mission & Values
At Knowing Self Knowing Others, we are on a mission to develop self-aware leaders around the globe to generate kinder, more respectful and creative working relationships through reflection of hard and relational skills, recognition of impact and regulation of behaviour.
care
Prioritising the wellbeing of others through empathy, supportive actions, and demonstrating kindness in every interaction.
Respect
Treating everyone with dignity, valuing their contributions and perspectives, while listening actively and fostering understanding as the foundation of all relationships.
creativity
Embracing innovative thinking and encouraging fresh ideas to drive positive change, while cultivating an environment where imagination leads to effective problem-solving and inspiration.
Learning
Committing to continuous growth by seeking knowledge, reflecting on experiences, and recognising learning as an enriching journey that enhances understanding and fosters improvement.
Blog
Beaujolais in the Boardroom: The Clear Line Between Work and Wine.
I’ve been thinking about alcohol and its relationship with the world of work recently. It’s been on my mind and in true ‘honestly, the internet isn’t listening’ style, an article by the brilliant Dr Gerrit Pelzer flashed up on my LinkedIn feed about his 1,000 day experiment to give up alcohol. Join me in sharing my experiences with the demon drink in work and why my line between work and wine is as unforgiving as the ‘walk and turn test’.
Watchwords for 2026
For the last few years I’ve been setting out watchwords for the coming year, as both premonitions and guiding principles. As we head into the second quarter of the century, I suspect change will be underpinned and overarched by ultra-digitalism. And as we move further into the digital age, we’ll need to balance it with hyper-humanism to ensure man and machine can co-exist in harmony! Check out my watchwords for 2026.
On Hot Coals & Shifting Sands: Reflecting on Leadership in 2025
At the end of 2024, I was asked what i thought the main trends shaping leadership were and now, as 2025 comes to a close, I want to reflect on those top trends to see how things have panned out, where we are and where I think we’ll be going in 2026. Join me in reflecting on 2025, a year of rapid change and throwing the baby out with the bath water and scanning the horizon to see what’s coming in 2026.