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My Clients

One of the most rewarding parts of my work these days is the time I spend with four distinct, but deeply connected groups: – Newly promoted Managing Directors and General…
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The Comfort Zone

There’s a strange, almost electric feeling that comes over us when we step outside our comfort zone. It’s a mixture of fear, excitement, and vulnerability all rolled into one. It’s…
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What Direction Are You Going?

If you don’t know where you’re going all roads will lead you there. This is a saying I really believe in and I’ve seen it play out time and time…
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My Career Choice

Interim Management has been very good to me. No doubt quite a unique career choice, but one I wouldn’t swap when I look back. The highlights: The people I’ve met…
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Life as an Interim

Having spent the best part of 25 years of my life as a specialist Interim Manager, one of my biggest challenges has been explaining to people what I actually do.…
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The Emotional Tank

I spend a lot of time in the world of business. I take part in discussions about growth, crisis, people, results, targets, pressure, competitors and customers on a daily basis.…
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Striking a work/life balance..

It always interests me to see people work through the various stages of life, for instance those finishing school, college or university and setting out into the world of work…
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The Authentic Leader

Regardless of whether it’s business, sport, politics, or church, to name a few of the main spheres of life, the topic of leadership has been debated for centuries. It was…
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Dealing With Adversity

I remember a customer coming to see me a number of years ago. This guy usually came a couple of times a year and I really looked forward to his…
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