Respect is one of my core values and disrespect really gets my goat. I’ll share with you some reflections from working on both sides of the respect divide and about how you can generate kinder, more respectful and creative working relationships. Join me as I reflect on my 25 years in the world of work and share my musings on the meaning of respect.
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Core Concepts: ‘Settle’ – Finding Balance in a Busy Business World
I keep hearing the word ‘settle’! Different people keep using it in different places. It’s got me thinking about the benefit of settling ourselves, taking a moment of calm and resetting for whatever is to come next. Settling feels like resilience walking. This week’s Knowing Self Aware Leadership blog article was all about settling. Here’s a minimalistical, drawing out the core concepts for you.
‘Settle’: Finding Balance in a Busy Business World
You know when you buy a yellow car, you start seeing yellow cars everywhere? Well, right now, for me, it’s the word ‘settle’. Different people keep using it in different places. It’s got me thinking about the benefit of settling ourselves, taking a moment of calm and resetting for whatever is to come next. Settling feels like resilience walking. Join me as I share my musings and how a 3 second reset can benefit us all.
Grappling with the Grief of Redundancy: 3 Rules for Recovery
I’ve been thinking a lot about redundancy lately. I’ve walked along the path with my colleagues over the last few months and now I too am heading for another instance where one door closes and another opens. So, I thought I’d share with you my reflections and reminiscences of my first redundancy in 2019 and what I learned from it.
Core Concepts: Talking the Talk and Walking the Walk – 5 Ways to be True to Yourself
In this week’s paid article, I’ve talked about my thoughts on my next career step and how it’s important to follow your own path and be authentically you. Whether you’re leading a team, working solo, or somewhere in between, the key to success lies in staying true to who you are.
We need leadership to give children the best start in life
Continuing our series of reflections on last week’s NCB Summit, “A shared vision from conception to reception”, Dr Nia Thomas, Director of A Better Start Southend, offers her own takeaways from the event.
Core Concepts: When Silence isn’t an Option – 5 Leadership Tips for Open Communication
One of the most important things I learned from leading a restructure many year ago, was to communicate, communicate, communicate. And when you have nothing to say; communicate some more. Don’t leave people without any news. I mean, who really interprets no news as good news??
When Silence isn’t an Option: 5 Leadership Tips for Open Communication
One of the most important things I learned from leading a restructure many year ago, was to communicate, communicate, communicate. And when you have nothing to say; communicate some more. Join me as I share with you my experience and five recommendations for good communication and transparency when you’re dealing with big changes that impact lots of people.
Art of Saying Goodbye: The 4 Farewells of Leaving Your Job
In my 25 years in the world of work I’ve seen lots of people come and go. The journey people take out of the door is not always the same. Some strut out of the front door with a bouquet and a big smile. Some fling the door open, breathe a big sigh of relief and never look back. Some choose to slink out of the back door, hoping that no-one notices. And some are walked around the lake, never to be seen again. Join me as I reminisce and share my experiences of saying farewell, goodbye and toodle-oo!
Core Concepts: The Self-Aware Leadership Compass #9 – EXPERIENCE
The first nine Knowing Self-Aware Leadership blog articles of 2025 are exclusive extracts from my book, The Self-Awareness Superhighway, focused on the nine directions of the self-aware leadership compass. Here’s the very last minimalistical from my book, all about experience. You can read the full article here.
Core Concepts: The Self-Aware Leadership Compass #8 – LISTENING
The first nine Knowing Self-Aware Leadership blog articles of 2025 are exclusive extracts from my book, The Self-Awareness Superhighway, focused on the nine directions of the self-aware leadership compass. Here’s the minimalistical all about listening. You can read the full article here.
Core Concepts: The Self-Aware Leadership Compass #7 – BEHAVIOUR
The first nine Knowing Self-Aware Leadership blog articles of 2025 are exclusive extracts from my book, The Self-Awareness Superhighway, focused on the nine directions of the self-aware leadership compass. Here’s the minimalistical all about behaviour. You can read the full article here.












