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.
10 Practical Ideas for Time to Talk Day 2026 & Your SMT/SLT
Time to Talk Day works best when leaders lead the conversation. This article shares practical Time to Talk Day 2026 ideas for Senior Leadership Teams, helping HR teams build trust, role model healthy leadership behaviours and strengthen culture from the top down.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.