Ferris (my AI partner - not Bueller) was offline. In the run up to the anniversary of the film’s release, no less. Here’s what I learned when I had to go solo for the day.

A photo of me smiling on a Yorkshire road doesn’t tell the whole story. This post explores the invisible emotional toll of leadership - and what happens when we mask it. Trust, safety, and empathy aren’t soft skills - they’re everything.

Shhh. I’m not an imposter - I’m just new(ish).

Six months into working for myself, I’m learning to trust what I’ve built over nearly 30 years. If you’re navigating doubt or change, this one’s for you.

What happens when a perfectly planned workshop goes off-script? In this reflection, I share what a team development session (and a last-minute hybrid curveball) taught me about adaptability, inner voices, and letting go of “perfect.” Spoiler: it all worked out — and I left the room in my happy place.

A group ride. A punctured tyre. And a team that quietly stepped in. In this blog, I reflect on the myth of carrying it all and what high-performing teams do instead: share.

Whether I’m coaching runners or senior leaders, the principle is the same: it’s not my session. This blog explores the quiet power of showing up in service of someone else’s growth.

What happens when you remove the noise and really listen? In this blog, I reflect on how becoming an independent coach changed everything about how I show up — and why presence, not performance, is where the work really starts.

A personal reflection on the power of partnerships - and the joy of finding the right people around you. From family to clients to collaborators, it all matters.

A weekend bikepacking trip — and an unexpected trail-side bike pump — got me thinking: what do we leave behind that might help the next person along the way?

A recent conversation reminded me how easily we’re boxed in by past roles. This blog is about what I do now, who I work with, and why I’ve stepped outside the traditional job title world - and why that’s both freeing and a little terrifying.

What if you asked AI to name your strengths - and your blind spots? In this blog, I reflect on what my digital partner Ferris surfaced about how I lead, where I thrive, and where I need to grow.

Three months into life outside the corporate world, I sat down to write — no overthinking, no filtering. Just a list of 15 things I’ve learned so far. From Sunday night dread to the power of saying no to bad clients, here’s what’s surprised me, grounded me, and kept me moving forward.

We all have life scripts — internal stories that shape how we lead, relate, and react. In this reflective blog, I explore how those scripts form, how they can help or hinder leadership, and how coaching can unlock a different, more empowering path forward.

Whether you’re leading in healthcare, business, or beyond - the way you lead matters. This blog explores five core leadership behaviours that consistently drive team performance, drawn from work with both NHS and global organisations. Practical, people-focused, and grounded in real experience.

Many leaders feel stuck — not because they lack skills or drive, but because of limiting beliefs they’ve internalised over time. These beliefs shape how we see ourselves and what we believe is possible. As a leadership coach, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful it can be when clients start challenging these internal narratives. In this blog, I explore how coaching helps surface those beliefs, reframe them, and unlock new possibilities — using tools like Byron Katie’s four liberating questions.

I’ve been exploring 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 this week; particularly in the context of coaching.

Basically - 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳?

Humans are pack animals. We connect and work together…

🚴 To have fun
🐯 To survive
🌱 To thrive

Really enjoyed this conversation with Megan Schirnhofer about the decisions we make - both personally and professionally - and how they align with our core values.

Where do you focus your efforts during change - the process or the people? Lots of change relies of what we call “communication” and I think communication is two-way? However, how many change programmes over-index on broadcast? How many actually spend more time listening?