How to work on the business, not just in it
Most founders and leaders I talk to know they need to work on the business, not just in it, but making time for strategy is harder than it sounds.
This practical guide explores why it happens, what it looks like in practice, and how to create the space to lead more effectively.
Coaching vs Mentoring vs Consulting: What’s the difference?
Coaching, mentoring and consulting are often used interchangeably, but they serve very different purposes.
This practical guide explains what each involves, when to use them, and how to choose the right support for your situation.
Why use an external facilitator for a strategy off-site or away day?
Strategy days are an opportunity for leadership teams to step back, reflect and decide where the organisation should focus next. But running these sessions well requires more than a good agenda.
This practical guide explains why many organisations bring in an external facilitator and how the right facilitation can lead to clearer decisions, stronger alignment and more effective strategy sessions.
How to clarify leadership roles and responsibilities
How to clarify leadership team roles and responsibilities as your business grows or goes through change.
This practical guide explains why roles become unclear over time and offers simple steps leadership teams can take to reset ownership, decision-making and accountability.
Why good strategy fails: the culture gap
Why do good strategies fail even when the plan is clear? Often the issue isn’t the strategy itself but the way leadership teams work together. This guide explores the gap between strategy and culture, how to spot it in your organisation, and practical steps leaders can take to strengthen accountability, decision-making and progress.
Strategy review: a practical guide to keeping your plan on track
As leaders, we don’t make enough time to work strategically on the business, as opposed to in it.
This practical guide offers a way to review your strategy and plan as the year progresses, strengthen alignment and ensure your priorities remain relevant and focused.
Leadership Trends for 2026
We explore the key shifts in leadership and culture to look out for in 2026.
There’s no one big shift, but leaders are recognising that the approaches that worked five or ten years ago simply won’t carry them forward in 2026.
How to plan your 2026 Strategy - a 10 step guide
As we head into 2026, planning for the year ahead is essential. Leaders need space to think, reflect on what’s changing around them, and bring clarity to where you are heading next.
This guide offers a practical approach to shaping your 2026 strategy.
Why human connection is essential for leaders and teams.
“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.
How to Align and Motivate Leaders and Teams to Deliver Strategy
“Alignment is not about agreement. It’s about commitment.”
This article explores how leadership teams can create a shared narrative, build trust, and motivate people so that strategy lives beyond the boardroom and drives daily action