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.
Headteacher Priorities: Leading Through the Final Days of Term into the Summer Break
Leading the final days of term demands sharp headteacher priorities to manage chaos, emotions, and endless tasks. Discover practical tips to get over the line and make the most of your summer break.
How to Avoid Blame Culture and Reframe Teamwork as Everyone’s Responsibility
Blame culture kills a positive team culture – but it doesn’t have to. Discover how to shift from finger-pointing to shared ownership with this practical reframe of teamwork.
How to show up as a thought leader on social media (without feeling fake or preachy)
GUEST BLOG!
I’ve spent years helping organisational leaders find their feet, their confidence and their voice. Lately, I’ve been having more conversations with small business owners who are quietly leading too – in their industry, their communities, and online.
So today, I’m going off-piste from my usual leadership development focus to introduce my first guest blogger – the brilliant Amanda Hughes.
Amanda is a social media expert who helps small business owners get visible in a way that feels real and do-able (not cringe). Her approach to thought leadership without the ego is refreshing, especially for those of us who sometimes feel a bit awkward about putting ourselves out there.
Whether you’re running a business or managing a team, Amanda’s advice is gold – and a great reminder that leadership starts by showing up, not showing off.
Leadership Presence: It’s Not About Being the Loudest in the Room
Leadership presence isn’t about being the loudest in the room. It’s about showing up with calm confidence, staying grounded in who you are, and leading in a way that feels authentic. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to perform or prove yourself, this blog offers a fresh take on what presence really means – and how to build it without losing yourself.
Boss, Manager or Leader? Why Owning Your Leadership Matters More Than Your Title
In schools, leadership was never about titles – it was about presence, relationships, and impact. But stepping into the corporate world, I came face to face with a different language: boss, manager, leader. In this blog, I explore what these terms really mean – and why owning your leadership is less about what you're called and more about what you do.
