Why you need to think like an underdog
Sitting in Centre Court today in anticipation of the Men’s Semi Finals, has given me the chance to reflect on this year’s Wimbledon and the dazzling display of fresh talent on the courts of SW19. ...
5 coaching lessons from Ted Lasso
If, like me, you shed a tear at the season finale of Emmy-winning ‘Ted Lasso’, you’re certainly not alone. The feel-good story of an American football coach hired to manage Richmond AFC has captured our ...
When was the last time you learned something new?
This week marks Learning at Work Week, a reminder of the importance of honing your commercial skills so that you can stand out from the competition. As you grow older, your appetite for learning often ...
How to achieve a win-win negotiation
The collapse of pay talks with the Royal Mail, the junior doctors and the teaching unions, highlights the challenges of negotiating when passions are running high. These types of negotiation conversations can begin as a ...
Discover why EQ is your greatest differentiator
I was honoured to speak at last week’s Consumer Goods Revenue Growth Management Forum in London about the power of emotional intelligence (EQ) to unlock your commercial performance. I often describe EQ as a catalyst ...
Challenge the status quo and #embraceequity
The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is #embraceequity. A call to action for women everywhere to find their voice and make change happen. Gender equity can’t just be seen as a nice-to-have, it ...
How to fall in love with yourself again
Self-acceptance is the key to a happier life. It’s only by embracing the real you that you can realise your full potential and achieve the extraordinary. This Valentine’s Day, follow the seven steps below to ...
President Zelensky – a masterclass in leadership
As we approach the one-year mark of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it seems fitting to recognise President Zelensky’s inspirational leadership. He has displayed exceptionally high levels of emotional intelligence in what has clearly been the ...
The Comeback King
Andy Murray staged the greatest comeback of his career in yesterday’s epic match against Thanasi Kokkinakis at the Australian Open. During a gruelling five hours and 45 minutes, Murray defied all the odds as he ...
How to set yourself up for success in 2023
Today marks Blue Monday, supposedly the most depressing day of the year. With the on-going cost of living crisis and the barrage of negative headlines in the news, you’d be forgiven for wanting to hunker ...