Own Your Leadership Blog
Stories and Real Talk for Leaders
Leadership Burnout: Why Boundaries Are Your Most Powerful Tool
Leadership burnout is on the rise and many leaders don’t realise the hidden cost until it’s too late. In this article, I share my own story of burnout and why boundaries became the most powerful tool in protecting my wellbeing and effectiveness. You’ll discover practical strategies to set limits, protect your energy, and create sustainable impact without overwhelm.
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.
Leading when you don’t have all the answers – how to embrace your fear
Many leaders believe they must appear confident and in control at all times. However, true leadership isn’t about masking chaos or pretending to have all the answers. Instead, it’s about standing in uncertainty, being transparent, and leading with courage - even when you feel like hiding.
Great Leadership Is About Followship, Not Just Leadership
We often think great leadership is about vision, influence, and authority. But what if it’s really about something else?
On The Growth Addicts Podcast, Maxine Laceby, co-founder of Absolute Collagen, shared a game-changing insight: “What makes me a great leader is I don’t lead, I get people to follow. I think you need followship.”
True leadership isn’t about control - it’s about creating an environment where people choose to follow because they trust you, believe in your vision, and feel empowered.
The Power of Boundaries - my guest blog appearance
The Power of Boundaries - how leaders can manage time and boost productivity.
Let’s start leading like a Boss! One who balances their masculine and feminine energies.
Leadership isn’t about choosing between being assertive or compassionate – it’s about learning how to harness both. In this blog, we’re talking masculine and feminine energies (yes, even at work) and how blending them can help you lead with more ease, confidence, and impact.
