teams through challenging times, and built relationships that have stood the test of time. The difference? I’ve learned that leadership isn’t about perfection—it’s about growth, self-awareness, and effective communication. And, most importantly, it's about emotional intelligence.

Many years ago, I found myself in a business where the culture of the team I was working with was slowly deteriorating. We were delivering our projects and clients were satisfied, but the energy and motivation were low and getting lower.

That’s when it hit me that if you don’t intentionally shape your culture, it will form by accident—and often not in the way you want.

As leaders, we set the tone for everything in our organizations. Culture, engagement, feedback, and conflict resolution don’t just happen—they need to be nurtured and intentionally built...

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