The most effective leadership in any environment does not try and gain influence by asserting control. Great leaders influence situations by understanding themselves, the context, and creating a controlled and clear response with intent. This is situational influence.
We provide weekly insights into aspects of leadership that foster situational influence, offering new perspectives and practical tips for leaders at all levels.
Leadership, at its core, is a test of endurance. It is often a lonely pursuit, characterised by high stakes, invisible pressures, and the constant demand to project strength even when resources are running low. This isolation is compounded when you are a female founder disrupting a traditional, m...
Leaders today have unprecedented access to leadership material. Yet high-performance leadership demands something far beyond frameworks and metrics; it requires mastery of the human foundation itself. We expect modern leaders to stay calm under pressure, make decisions amid uncertainty, influence...
This is why I do this work: the pursuit of the art of leadership, the elegant fusion of grace and raw strength and grit.Â
In a world obsessed with hustle and grind, I see leadership differently, not as a battle against chaos, but as a meticulously engineered system where subtlety unlocks extraord...
If an elite athlete trained with the absolute intensity, volume, and relentless pace that is common in the C-suite, without prioritising their fundamental biological needs for rest and repair, their career would be catastrophically short. They would succumb to injury, burnout, and a rapid decline...
As the calendar flips toward December's close, the typical leadership narrative is one of frenzy: wrapping up quarters, exceeding forecasts, managing stakeholder demands, and positioning for a strong New Year start. Yet, for high-performing leaders, this period offers more than a checklist of ach...
You have earned the seat at the top table through decades of grit, insight, and results. Then, almost overnight, the pressure stops rising and starts converging. Board updates clash with operating reviews, strategic choices must be made on incomplete data, powerful stakeholders pull in opposing d...
In over 160 conversations with extraordinary leaders across continents and research from over the centuries, from ancient generals to today’s CEOs, one truth emerged louder than any other:Â
Great leadership isn’t about being in the moment. It’s about living beyond it.Â
I call this the Woven Pres...
Introduction — From Leadership Competence to Conscious Awareness
In today’s world of accelerating complexity and technological advances, the leadership advantage does not lie solely in technical capability or emotional intelligence, particularly where situations are stuck in an inertia bubble. It...
As decades in senior leadership executive life pass by, seemingly all too quickly, generally from the age of 59 and beyond, they enter what I define as Phase Three. This is not simply a career stage; it is a profound transition in identity. It can hit when least expected; however, the drive that ...
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Phase One: A Critical Foundation Before the Ecosystem Overgrows
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As emerging leaders begin navigating the ascent to senior roles, my research shows that, generally between the ages of 28 and 38, they enter what I call "Phase One." This is a period characterised by energy, ambition, and the r...
As we climb the ranks in our careers to senior leadership, my research shows that, generally between the ages of 39 and 59, we enter what I call "Phase Two". This is a pinnacle of influence shadowed by unprecedented complexity. For those in this phase, you have likely felt the weight of organisat...
We often hear of amazing leadership feats that required incredible situational influence. The narratives highlight great leaders who have contributed to helping teams under extremely challenging, high-stakes scenarios and tension, to reveal that those leaders had put their people and purpose firs...
The most effective leadership in any environment does not try and gain influence by asserting control. Great leaders influence situations by understanding themselves, the context, and creating a controlled and clear response with intent. This is situational influence.
We provide weekly insights into aspects of leadership that foster situational influence, offering new perspectives and practical tips for leaders at all levels.
