I’m Not Sure I Want to Be a Leader Anymore
Sharon Smith Sharon Smith

I’m Not Sure I Want to Be a Leader Anymore

Have you ever thought: “I’m not sure I want to be a leader anymore”? You’re not alone. Leadership isn’t always forever; sometimes the bravest step is reflecting on whether it still fits. Explore how coaching can help you re-engage with leadership or make a confident choice to move on.

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The Paradoxical Duality of Leadership
Sharon Smith Sharon Smith

The Paradoxical Duality of Leadership

Leadership isn’t about choosing one side of a contradiction. It’s about holding both – strength and softness, vision and presence – and leading from the paradox where authenticity lives.

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My 8Cs of Leadership Framework That is Slowly Shaping My Work
Sharon Smith Sharon Smith

My 8Cs of Leadership Framework That is Slowly Shaping My Work

This blog introduces my emerging 8Cs of leadership framework – a values-based guide that’s gently influencing how I coach, mentor and support leaders. It’s a personal reflection and a practical unpacking of the core qualities I believe help leaders stay grounded, clear and human in their leadership.

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How Secondary Gain Keeps Leaders Stuck in Behaviours That Don’t Work
Sharon Smith Sharon Smith

How Secondary Gain Keeps Leaders Stuck in Behaviours That Don’t Work

Even when we know a leadership behaviour isn’t helping, we sometimes keep doing it. Why? It might be down to secondary gain – the hidden emotional payoff. In this blog, we explore how understanding these unconscious drivers can help you lead with more awareness, alignment, and ease.

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