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For years, I thought high performance meant looking like I was spinning a million plates. 

I believed my team needed to see me working just as hard as they were across everything, ticking every box, and never slowing down.

Sound familiar?

The problem?

I was setting unrealistic expectations. My t...

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Energised Teams: Why Motivation Isn’t Enough burn bright not out energised teams executive coaching future of leadership leadership development leadership energy leadership habits motivation vs energy people leadership resilient teams take5withme team performance

Most leaders think motivation is enough. 

Wrong. 

Motivation fades. Energy sustains.

This is something I’ve learned both in my own leadership journey and in coaching others. 

Teams don’t thrive because of one inspirational speech or a bold new idea. 

They thrive when energy is sustained, modell...

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Leadership Burnout: 3 Warning Signs You Can’t Ignore burnout blindspotes burnout warning signs decision fatigue emotional energy for leaders energy management for leaders leadership burnout leadership energy reset signs of leadership burnout team morale and leadership

Burnout doesn’t start big.

It starts small, with tiny leaks in your energy that most leaders ignore until it’s too late.

In this series of short blogs we’re exploring emotional energy for leaders , how to lead with stamina, resilience, and clarity, without burning out.

 

Today, let’s look at le...

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Why Authentic Leadership Matters (And How To Get Aligned) alignment authentic leadership emotionalintelligence exhausted firefighting frustrated highest self leadership coaching leadership development overwhelmed self awareness self-reflection values

Feeling Drained as a Leader?

It Might Not Be What You Think

Do you ever end a workday feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or frustrated, wondering why it seems so hard to make a real impact?

Most leaders are no strangers to pressure, uncertainty, and the habit of firefighting. Yet the real issue oft...

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Are Your Boundaries Broken? abovethelinethinking avoidance boundaries boundarysetting burnout conflict energy healthyboundaries leadershipdevelopment manager middlemanager selfawareness

If you've ever found yourself answering "urgent" emails late at night or struggling to recall the last time you finished your own to-do list, you’re not alone.

Leadership is demanding, and the temptation to be constantly available can be overwhelming. But here's a reality check: constantly pushing...

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Above the Line Leadership: How to Break the Blame Cycle and Transform Your Team abovethelinethinking accountability emotionalintelligence executivecoaching growthmindset leadershipcoaching leadershipdevelopment mindset selfawareness teammanagement

Do you ever feel like your team is stuck in a rut, bogged down by blame and negativity? 

If you’re nodding, you’re definitely not alone. As leaders, it’s incredibly easy to fall into the habit of pointing fingers or defending mistakes. But what if I told you there’s a practical mindset shift that c...

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Stop Putting Out Spot Fires-Three Steps to Build Lasting Team Harmony collaboration communication leadership leadershipdevelopment leadershipskills overwhelm silos teamharmony teammanagement teamwork

Do you ever feel like your days are spent dousing spot fires, being pulled from pillar to post, and trying to keep everyone happy? 

If so, you’re not alone.

Most leaders grapple with the challenge of managing competing priorities and personalities, often at the expense of their own energy and the...

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The Ego's Influence: How It Hinders Our Ability to Listen and Understand Others. beliefs biases communication confirmationbias control criticism defensiveness dominance ego empathy listening selfawareness understanding validation vulnerability

Our ego, that ever-present voice whispering in our minds, plays a significant role in shaping how we interact with the world around us. While the ego serves important functions, it can also impede our willingness to listen and understand others.

Here's how:

Need for validation: The ego thrives on ...

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The Essential Role of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership conflictresolution danielgoleman effectivecommunication emotionalintelligence empathy eq interpersonalskills leadership leadershipdevelopment leadfromtheheart personaldevelopment positiveworkculture resilience selfawareness teamperformance teamwork workplacedynamics

 

 

In the realm of effective leadership, technical skills and expertise only go so far. More than ever, the ability to navigate emotions—both your own and those of others—stands out as a crucial trait for successful leaders. This is where Emotional Intelligence (EQ) comes into play, a concept pop...

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Unlocking the Power of Self-Awareness edgeofpossibilities emotionalintelligence emotionalregulation interpersonalrelationships leadership leadershipdevelopment leadfromwithin mentalhealth mindfulness neuroscience personaldevelopment psychologicalresearch resilience self-discovery self-fulfilment self-improvement selfawareness

Self-awareness is a fundamental aspect of human existence that shapes how we perceive ourselves and interact with the world around us. It involves being conscious of our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, as well as understanding how they influence our actions and relationships. In recent years, res...

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