Personal development

Apologies we are having sound issues on this track. Listen on your preferred podcast platform here  Conflict at work doesn’t have to be scary. In this episode of Influence & Impact for Leaders, I talk with Alice Driscoll and Louise Van Haarst, authors of Smart Conflict, about why avoiding tough conversations harms teams — and...

In this episode, I’m delving into the common pitfall of many leaders – getting stuck in the weeds of daily tasks and acting operationally instead of strategically. If your calendar is packed with tasks your team should be able to handle, you might be trapped in an operational role rather than leading effectively. Discover how...

In this episode, I’m joined once again by the brilliant Eleanor Tweddell, coach and change consultant and author of the new book Another Door Opens. You might remember her from an earlier episode where we talked about her first book on redundancy. This time, we’re diving into her fresh take on navigating change—one that acknowledges...

Ever been in a meeting where you’re sharing an idea and suddenly someone pushes back? Maybe they say, “I don’t see how that would work,” or hit you with a question you weren’t expecting.   Your heart skips a beat. You’re thinking, “Uh… how do I respond without sounding defensive or totally thrown?”   If...

In this episode, I’m excited to introduce my brand new co-host, Lara Cullen, as we launch a new series within the podcast: Impactful Teams.   We’re diving into what really makes a team impactful – not just in terms of performance, but in how aligned, influential, and sustainable their success is.   Lara and I...

Have you just landed a new leadership role? Congratulations – now what? In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how to set yourself up for success in your first 90 days and beyond. I’ve been a new senior leader multiple times myself, supported countless coaching clients through the transition, and even placed senior leaders...

Work can be a lot sometimes!  How often do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by all the things you need to do and how much work it’s going to take to do them properly? It’s making me stressed just thinking about it! In this mini episode, I’m going to share with you a simple but truly...

  Many leaders struggle with making tough decisions and dealing with their aftermath. In this episode Sarah Miller, CEO at leading global ethics consultancy Principia, shares how ethics can provide a set of resources and tools to use within...

  Self-awareness as a leader is easier said than done since we all have blind spots.  One way to improve the quality of our working relationships is to get our micro-interactions right.  When I came across Sarah Langslow’s book ‘Do...

  Workplaces and meetings are not set up to get the best out of introverts so it’s no wonder that many people who identify as introverts can experience self doubt at work even in leadership roles.    Sarah Manley built a...