Blog

Over the last two years, I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with some long-term clients and their executive teams. So what makes a great executive? They Work On The Business Mature executives understand the difference between working in the business and working on the business. They don’t disappear when there's a significant issue or crisis. They step in, support their team and help resolve what matters. But they also know when to step back. They build a team that ca

Over the past 12 months, I've noticed a leadership style emerging across many of the organisations I work with. It doesn't fit the traditional image of the highly visible leader who dominates conversations, has all the answers, or feels the need to direct every decision. Instead, it's a leadership model built on humility, clarity, trust, and consistency. I call it the “Humble and Clear Leader.” These leaders are creating high-performing teams without becoming the centre o

Many talented people are navigating unexpected career transitions right now. Whether it's through organisational restructuring, redundancy, or a personal decision to move on, these moments can feel uncertain. They can also become the catalyst for creating a more meaningful career and life. Over recent months, I've spoken with many people who have found themselves at this crossroads. Some have chosen to leave long careers and embrace early retirement. Others have been impact

For many executives, the annual performance review becomes a conversation about the past. A discussion focused on what was delivered, what wasn't, and how performance is rated. But the best performance reviews aren't just about looking backwards. They're an opportunity to demonstrate reflection, strategic thinking and leadership maturity. Too often I see executives arrive underprepared, relying on memory rather than evidence, or waiting for their manager to lead the discuss

How are you thinking about the problems in front of you? I want to introduce a simple but powerful concept - downstream and upstream thinking. It’s an idea that helps leaders distinguish between solving symptoms and shaping outcomes. Many executives spend most of their time responding to issues as they arise. That can feel productive, but it often locks organisations into a cycle of reaction instead of meaningful progress. Everyone can benefit from understanding the differen

Every executive faces the same constraint - just 24 hours in a day. How that time is spent determines not only your personal impact but also the outcomes of your team, your peers, and your organisation. The most effective leaders make deliberate choices about where to invest their attention, turning time from a passive resource into a strategic advantage. Your Most Valuable Executive Asset is Time. Introducing the Executive Time Assessment To help leaders take stock, I’ve cre

As 2025 comes to an end, I wanted to share a brief reflection on the year - the work I’ve been involved in, what I’ve learned, and what I’m grateful for - here is 2025 in review. As in previous years, instead of sending gifts to clients, I made a donation to One Girl . Their work supports some of the most disadvantaged young women around the world to access education and create more choices for their future. It’s a cause I’m proud to support. This year included a mix of clien

The Roman generals of antiquity are remembered for their strategy, discipline, and ability to lead men in the most demanding of...

My Barista Read My Book Recently, I was quietly surprised when my local barista told me they’d read Making Life Happen (my book about...

Over recent months, I’ve spoken more frequently with leaders, teams, and coaching clients about something simple—but incredibly powerful:...

Life is an opportunity for growth, reflection, and action. While everyone’s path is unique, five key elements can help shape a fulfilling...

Are you risking your organisation’s success by failing to align your leadership team? Research by LSA Global found that companies with...

Around eighty per cent of people fail to sustain their New Year’s resolutions. I've shifted away from making news year’s resolutions to...

The right person can lift you up, enable you to achieve some things sooner than expected, and be there when life throws you a curly one.

Many people spend five days of the week at work - a huge chunk of our time. I've always thought about how work can positively contribute...

Readers of Making Life Happen have said there's so much in the book that can be practically applied, and that they revisit various...

Making the most of everything. Several people have asked me how Making Life Happen will contribute to my keynotes and workshops … a lot,...

The launch of Making Life Happen. This book is the one I would have loved to have read in my twenties, picked up again in my forties.

Last year, I was one of the ten alumni invited by Swinburne to chat about our professional journeys and lives on the “Get Hungry”...

As some of you may already know, my latest book, Making Life Happen, will be released on April 11th, and I couldn't be more excited to...