75% of Leaders Know – Fewer Than 5% Act
75% of leaders say their wellbeing affects their decisions. Fewer than 5% act on it. Gary Parsons on what changed when he stopped waiting.
The Armour I Wore for Twenty Years
I was 18 when I woke up, and half my face didn't work. What followed was twenty years of performing normal - in business, in leadership, on stage. This is the story of the mask I wore, the woman who gave me permission to take it off, and why Face Equality Week matters to me personally.
A Year Since Love My Face – What It Taught Me About Leadership
A year ago I let the world see my face - not just the Bell's Palsy, but everything behind it. Here's what the year since has taught me about leadership, identity, and why the mask we wear at work costs more than we realise.
Boundaries at Work: Improve Performance and Wellbeing
Most people don’t struggle at work because they lack capability. They struggle because the way we work makes it hard to think clearly. This article explores how boundaries improve performance, reduce overload, and help leaders and teams thrive under pressure.
Why Leaders Need Better Decision-Making, And How to Fix It
Most leaders don’t struggle with ideas, they struggle with decisions. In a world of constant pressure, poor decision-making quietly becomes the biggest bottleneck to growth. This article explores why decision quality is declining and how leaders can regain clarity, control, and direction.
Mentoring vs Coaching in Business, Why Leaders Need Mentors
Most leaders search for business coaching, but what they actually need is business mentoring. Here’s the real difference, and why mentoring drives stronger, more sustainable results for founders and leaders.
Self-Sabotage in Leadership – 5 Ways to Overcome It
Leadership pressure creates conditions where even high performers undermine their own progress. This article explores five patterns of self-sabotage and how leaders can break the cycle.
Fire Horse Leadership: Performance Under Pressure
As the Year of the Fire Horse begins, many leaders will resonate with its energy - speed, ambition and relentless performance. But what happens when that fire is left unchecked? Exploring Chinese zodiac traits alongside research on leadership under pressure, this article examines why sustainable success requires more than intensity - it demands regulation, recovery and strategic selfishness.
Leadership in the Age of AI, Breaking Faster Than We’re Admitting
AI hasn’t reduced leadership pressure, it has intensified it. Backed by emerging research, this article explores why AI is reshaping leadership wellbeing and what sustainable performance really looks like in an accelerated world.
The Rise of Alternative ERGs in Leadership
Leadership ERGs are quietly emerging as organisations recognise that leaders also need space for honesty, support, and sustainable wellbeing.
Presenteeism and the Hidden Cost of Showing Up Unwell
Presenteeism often looks like commitment, but it quietly damages performance, wellbeing, and leadership effectiveness. This piece explores why rest matters and how Selfish Leadership reframes responsibility.
Gary Parsons, Vice President of Professional Speaking Association
Leadership speaker Gary Parsons shares his appointment as Vice President of the Professional Speaking Association East Midlands and why PSA matters for speakers