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 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 […]
For most of their career, capable leaders are rewarded for one thing above all else: competence. They deliver results.They work hard.They solve problems.They build a reputation for being reliable, intelligent, and safe. For a long time, that contract holds. Effort translates into impact. Performance leads to influence. The better you are at your role, the […]
Most leaders have had the same experience. You ask a question in a leadership meeting. It’s a reasonable question. The issue matters. The people in the room are experienced, capable, and expected to have a view. And yet — nothing. No disagreement.No endorsement.No challenge.Just silence. Some leaders read this as disengagement. Others interpret it as […]
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 […]
Leadership programs fail when culture is broken — and it happens far more often than leaders realise. Across Australia and New Zealand, organisations invest millions each year in leadership development, coaching, and capability building, only to watch the behaviours fade as soon as people return to the workplace. Not because the program was flawed, but […]
The Coming Reckoning for AI in Coaching In 2023-25, the world of executive coaching has undergone a powerful shift: what was once an optional “nice-to-have” innovation — AI-enabled coaching tools, machine-augmented coaching insights, chatbots and digital platforms — is now coming of age. As organisations race to adopt AI to scale leadership development, boards are […]
In our increasingly digital world, artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just reshaping industries—it’s changing how we think about effective communication. While it might seem strange to take cues from AI, after all, it’s software, not a person, the way AI interacts can actually offer valuable insights for leaders looking to enhance their own communication skills. This […]
Effective leadership isn’t just about strategic acumen or brilliant communication skills; it’s deeply rooted in understanding human behaviour. For those at the helm, unravelling the intricacies of the human psyche can give you significant advantages. In this article, we will explore the psychological tips every leader should know, offering you actionable insights and shedding light […]