I regularly publish posts and articles on science-backed tools, best practices, techniques, insights, strategies and knowledge. They’re all designed to make the “human” stuff a little easier.
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Recent articles
How leadership training solved a problem at home for this leader
A few years ago, I helped a leader solve a housework problem in his flat, and it made him a better leader. This is what happened We were in a workshop with leaders from throughout
Cheap decisions can be surprisingly expensive
Sure, you did the thing for the lowest price, but what did that cost you? The hidden cost We Kiwis tend to do things on the smell of an oily rag. That’s probably due to
If you’re comfortable, you’re not growing
I don’t make the rules 🤷🏻♀️ The only way to get stronger, fitter, faster, or more skilled at anything is to put yourself in situations where you are outside your comfort zone. The comfort zone
Why every piece of feedback is an interpretation, not the truth
Every piece of feedback you’ve ever given or received has been wrong 😱 People hate it when I tell them this, but then they pretty quickly come to realise that it’s true. We never see
Motivation follows action
Read that again. Motivation FOLLOWS action. Just take the first step If you’re waiting for the golden moment when you finally feel motivated enough to tackle that thing you’ve been dreaming of, you’ll be waiting
Are you caught in a loop?
Do you ever find yourself caught up in a never-ending pattern of negativity and reactivity with someone? The perception-reaction cycle If so, you’re probably caught in what I call the Perception Reaction Cycle. They do
Series pages
Series: How to turn great ideas into great results
Welcome to my series on “How to turn great ideas into great results”. On this page, you’ll find links to the articles I’ve written detailing
Series: How to have great ideas
Welcome to my series on “How to have great ideas”. On this page, you’ll find links to the articles I’ve written detailing strategies for having
General posts
We’re doing leadership all wrong – let’s fix that!
We’re making the same leadership mistake over and over again – it’s time to stop! Here’s how.
A Tribute to the Humble Nana Nap
I’m a HUGE fan of the nana nap. There, I said it! I often see comments like “You can sleep when you’re dead” or “Sleep is for the weak”. As
75 Ways To Use Your Strengths During The Festive Season
As we move into the festive season, it’s a perfect time to look for new ways to use your strengths to support your wellbeing, create enjoyable celebrations, and help your
The Scientific Way To Become More Lucky
Do you believe that it’s possible to become more lucky? Most people tend to think that they, and others, are either lucky, or unlucky – but even if you think
Unrealised strengths: how to ignite your every endeavour
The world is slowing waking up to the idea that working with our strengths is a far more enjoyable, interesting and productive approach than focusing on fixing our weaknesses. For
Leadership Toolbox: getting to grips with empathy
In my first Leadership Toolbox post, I talked about the importance of self-care for leaders. Self-care involves turning our attention inward, to manage our own wellbeing. In this post, I’ll
