Some in authority have been led to believe that leadership is about showing one's strength. They mistakenly choose to assert their authority over others by exhibiting autocracy and masked bravado in their communication styles. This is not what true strength looks like.

Reflections and lessons from the first week of 2025.

Thriving in life isn’t about fitting in — it’s about standing out. It’s about being authentic, even if that means being “weird.”

So, what if this year, instead of conforming to expectations set by others, you leaned into your own narrative? What if you chose to be unapologetically you, quirks and all?

Reflections and lessons from the last full week of 2024

Many of us are taking the opportunity of the festive season to come together, travel, and celebrate. Yet, for many others, even if they wish to do the same, they cannot — often through no fault of their own.

In a season of festivities, we sometimes forget that it's sadly not a very festive time for many across the globe

Too often, we compartmentalise ourselves — focusing on intellectual growth, emotional regulation, or professional behaviour in isolation. During the webinars, we explored how thriving requires a holistic perspective. This includes nurturing not only the mind and body but also the soul or spirit.

Shifting our thinking from "or" to "and" opens up a whole new world of options.

"Sometimes I wonder how I can be the one sitting here. I'm not even that smart." It’s time to challenge what defines success and who gets to decide.

It's interesting that while the prefix “psych-” comes from the Greek word psȳchḗ which means breath, spirit, soul, mind; modern day psychology seems to ignore the realms of the spirit and soul

Thriving doesn’t mean perfection nor does it mean endless success. Thriving isn't tied to the accumulation of things nor is it correlated with your popularity on social media. Thriving is about you being the best you in all conditions.

The adage that "time is money" is not just misleading, it's simply incorrect: money comes and goes, time will never return and is, in fact, devalued by being compared to a worldly currency

It's always puzzled me why people don't just do the right or preferred thing even though they know it's the right thing. Why do so many of us struggle with implementing lasting change in our lives?

Unshackling the minds from generations' worth of deeply embedded #narratives takes deliberate and courageous #effort

I initially drafted this blog after coming across the “5 stages of awareness” model, which outlines the journey people take from unawareness to readiness for action. But then I witnessed the magnificent hīkoi in Aotearoa New Zealand—a peaceful, collective movement that beautifully exemplifies these stages in action.

Self-doubt is a dangerous virus which should be treated as soon as it manifests otherwise it will feast on one's confidence, motivation and willingness to act.

In sharing my journey with others, I’ve noticed that many think “leadership coaching” is only for traditional leaders or those in formal roles of authority. But leadership isn’t a title—it’s a mindset, a confidence to bring your true self forward, and to act with purpose, vision, and courage.

The progress made from shifting our self-talk from "one day" to "today", is phenomenal

“I will,” “Next time,” “I’m just…” Sound familiar? These phrases seem innocent but often become barriers between us and the futures we envision. Our internal wiring is powerful and while humans are wonderfully complex, we’re surprisingly good at fooling ourselves out of progress.

A week of juggling, had a few lessons: