Leadership Development in 2026, Trends & Predictions
Leaders are entering 2026 under more pressure than ever. From threat fatigue to decision overload, the demands are growing faster than their capacity. Support leaders need next, combining new insight from me and wider industry predictions.
Building Healthier, More Effective Leaders – Selfish Leadership
Strong teams don’t happen by accident. They’re shaped by leaders who are self-aware, regulated, and able to prioritise their own wellbeing as a strategic advantage.
The Hidden Cost of Leadership Presenteeism
Leadership absence rates look impressively low, yet the real cost hides in presenteeism. When leaders show up exhausted or unwell, performance drops, decisions slow, and businesses pay the price.
Spotting the Early Signs of a Leader’s Wellbeing Slipping
When a leader’s wellbeing slips, the whole team feels it. This guide shows employees how to recognise the early signs and support their managers in a safe, respectful way.
The Performance Sweet Spot: Selfish Leaders Thrive Under Pressure
Leaders perform best in the stretch zone - challenged but not overwhelmed. Learn how Selfish Leadership helps you balance performance and pressure for lasting success.
The Power of No: Why Great Leaders Embrace NOvember
In corporate life, we’re taught to say yes - but the most effective leaders know when not to. This NOvember, we'll explore why saying no isn’t a refusal of responsibility but a strategy for sustainable performance. Learn how boundaries protect decision quality, resilience, and culture at the top.
Practical Guide: Health-Oriented Leadership vs Selfish Leadership
Most leaders look after everyone else and forget themselves. Health-oriented leadership gives us the research behind why leader wellbeing matters. Selfish Leadership™ shows you how to make it happen day to day. Together, they create healthier leaders, happier teams, and sustainable performance.
When the Root Cause Is You – The Hidden Addiction of Leadership
Leaders often blame burnout on the pressures of business, but the real root cause can be far more personal. Perfectionism, over-caring, and work addiction quietly erode our wellbeing - not because we don’t love what we do, but because we forget where we end and the work begins.
Keeping Motivation Alive, Without Burning Out
Motivation doesn’t always come easily, and that’s okay. Here’s how to lead yourself well, keep your inner fire alive, and stay grounded in wellbeing when drive fades.
Breaking the Silence on Suicide in Business – Baton of Hope Derby
Entrepreneurs and leaders are not immune to struggle. From Kate Spade to local voices like podcast guests Peter Marples and Rob Spence, too many stories remind us that success is no shield against mental health battles. This September in Derby, I’ll carry the Baton of Hope, part of the UK’s biggest suicide prevention initiative, to break stigma and build a culture where leaders can speak openly and live fully.
Do Leaders Get the Same Wellbeing Boost from a 4-Day Week?
The 4-day week boosts employee wellbeing - but what about leaders? This post explores how senior roles experience shorter weeks and what support they really need.