Yearning is rarely named in leadership - but it’s everywhere. It’s the quiet longing for purpose, impact, connection...

Exits - whether of roles, relationships, or entire ventures - are often rushed, avoided, or botched...

In January, Mark Steed and Kai Vacher hosted an excellent conference about online and hybrid schooling. They brought together an impressive line‑up of speakers and panellists and feedback was so positive that they are already planning the next event for January 2027...

In a world obsessed with KPI’s and data, wisdom is often overlooked...

Vulnerability is often misunderstood in leadership - as weakness, exposure, or risk. But research in team coaching and psychological safety shows the opposite...

In fast-moving businesses, success often depends not on what leaders know - but on what they’re willing to unlearn...

Transitions are where leadership and relationships are tested...

Psychological safety is the foundation of effective teams...

Leadership isn’t linear - it’s cyclical. At times bumpy! Teams evolve...

Questions are the lifeblood of adaptive leadership. They signal humility, invite collaboration, and open space for innovation...

To lead effectively you must embrace power...

Ownership isn’t just about accountability - it’s about agency, commitment, and psychological investment...

There is increasing recognition within the field of team coaching, that from a systemic perspective, a team can only be effective if it works within a team of teams framework. In line with the work carried out on Teaming (Edmondson) and recent publications on coaching “Teams of Teams” (Hawkins and Carr), the challenge then comes how leaders can enable the broader system to work together effectively in practice through coaching and supporting one another.

Narrative is how humans make sense of complexity - and in leadership, it’s how culture is shaped...

During my visit to the Bett Show in January, in London, I was impressed to see how many teachers, pupils and governors were in attendance and showing huge interest and enthusiasm for what was on offer. So why, given all this enthusiasm, are schools across the country being slow to adopt AI?

In high-performing teams, meaning is not a luxury - it’s a necessity...

Leadership isn’t a title - it’s a relational act...

In leadership, “knowing” can be both a strength and a liability. The pressure to have answers often leads to premature closure, missed learning, and resistance to change...

Judgement is the invisible skill that separates good leaders from great ones. It’s not just about intelligence - it’s about discernment, timing, and emotional regulation...

Leadership isn’t just what you do - it’s who you are. Yet in fast-paced, high-pressure and complex environments, leaders often lose touch with their core identity...