Happy New Year

There is a constant voice speaking to me about transformation, about connection and about refueling. My mantra for this year is playful curiosity. To me, this was about growing into my role, about exploration of possibility, but also in terms of the versatility of my leadership journey. I was reminded of my key values, and…

I came across a poem and the extended metaphor just struck a chord with me today, on Key Stage 2 SATs results day.I was once told that my job rested on that one set of results , that if they weren’t better than the year before I was done. I cried with relief when I…

Firstly we need to consider what intentional leadership is— for me it’s linked to leading with purpose, clarity, and vision. But as I’ve undertaken my own coaching learning and research, it’s intrinsically linked to how we shape up as a leader- the Head, heart and body, and our belief systems, how we embody leadership in…

As we near the end of the year and a time when families and friends come together where they can to share love and togetherness , I’m moved to share a few words. I have been driven to learn as long as I can remember. I seek to make sense, connections and formulate ideas. I…

It’s interesting to notice my own sense of vulnerability with this in terms of sharing this, but I believe this adds another dimension and enriches my work. Initially I worried it may influence people’s perceptions of me negatively, and impact on my work-and then, in a flash of light, I realised that’s what matters…that we…