One of the biggest transitions when you step into management isn’t learning how to plan, prioritise, or run meetings. It’s learning how to let go. Most new managers struggle with delegation—not because they don’t understand it, but because it feels risky. You were often promoted because you were good at doing the work . Delegation can feel like stepping away from the very thing that made you valuable. I know this because I’ve been there. Early in my leadership journey, I told

Reflection is something I see a lot in my professional world. In healthcare, doctors, nurses, and allied professionals are required to write reflective pieces regularly. Something happens — an incident, a decision, an outcome — and they are expected to look back and ask some fairly uncomfortable questions: What did I do well? What did I get wrong? What could I have done differently? What will I look out for next time? And actually, when you think about it, it’s a brilliant pr

Leadership does not happen by accident. It is built through steady effort, repeated practice, and a willingness to stretch beyond what feels comfortable. Many people want to lead, but far fewer are prepared to put in the work required to grow into that responsibility. All through my career, I have met countless individuals with the ability to move into leadership roles. Some progress quickly. Some do not. The difference is simple: whether they choose to be the pilot of their

Over the past few weeks, my wife and I have been discussing values. I recently started a new job, and we were talking about how company...

Alright, let’s get straight into it—change is the only constant these days, and that can be a real headache for staff who feel like the...

In the fast-paced world of leadership, the line between dedication and self-destruction can be perilously thin. We are often told to lead...

Stepping into a new leadership role is both exhilarating and daunting. You arrive with fresh ideas, a sense of purpose, and a vision for...

Change is no longer a gradual process—it’s accelerating at an unprecedented pace. Whether in technology, medicine, or business, the world...

Change is inevitable in the workplace, yet as explored in my previous post , many employees struggle with it due to uncertainty,...

Change is an inevitable part of the modern workplace, but despite its ubiquity, many employees struggle to embrace it. Whether it's the...

Grow Your Own Leaders Developing leaders from within your organisation—that’s the ultimate goal, isn’t it? Identifying talent, nurturing...

In a world where leadership often gravitates towards one-size-fits-all solutions, the practice of servant leadership offers a refreshing...

Why It’s Time to Ditch Employee Engagement Surveys As a business leader, do you take a snapshot of your performance metrics and base the...

Staff appraisals are often dreaded—both by employees, who fear being judged, and by leaders, who feel weighed down by yet another task on...

Change is inevitable in business. Whether it's implementing a new system, reorganising teams, or navigating a merger, understanding the...

When thinking about a business, it is rare to view it in isolation. There is always a “face” to the company. Whether it be the young...

The other day I was involved in an interview; it was rather interesting that before we got started, the interviewee asked, "Can you...

Feedback plays a pivotal role in performance management in any business venture. Feedback comes in many forms. From one-to-one feedback...

We all spend a lot of time talking about being good leaders and there are numerous articles out there giving advice on how to be a better...

I hope you found the exercise in the last blog useful. I'd like you to think about the last time something went wrong at work, what's the...