The Neuroscience of Growth Mindset. We’ve all heard it before: “It’s all in your mindset.” What if that wasn’t just a motivational cliché. What if it was a scientific truth? At the heart of personal growth, resilience and high performance lies something powerful: a...
Key Steps from intimidating to inspiring. In my twenties, I was often told that I was intimidating. At first, I was quite surprised. I was introverted, ambitious, determined and deeply committed to excellence – qualities I thought were essential to leadership. Yet,...
Spring clean your habits Habits are the invisible architect of your life a As we step into a new season, many of us feel the urge to give our homes a good spring clean. Even if you are in the northern hemisphere, and entering autumn, it’s as good a time as any...
Empathy with edges is how we can care without losing courage and conviction Empathy is one of the most powerful tools in a leader’s toolkit. Neuroscience shows that empathy activates the brain’s mirror neuron system, allowing us to connect and “feel with”...
How narcissistic leaders affect culture Narcissistic leaders often begin with magnetic confidence but beneath that charismatic exterior lies a neural pattern that disrupts healthy brain dynamics, both with themselves and their teams. Research shows that...
It might not just be sleep that you need… Many people and leaders I work with believe “rest” just means sleep or doing nothing. But true restoration is multi-dimensional. According to Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith (physician and researcher), there are 7 types of rest, and...
