Leading Through the 7Cs of Modern Work: Courage
Courage is not the absence of fear, but the decision to act anyway.
Leading Through the 7Cs of Modern Work: Change
Change is constant. The difference between stress and success often lies in how we adapt.
Leading Through the 7Cs of Modern Work: Compassion
Compassion is more than kindness. It is empathy in action (the desire to help others while maintaining care for yourself.)
Leading Through the 7Cs of Modern Work: Challenge
Challenges can defeat or define us. For managers, every obstacle offers a chance to evolve – to innovate, to inspire, and to show resilience in action.
Leading Through the 7Cs of Modern Work: Control
In times of uncertainty, our instinct is to cling to control. But as any manager knows, not everything is within our grasp. The art lies in knowing
Leading Through the 7Cs of Modern Work: Connection
When this article was first written, we were in isolation, and the irony of feeling more connected while physically apart was not lost on us. Now in 2025, hybrid working and digital collaboration
Leading Through the 7Cs of Modern Work: Culture
When this article was first written, the world was deep in lockdown and organisations were discovering what their cultures were truly made of. Fast forward to 2025
Leading Through the 7Cs of Modern Work: Introduction
When the original 7Cs series was written in 2020, the world was in crisis. Managers were navigating uncharted territory, learning to lead remotely and to care for their people
The BE:DO Balance: Finding Energy and Focus at Work
Balance is not about perfect halves; it is about knowing when to be and when to do. The BE:DO Approach was born from my own burnout story
The Power of Slow: Why Pausing Can Accelerate Performance
“Busy” has become a badge of honour, yet constant busyness kills creativity and clarity. The most effective leaders today are not those who move fastest, but those who know when to slow down.
