A gentle pause for gratitude, reflection, and an intentional step into the year ahead As the year comes to a close and the holidays invite a slower pace, I want to pause for a moment and simply say thank you.   Thank you for being my client, for following my work, or for being part of this community. Thank you for your courage to lead with authenticity, hope, and heart in a world that can be challenging and often asks us to move faster than feels right, while at the same time

Think about the last piece of feedback you gave. Did the person walk away feeling more capable, more seen, and more energised? Or did they leave doubting themselves — doubting you as their leader — or questioning whether they’re in the right organisation? Creating teams where people can truly thrive starts with the conversations we have — and the lens through which we choose to see each other.

We’re turning back our clocks, November is knocking on the door, and daylight is becoming a rare luxury. Getting up in the morning can feel tough, and leaving work in the afternoon darkness doesn’t make it easier. It’s the perfect season to practise hygge  — light the candles, savour a hot drink, and enjoy the comfort of small moments. Yet even with cozy rituals, many of us feel our energy fade this time of year. The passion quiets down, and what used to excite us can start t

F.I.N.E. = F’ed up. Insecure. Neurotic. Egotistical. That’s how Canadian author Louise Penny’s character Ruth Zardo translated “I’m fine.” Funny? Yes. But also painfully true — because sometimes “I’m fine” really means: ➡️ “I’m struggling, and I’m hoping you’ll notice.” ➡️ “I’m holding on, but I might break soon.” ➡️ “I don’t want to burden you.” And sometimes — “I’m fine” is not only a mask, but a dismissal. A quiet closing of the door because we’ve been let down before. It

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