What great leaders actually do is often very different from what leadership books, seminars, and corporate training programs suggest. In my recent conversation with entrepreneur, investor, and author Dave Berkus, we explored the realities of leadership after decades spent building companies, coaching CEOs, investing in entrepreneurs, and serving on boards. Dave has led businesses for […]
What you do in your first 100 days as a leader can shape everything that follows. And yet, this is exactly where many capable leaders lose ground—not because they lack expertise, but because they misread what the moment actually requires. In my recent conversation with JC Gaillard, author of The First 100 Days of the […]
Most leaders believe AI will make them more productive. Faster outputs. Faster decisions. Faster results. But what if that’s the problem? In this conversation with Philip Topham, author of CRAFT Thinking, we explore a different idea: AI is not just a productivity tool—it’s a thinking tool. And when leaders use it incorrectly, it doesn’t improve […]
Most CEOs don’t fail because they lack intelligence. They don’t fail because they lack ambition. They fail because of CEO blind spots and leadership decision making patterns they don’t recognise. In my recent conversation with Bill Miller, author of What Every CEO Must Know, we explored how these hidden patterns quietly shape leadership effectiveness—and why […]
AI Isn’t Just a Technology Shift. It’s an Energy Revolution. AI isn’t just a technology shift—it’s an energy revolution. And at the centre of this shift is a growing challenge leaders are underestimating: AI energy demand and leadership. We tend to talk about AI as a software story—tools, productivity, automation. But underneath that narrative is […]
Leadership today feels a lot like paddling into unpredictable surf — shifting conditions, sudden dumps, and long periods of trying to stay afloat. In a recent conversation with author Robert Kenn, we explored how his book Wisdom from the Ocean draws surprising and powerful leadership lessons from surfing. What emerged was a grounded guide to […]
Author Insights: Beyond the Book – Carol Yang on Thriving Beyond Success What happens when you reach the top — and realise there’s more to success than titles, targets, and promotions? In this episode of Author Insights: Beyond the Book, I sit down with Carol Yang, former Global Vice President at a Fortune 500 company […]
Change is no longer the exception in our workplaces — it’s the norm. But how do you build resilience in times of change, strengthen leadership, and thrive when disruption feels overwhelming? I recently sat down with Dominic Siow, international speaker, coach, and author of What’s GREAT About This? How to be Resilient and Thrive through […]
Buy the book from Amazon here. When life throws you curveballs—Plan A doesn’t pan out, Plan B falls short—the detour you never saw coming (Plan C) might just be the path to your greatest fulfilment. In our recent video conversation, women’s leadership expert Sheila Vijeyarasa unpacks her brand-new book, The Power of Little Steps, and […]
I’m delighted to be joined by Ross Judd, who’s here to talk about his new book, Listening: A Guide to Building Deeper Connections. Ross is a highly respected author and consultant known for his insights on leadership and culture. Today, we’ll explore why listening matters, how to identify when it’s most critical, and how we […]