How executive coaching helps leaders navigate change, build trust and lead with confidence. Over the last few weeks, I've had several conversations with leaders about AI. What surprised me is that almost none of them have actually been about AI itself. Instead, they've been about what AI means for leadership. One leader admitted they felt under pressure to appear confident, despite still figuring it out themselves. Another told me they worried they weren't moving quickly enou

Radical Candour: A Leadership Book That Made Me Reflect (and Push Back) Some books leave you with pages of notes. Others leave you questioning your own behaviour. Radical Candour by Kim Scott did a bit of both. As I worked my way through it, I found myself nodding in agreement at some points and pushing back on others. More than anything, though, it made me reflect on the role feedback plays in leadership and the conversations we often put off for too long. Whether it's addre

You’re not stuck because you’re incapable. You’re stuck because what got you here won’t get you where you want to go next. That can be difficult to admit, especially when you’re someone others rely on. You’ve built a successful career. You’re experienced, capable and trusted. You know how to get things done. But somewhere along the way, the pressure has shifted. The role feels heavier, decisions feel harder and despite constantly moving, reacting and solving problems, you sti

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Mental toughness is a term that's often misunderstood, especially in the fast-paced, demanding world of retail.

In today’s fast-paced retail environment, where change is the only constant, mental toughness has emerged as a crucial trait for success....