I'm sat in the optician's chair, trying contact lenses for the first time at 51 years old, and I can't shake the feeling that something fundamental has shifted.

Not just my vision (though that's definitely different). It's deeper than that. My face comes with glasses. Has done since I was 17. They're part of who I am. Without them? I look like a stranger to myself.

But when you're cycling on busy roads and the Garmin's getting blurry, the coffee menu's unreadable, and that car or tree is just a touch too undefined - you adapt, or you risk something worse than discomfort.

We've seen the enemy… and it is us.

A reflection on the manager behaviours we all recognise - the good ones we aspire to, and the difficult ones that emerge when we're running on empty.

What does it take to stay on the left side of that line?

As senior leaders, we're used to being the go-to person when things go wrong. But sometimes that weight on your chest isn't caused by anything you've done wrong.

Here's what I learned about when to stop blaming yourself for outcomes beyond your control.

What if the biggest barrier to your leadership growth… was the story you’ve been told about what a ‘real leader’ looks like? Let’s rewrite that myth.

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.