Culture is concrete, not fluffy

We blame "culture" for all manner of ills. Why? Because it lets us off the hook for changing anything. But culture is not this vague fluffy thing; it's a concrete set of conditions that we can work on - bit-by-bit, day-by-day. But how?

2026 is going to hurt

This year is going to punch you in the face and throw you to the floor. If you let it, you'll emerge stronger. Here's how.

The 7 types of rest we're not getting

I've noticed a scary pattern with clients this week. We're all working when we should be resting. Which of these 7 types of rest would help you the most?

Never enough time

Too much to do; not enough time. It's a common challenge, with no clear solution. Except perhaps this one...

Leadership Leverage

The Strategy Question

Feeling like you don’t have time for self-development? Discover how asking The Strategy Question can help you prioritize what truly matters—and finally make space for growth.

Te Ao Māori

Stop caring so much

When the world feels overwhelming, how do you keep showing up? Discover the power of focusing on what you can control – and why your work matters now more than ever.

Are you a doormat too?

Struggling to set boundaries without feeling like the bad guy? Learn a simple, 3-step process to communicate your needs confidently—without sacrificing kindness.

How to convince risk-averse people

We're often speaking different languages—while we talk about empowerment, they might be more focused on efficiency or control.

What do you do?

Struggling to answer the dreaded “What do you do?” question without freezing up or rambling?

3 surprising areas where Qs beat As

When are questions more powerful than answers? Discover how to shift the dynamics in job interviews, presentations and arguments.