Own Your Leadership Blog: Stories and Real Talk for Leaders
Leadership Burnout: Why Boundaries Are Powerful
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.
I’m Unsure 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.
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.
How Secondary Gains 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
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.
Unconscious Bias Training for Leaders That Really Works
Unconscious bias affects everyday leadership decisions – often without us realising. Discover how targeted unconscious bias training can help you lead with greater awareness, fairness, and impact.
