Senior hiring is changing. Strong experience, a credible network and an impressive track record may get you into the process, but they will not necessarily get you over the line. This article explores what interviewers are really assessing at senior level, why your thinking and judgement matter, and how to make the leader behind the results visible.

Success has a strange side effect: it does not remove doubt. It often makes it harder to admit.

The more senior you become, the more composed you are expected to appear. So you move faster. Solve more. Keep delivering. Stay indispensable.

In this reflection, inspired by my conversation with Gary Nowak on the Coffee House Coaching podcast, I explore why emotional intelligence matters most when pressure rises, clarity disappears under noise and leaders are tempted to hide behind action.

Walk and talk coaching is focused coaching while walking outdoors, either together in person or remotely by phone from your own favourite local nature spot. That might be a park, beach, forest, woodland path, riverside walk or quiet garden. This article explores what walking coaching is, how it works, and why movement, nature and a different kind of attention can create space to think clearly, speak honestly and hear what may be ready to change.

Change is constant in modern workplaces, and navigating restructures or organisational shifts can be tough for employees and managers alike. Drawing on years of experience supporting business leaders and HR directors in the UK and Australia, this I share practical strategies to lead with empathy and clarity, support your team through change, and protect your own wellbeing.

Women remain underrepresented in senior roles not because of a lack of ambition, but because of outdated beliefs and the pressure to appear flawless. This article breaks down the evidence, challenges long-standing myths using Hogan data, and highlights why emotional intelligence is becoming the defining skill of modern leadership. It is a practical, honest look at what helps women lead with confidence and impact.

AI coaching tools have become impressive. They can sound like a real person and respond in a conversational tone that feels human. Yet despite these innovations, AI still lacks the emotional intelligence and intuition to read context, energy shifts, and the unspoken cues that spark real transformation.

Stepping into your first CEO role is thrilling and challenging. This transition can feel overwhelming and isolating, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Coaching offers a confidential space to explore what’s holding you back, sharpen your leadership presence, and build the resilience needed to lead with clarity and confidence.

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? When you’re facing life’s challenges, knowing whether to turn to coaching or therapy can feel confusing. While both offer valuable support, they serve different purposes and suit different needs. In this post, we’ll unpack the core differences between coaching and therapy, helping you understand which approach aligns best with where you are right now so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Career transition coaching helps safeguard your company’s brand reputation, prioritise employee wellbeing, and maintain trust throughout organisational change. Turning difficult transitions into opportunities for respectful, transparent leadership.

Leadership today isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about asking the questions that truly matter. In times of uncertainty, the most effective and impactful leaders stay curious, listen deeply, and guide their teams through complexity with clarity and confidence.

Redundancy is incredibly difficult to deal with. Whether it has happened unexpectedly, or if you had a sense that it was coming, it still knocks the wind out of you. The simple truth is: losing your job almost always feels like losing a part of yourself.

The International Coaching Federation research shows 80 % of coaching clients report increased self-confidence and over 70 % report improved work performance, relationships, and communication skills.

I explore how career coaching helps you figure out what you really want, tackle the thoughts holding you back, and make a clear plan to move forward.