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Why high performers lose their edge (and often don’t realise it)
Losing your edge is rarely a lack of capability. Or ambition. Or work ethic. High performers don’t suddenly become less intelligent or worthy. They lose clarity. Things change, uncertainty creeps in, pressure increases, decisions stack up. And instead of leaning into...
Why AI Needs EI To Succeed
EI will always be the foundation to human development...technology simply increase the risks of not developing it. Interesting read: LinkedIn’s ‘Skills on the Rise 2026’ report has landed. Two of the top five skills won’t surprise anyone: AI. Machine learning &...
The Samurai remind us that adaptability is key to success
I was quite struck by this image at the BritishMuseum recently of a Samurai warrior reviewing his iPhone. It made me question that the tools may have evolved, but have we? The Samurai didn’t disappear because they lacked strength. They disappeared because strength...
Mantras help you lead effectively. Steve Jobs’s said ‘Think Differently’. He asked people to step outside of their current thinking - be more - look beyond. It’s a powerful frame of thinking especially in technology companies where innovation is key. -Elon Musk’s...
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Emotional Intelligence
What Is Imposter Syndrome, Really? Imposter Syndrome — also called impostorism or fraud syndrome — is the persistent internal experience of feeling like a fraud and downplaying your achievements, despite external evidence of competence, success, or value. it's more...
Are You Too Passive, Too Assertive or Just Right?
Do you come on too strong — or lose out through lack of a voice? Many leaders fall into one of these two traps. Here’s a rare insight into developing your assertiveness sweet spot, gleaned from thousands of coaching hours. What Assertiveness Really is There’s...