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On keeping things simple

These days, when I see other swimmers on the beach, it feels like I didn’t get the memo. Years ago, before cold water swimming became popular, a dip in the sea required just two things: a swimsuit and a towel. Not anymore. Social media marketers have turned a simple activity into a complex ritual requiringContinue reading “On keeping things simple”

When working more hours doesn’t pay

Since being a freelancer I’ve learned that sometimes it’s more lucrative to go for a walk than work another hour. It’s a simple arithmetic. As in any business, tracking my time is important. Especially billable vs. non-billable hours. One morning this week I had no meetings, and nothing billable or urgent to do. Normally suchContinue reading “When working more hours doesn’t pay”

Happy New Year!

Normally I don’t do new year’s resolutions but this year my plan is to *NOT* read any books! I will no longer seek to consume ever more content on business, leadership, or coaching. Instead, I will continue to learn by doing. I will deliver more executive coaching, leadership programmes, and team workshops. And for anyContinue reading “Happy New Year!”

Simple questions for meaningful reflection

The end of the year is always a good time to reflect, look back and plan ahead. To this end I have compiled a guide of reflective questions that you may find useful. Whether you want to take stock of your career, leadership journey or life at large, there’s a wide and eclectic range ofContinue reading “Simple questions for meaningful reflection”

Programme announcement

Are you serious about taking your leadership and change management skills to the next level? I will be co-facilitating a 5-day residential programme w/c 29 January 2024. It’s a programme like no other. No powerpoints. No nonsense. Completely experiential. When you walk into the room, all you’ll see is a flip chart and a smallContinue reading “Programme announcement”

On learning by doing

I spent the last couple of weeks working with leaders from two multinational companies. As usual, I learned as much from them as they learned from working with me. It’s a constant dance. Together, we co-create meaning, insights and actions – often leading to powerful lightbulb moments. Neither leadership nor coaching is something we learnContinue reading “On learning by doing”

Women in leadership

This morning I ran a workshop practicing coaching skills with Women+ in Geospatial mentors. As usual, a fabulous group of people – which makes me wonder: What will the geospatial industry look like when more women are in leadership positions across different sectors? When voices from all backgrounds are represented at every level? Today’s groupContinue reading “Women in leadership”

The surprising superpower of a geospatial leader

This is an abridged version of a blog post I wrote for Réseau, a geospatial network supporting diverse and emerging leaders from the global south. Let’s face it, the world no longer needs heroes. Heroic leaders have had their day. Today even Spiderman or Superwoman – if they were real – would struggle to makeContinue reading “The surprising superpower of a geospatial leader”

On the fear of not being ready

(I posted this on LinkedIn primarily for the benefit of graduates and early career professionals, but the same applies to all of us.) Graduates and early career professionals, do you share this fear? If so, I’d like to let you in on a secret. You know the fear. Questions like: Will I get a job?Continue reading “On the fear of not being ready”

Working with the 18%

These photos show spaces where I have witnessed true magic happen. Where people have developed the single most important skill for leadership, changemaking, and impact at work. No slides, no lectures, no role play, no gimmicks. Just a circle of chairs. But it’s not nursery school. Nor is it group therapy. It’s a space whereContinue reading “Working with the 18%”