How outstanding leaders keep their eyes on the prize

In “Off Balance on Purpose”, Dan Thurmon explains that an experienced tightrope walker keeps their head up, with their eyes on the prize, which is the platform in front of them. And while it may look like they are perfectly balanced, there is never a moment when they are at rest; lifting their free leg, … Read more

Influential U Podcast; Play In A Bigger Environment

It was an honour to be a guest on Influential U’s podcast hosted by the multi talented Josh Damigo. The episode, ‘Transformative Leadership’ is now available on all major podcast platforms for you to enjoy. Josh turned our interview into a great conversation about what I have learned from studying with Influential U and how … Read more

Why being sold on your value will give you satisfaction and fulfilment

Heather had been floating in a sea of mediocrity for too many years. She watched as opportunities for professional development and promotion passed her by. It felt to her like people did not appreciate her value. It was high time for her to embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. In her coaching program, … Read more

Develop leaders to deal with obstacles and set them up to succeed

Greg faced a dilemma in his new CIO role. The business had appointed him because of the value he could provide to the business strategy. But frequent IT network outages completely derailed his initial conversations with senior executives. Business unit clients refused to talk strategy with him because, in their view, his team couldn’t even … Read more

How planning can help you reduce stress

I drove my car to the appointed meeting place early one morning recently to meet my bike riding buddies, only to discover I forgot my bike shoes. You know, the special shoes with the cleats. I couldn’t ride without them. It was frustrating and embarrassing. But it had an even bigger impact on my fellow … Read more