“You have the right to say no without feeling guilty.”
We talked about assertiveness rights this week and I admitted I still struggle with that one. My head gets it, my emotions lag behind.

Most of us find at least one tricky. Which one is hardest for you? I’m hoping it’s not just me.

Asked ChatGPT if it noticed when I say please and thank you.
It replied: “I don’t need it—but I notice your tone.”

Made me think: AI learns from me, so I want it to learn that I value politeness.

Better keep saying please and thank you.
Just in case the robot overlords keep score. 🤖✨

I didn’t need rescuing—but I let him rescue me anyway.

I could’ve jump started my van myself. But my older neighbour rushed over with leads, eager to help.

He needed to feel useful. I needed a good neighbour.

Pride wins the moment. Empathy wins the long game.

It’s all too easy to drift along the well‑worn career highway, simply following the path laid out for us. In Ep 3 of Leadership Actually we unpack why that happens & how to steer your own non‑linear career.
Listen via Spotify: https://www.rfr.bz/b5a55ed

“It’s culture that killed the people.”

That line from the Titan documentary hit hard.

When performance matters more than people, warning signs get ignored. I've experienced this myself.

Culture can corrode confidence and cause real harm.

You can’t outrun it forever.

I'm running two workshops today — one on PDPs, one on priorities.

Different topics, same message:
🔹 Know your why
🔹 Be clear on your direction
🔹 Take ownership

When you know what matters to you, you're less likely to get swept up in what matters to everyone else.

Too much career advice can get in the way.
A grad in my workshop said, “I’ve had loads of advice, but I need to find what’s right for me.”

Baz Luhrmann put it well:
“Be careful whose advice you buy…”

The best path? The one that lights you up.
#CareerAdvice #Growth

Are you a dog or a cat when it comes to creativity?

For some, creativity is like a dog: eager, ready, always at your side when you need it.
For others, it’s a cat: elusive, independent, only appearing when it feels like it.

So… are you a dog or a cat?

#CreativityAtWork #Innovation

First outing for the pizza oven this year. How nice was that weekend weather?

Took advantage of some lovely weather on Saturday. Got in a 14 mile walk back from Edale. We're signing up for the Bullock Smithy this year so getting some miles in. #hiking