As a busy leader/executive, it is easy to ignore the signs and symptoms that might indicate to us it’s time to take a break and take some well needed rest.  

I coach several senior leaders who regularly work a 60+ hour week. This doesn’t include any travel they might incur and the impact any time difference…

If you have ever bought a Dyson vacuum cleaner then you may be aware of the story of James Dyson. A local sawmill caught James’ eye and under the cover of dark, he sketched the timber yard’s giant cyclone. It spun sawdust out of the air, collecting it in a chamber. James wondered if the same principle could be applied to vacuum cleaners and put an end to clogging vacuum cleaner bags.

I’ve worked in leadership development for all my career. I have had the pleasure of working with and coaching a wide range of senior leaders all from different backgrounds and organisations.

These leaders have some great strengths which they have used effectively to keep getting promoted…

The big question is if you are looking to exit an organisation, let alone a presidency.

I reflect on recent politics and wonder if Joe B left it too late. Did he give his second-in-command enough time to gather her thoughts, plan her leadership campaign and rally the troops? Probably not….

As Noel and Liam start getting the band back together, it got me thinking whether they might like to join us for a few of my Bitesize Insights…

In an interview with Vanity Fair Barack Obama explained that when he was president he tried to pare down his decision making from the moment he awoke. This included what he was going to wear that day (always a grey or navy suit) to the food that he ate.

‘Lonely at the Top’ was the topic of a recent podcast I listened to. The presenter was joined by three guests – two senior business leaders and a leadership coach talking about why many senior executives now hire leadership coaches to help them through their toughest business challenges.