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.

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.

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.