Why 2026 Doesn’t Need New Year’s Resolutions – Just Intention!
Leading with intention helps leaders step off autopilot, move beyond New Year’s resolutions, and design 2026 with clarity and sustainability.
5 Leadership Behaviours That Drive Burnout and Disengagement
Burnout and disengagement rarely start with workload alone. In many organisations, leadership behaviours shaped by pressure quietly drive disengagement long before HR sees the warning signs. This article explores five common behaviours behind burnout, and why intentional Selfish Leadership may be the missing capability organisations need to develop.
Have Yourself a Selfish Christmas – Balance, Burnout and Growth
Christmas is one of the few moments in the year when leaders are allowed to slow down without judgment. This reflective piece uses the lessons of the past, present and future to explore how selfish leadership, choosing balance, boundaries and sustainable growth, can shape a healthier year ahead.
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.