When I was in the Maldives 20 years ago, I haggled so hard over the wooden Buddha you see in the picture that the shop owner told my husband he wished I was his wife and took us for ice cream. Twenty years later, my two-year-old grandson sees the Buddha sitting with his head in his hands, crouches down to look at his face and gently asks, "Are you okay?" What makes a child so concerned for a block of wood?

I work from a cabin in my garden, so several times a day I walk down my garden and back. Over time a distinct path has formed in the grass. No matter how often I notice it and try to walk somewhere different, I seem to follow it automatically. It's a perfect metaphor for why we repeat habits, behaviours and patterns that no longer serve us.

I've always needed more sleep than most people. From falling asleep during night feeds to ignoring my own advice as a business owner, I've learned the hard way that sleep affects leadership, performance and decision making far more than we like to admit.

The beliefs, fears and behaviours that affect your leadership today often started much earlier than you think. A simple photo of chocolate mice demonstrates exactly how powerful those hidden associations can be.

Self-awareness affects every leadership decision you make. This article explores why awareness is the foundation of performance, wellbeing and lasting change.

Emotional intelligence in leadership is often misunderstood. This article explains why sensitivity is a strength, not a weakness, and how it impacts performance and decision making.

Some people choose therapy, others avoid it. This article explores why willingness, responsibility and identity shape that decision, and how unresolved patterns impact leadership, relationships and behaviour.

Leadership can feel isolating, especially when decisions affect others. Having the right support around you is essential for performance and clarity.

Perfectionism often holds people back more than failure does. Learning to let go of outcomes can improve confidence, performance and decision making.

If your direction keeps changing, your team feels it. This article explores why CEOs struggle to stay focused and the impact it has on performance.

When children leave home, it’s more than a practical change. This article explores the emotional impact of the empty nest and what comes next.

Many people suppress emotion to appear strong. In reality, this often increases stress. This article explores why and what it means for leadership.