Let’s explore when clarity isn’t enough… 1. Opening Observation A pattern I see increasingly is professional people being praised for clarity – yet still feeling that outcomes don’t move. While… clarity is valuable clarity is necessary clarity is often the starting point Meetings are well prepared. Points are articulated carefully. Messages are understood. And yet,Continue reading “When Clarity Isn’t Enough”
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Presence Before Words
Presence Before Words 1. Opening Observation I’ve been noticing how often influence seems to be decided before a conversation really begins. More and more, experienced professionals describe situations where what they say is sound, thoughtful, and relevant – yet the response they receive feels muted or unpredictable. The words land, but the impact varies. 2.Continue reading “Presence Before Words”
From Contribution to Consequence and Shaping Outcomes
From Contribution to Consequence and Shaping Outcomes On reflection, I have been noticing a pattern that reappears in conversations with experienced professionals. On the surface, things are often going well. People are contributing, staying engaged, and carrying significant responsibility. Yet there’s a quiet sense that effort and outcome are no longer lining up in theContinue reading “From Contribution to Consequence and Shaping Outcomes”
When Experience Is No Longer Enough: Navigating the Evolution of Impact
When Experience Is No Longer Enough: Navigating the Evolution of Impact As 2026 begins, we have the opportunity to start with a clean slate and revisit how our professional environments have evolved. In my own reflections, I have noticed that while experience remains essential, impact increasingly depends on how that experience is applied in moreContinue reading “When Experience Is No Longer Enough: Navigating the Evolution of Impact”
Thought for the Week – Reclaim Your Focus, Without the Guilt.
Reclaim Your Focus, Without the Guilt! Last time, I shared my thoughts about embracing the buzz while navigating life’s busy patches, and the power of great communication at these times. If you missed it, you can catch up here In today’s hyper-connected professional world, the ping of a new email, the flash of a message,Continue reading “Thought for the Week – Reclaim Your Focus, Without the Guilt.”
Thought for the Week – Embrace the Buzz!
Embrace Professional Buzz: Your Guide to Thriving Last time, I shared my thoughts about navigating life’s busy patches, and the power of great communication at these times. If you missed it, you can catch up here Since then, I have been thinking about our professional lives and how they can be a wonderful whirlwind ofContinue reading “Thought for the Week – Embrace the Buzz!”
Thought for the Week – When Life Piles Up
Some weeks stretch us more than others don’t they! Recently, life has delivered everything at once: the loss of a dear friend, my father suffering a serious accident and becoming very unwell, my own minor operation, and – just to top it off – a fairly spectacular disaster at a property I own in theContinue reading “Thought for the Week – When Life Piles Up”
Thought for the Week – Beyond the Echo Chamber: Strategies for Communicating Across Deep Divides
Beyond the Echo Chamber: Strategies for Communicating Across Deep Divides Have you ever noticed how easy it is to surround yourself with people who share your opinions? Whether it’s your social media feed, your friendship group, or even your professional circles, we often gravitate towards those who echo our own beliefs. This phenomenon, known asContinue reading “Thought for the Week – Beyond the Echo Chamber: Strategies for Communicating Across Deep Divides”
Thought for the Week: The Art of the Gentle Nudge
The Art of the Gentle Nudge – Influencing Action Without Force Have you ever had a leader who saw something in you that you couldn’t see yourself? I did. Last week, we explored “Navigating the Minefield” – all about those internal and external challenges that can often feel overwhelming If you missed it, you canContinue reading “Thought for the Week: The Art of the Gentle Nudge”
Thought for the Week – Navigating the Minefield
What’s the one high-stakes conversation you’re currently avoiding (or wish you’d handled differently), and what’s the real cost of that silence? Thought for the Week: Navigating the Minefield – Strategies for Crucial Conversations That Get Results. The Unspoken Cost of Avoidance: Mastering Crucial Conversations Last week, we explored how ingrained narratives can subtly trap us,Continue reading “Thought for the Week – Navigating the Minefield”