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Browse through our blogs written by our leaders, that talk about various topics we think you might find useful.


Never Give Up: Finding Strength in Small Steps
Leadership is often seen as a badge of strength, and it is. But hidden beneath that strength is a truth rarely spoken aloud: the higher you climb, the fewer safe spaces you have.

Joanne Mason
Oct 143 min read
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Who’s Coaching the Strong Ones?
Leadership is often seen as a badge of strength, and it is. But hidden beneath that strength is a truth rarely spoken aloud: the higher you climb, the fewer safe spaces you have.

Jenny Danson
Aug 293 min read
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What Every ‘Leader of People’ Should Know about Leadership
As a relationship specialist working with teams, a parent to a neurodiverse son, a couples therapist and the owner of two businesses, why...

Alison Curtis
May 214 min read
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Communities come in different forms
I took this photo when I was lucky enough to see this young leopard in the Kruger – not too happy at having been spotted! I was heartened...

Charlotte Leyland
May 142 min read
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Social Connection, Your Superpower!
Some people find strength in community gatherings. Others in a single trusted confidante. Some through shared goals at work. Others through stillness and solitude. Connection shows up in so many ways. Strong social connection is linked to reduced stress, better sleep, longer life, and improved mental health, and we all want that!

Amanda Howe
May 132 min read
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Leaning into your role as a creator of culture
If we want to unlock a culture of wellbeing and optimum performance, we have to start by exploring and exposing where there’s room for improvement.Â

Vanessa Juby
May 123 min read
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It’s me or them; there’s no in between
Have you ever felt fueled by your absolute belief that you have the right answer/are doing things the right way? It feels as if no-one is listening to you, or doing things in the way you know will work! You find yourself frustrated, angry, full of a sense of injustice and irritation with others. If it feels too difficult to let go of your position, to loosen your grip even just a little, it’s worth exploring what this might be about for you, which is something you can do with

Harriet Hunter
Apr 105 min read
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Diversity Is Easy, But Is Inclusion Really Practiced At Your Workplace?
Have you ever walked into a room and felt like you didn’t truly belong? This is a feeling many of us have experienced, but for some, it...

Shivam Tanna
Mar 213 min read
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"We're All a Bit ADHD, Aren't We?" Navigating Neurodiversity in Leadership
As a leadership coach, I often hear the phrase, "We're all a bit ADHD, aren't we?" It's a well-meaning attempt to relate, but it also...

Marcus Vallance
Mar 173 min read
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My personal journey of resilience...
In the spirit of womanhood and the delicate balance of being a mother while pursuing a career, I want to share a personal story this...

Chitra Kartik
Mar 74 min read
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The Role of Leadership Development in Building Resilience in Teams
Resilience is one of the most important qualities a person or team can possess. It’s the ability to bounce back from setbacks, to face...

Amanda Hickey
Oct 18, 20242 min read
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How Leadership Development Enhances Team DynamicsÂ
In any organisation, team dynamics are critical to success. The way people interact, communicate, and support each other is vital to...

Amanda Hickey
Oct 18, 20242 min read
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Leadership Development as a Catalyst for Growth, Innovation, and Inclusivity in Teams
In today’s rapidly changing world, teams within organisations must continuously evolve to stay competitive. This requires a culture that...

Amanda Hickey
Oct 17, 20242 min read
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Why is Leadership Development Important in the Sport and Physical Activity Sector?
Leadership development is a cornerstone of success within the sport and physical activity sector, both on and off the field.

Amanda Hickey
Sep 24, 20242 min read
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The Hidden Benefits of Cycling to work
Whenever I can, I cycle to work. After years and years of plodding along the M25 or the M60 for my daily commute, I feel very privileged...

Nick Fawcett
Aug 15, 20243 min read
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Don’t Let Your Leadership Go Bust –Part 2
Powerful leadership Capabilities for now and next So what! We must work with complexity and this new dynamic operating context using a...

Activation Admin
Jul 19, 20244 min read
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Don’t Let Your Leadership Go Bust –Part 1
Changes come and continue to come from all angles, social, technological, geopolitical…. and more … and they are not bad!

Activation Admin
May 31, 20243 min read
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How do you….
How do you adequately write about a month’s holiday with family that was filled every day with something new, in two different countries?

Charlotte Leyland
May 14, 20242 min read
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Teams - What can we learn from playing team sport and being part of a team at work?
I have always played team sports, as young kid I spent hours kicking a football around with my friends and playing in a local football...

Activation Admin
Mar 25, 20244 min read
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Coaching Styles that shape Leadership Dynamics
This month, we're delving into the world of senior leadership teams and how coaching enables both individual leaders and the leadership...

Simon Gardner
Feb 27, 20242 min read
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