Being a volunteer – what I’ve learned

September 19, 2019

I’ve been a volunteer with the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) since 2015. Most recently, I’ve been part of the team driving forward the agenda around mental health and wellbeing. Here’s my six biggest takeaways from being a volunteer…

Book review - Rebels at Work, A Handbook for Leading Change from Within

July 30, 2019

This practical handbook gives tons of guidance and advice to help rebels at work drive change from within, make a difference and keep going. It also provides great insight for organisations who want to make the most of the huge value rebels can bring. Here are my takeaways…

Helping people get ready for big systems changes – the role of readiness

July 16, 2019

How do you avoid a situation where your customers are better informed than your own organisation in major change? Business (or change readiness) can really help - here’s why.

My week of purpose and meaning and why it matters in any change involving people

June 25, 2019

I’ve recently had a week dotted with glimmers of purpose and meaning which reminded me why these matter so much for both individuals and organisations, especially in change.. So, what did I learn?

We're out of practice, not out of our depth

October 9, 2026

Leadership, Change

We're out of practice, not out of our depth

Uncertainty and unpredictability are not a ‘now’ thing. We’ve faced this before. Why it’s different today and some ideas that can help leaders who are navigating this, demonstrates that we’re actually out of practice of dealing with this level of uncertainty, rather than being out of our depth.

Good intentions aren't a leadership strategy — why wanting to do the right thing isn't the same as being able to

September 18, 2026

Coaching, Leadership

Good intentions aren't a leadership strategy — why wanting to do the right thing isn't the same as being able to

Sometimes we make commitments but realise - at some point - we’re not delivering on them. What are the things that are happening that we just might not be able to spot?

Do you recognise this back-to-work collaboration problem?

September 4, 2026

Coaching, Leadership, Relationships

Do you recognise this back-to-work collaboration problem?

It’s that time of year. Back to work. But how do we intentionally look after team collaboration as we return to work, rather than leaving it to chance?

August 21, 2026

Leadership, Relationships, Resilience

What we do with the space we're given

How often do you think about awareness - of yourself or the world around you? Why does it matter? What are the downsides of not creating time for greater awareness?

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