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Hijacked by employees’ requests: Is there a way out?

April 21, 2026

One of my coachees began describing his typical day. For context, he is a business owner, someone…

If your leaders aren’t evolving, your organisation isn’t either

April 1, 2026

There is one emerging topic in my space, which has been emphasised by the rapid…

Managing employee dissatisfaction

March 23, 2026

Let me start with an important moment from a past coaching interaction. I was brought…

People vs Business needs: A leadership puzzle to solve

March 16, 2026

In my career so far, I can perhaps indulge in a small humblebrag about the…

The power of believing in someone

March 6, 2026

It took me some time to truly believe in people’s capacity to lift others up…

Fight, flight or just stay quiet?

February 26, 2026

There is an idea I have borrowed that resonates with me on how healthy teams…

What are you willing to sacrifice for your career?

February 12, 2026

There’s an interesting and very deep question that’s been on my mind lately. It’s the same question I want to…

How to have difficult conversations without breaking people?

January 27, 2026

Being a leader, a manager, or a business owner is not as glittery as people…

The hidden cost of tolerating difficult employees

January 15, 2026

There is something I very often speak about and describe when discussing how organisations are systems with…

Anger at Work: Handle workplace rage before it handles you

December 23, 2025

Anger. I have seen it countless times, within myself, among friends, and with clients. And…

A Christmas letter to those carrying the business dream

December 19, 2025

As the year comes to an end, I want to take a moment to remind…

Why doing everything yourself is killing your business

December 11, 2025

There is a fairly common scenario at the beginning of a small business, when the idea comes…

Why character eats your skills for breakfast

November 26, 2025

How many books have you read that truly shaped your knowledge? Now think about this for a…

Your brain is under siege! How to get work done anyway

October 15, 2025

Have you ever found yourself trying to finish one thing and not being able to…

Mastering empathy as a leadership skill: Why it matters

August 28, 2025

For a very long time, even today, there is (at least in some people’s minds)…

The “2-Week Dream” Published in the Agile Bulletin 2025 (Free Download)

August 13, 2025

It’s that time of year again - the Agile Bulletin 2025 is here! Inside, you’ll…

Does your mind always create crises? Learn how to recognise your saboteurs.

July 18, 2025

If there’s one undeniable truth, it’s that we can’t escape ourselves or the influences that…

The art of turning resistance into learning mode

June 18, 2025

Every manager… or leader, if you prefer - has faced a familiar situation: that mixed…

work anxiety

A man walks into a meeting… and nothing happens

June 3, 2025

You’re walking to the manager’s office because yesterday you received an email from him stating…

When your work identity becomes your boss

May 26, 2025

We humans have multiple layers, that translate into how people perceive us. You can easily…

two week dream

The Two-Week Dream: Why you deserve a holiday (and so does your business)

May 23, 2025

If you’ve spent any time in the world of Agile and Business Agility, you know…

Should I stay or should I go NOW?

May 12, 2025

There is a famous scene from the film Office Space where the main protagonist, Peter…

How to lead with authority without becoming a dictator

May 9, 2025

There’s a word that gets thrown around quite a bit in corporate corridors. You’ve heard…

The People-Centric Heart at the heart of Agile

April 16, 2025

In this article, I want to inspire you to see Agile in a different light.…

Impostor Syndrome: A monster that lives in your head and soul

April 15, 2025

It can be an ordinary situation, just like any other day, an unremarkable moment where…

When anger shows up at work: Is it really about the job?

April 15, 2025

Anger and frustration are natural parts of life, yet they often get a bad reputation.…

A letter on getting good people to the top

April 11, 2025

To whom it may concern, There have been many moments I keep coming back to.…