Beyond Boundaries Blog:
Unlocking Potential at the
Edge of Possibilities
Have you ever sat in a meeting and thought, Why are we even here?
I still remember one particular management meeting early in my career. A group of middle managers, myself included, sat quietly around the table while the senior team ran through their agenda.
We weren’t asked for input.
Our experie...
I remember walking into work one morning already feeling the weight of the day.
My inbox was full, my deadlines were tight, and I had a meeting with my executive team in less than an hour.
By the time I sat down in that room, my body was in overdrive, tense shoulders, shallow breathing, eyes locked ...
As a self-confessed slow learner, it took me far too long to realise I wasn’t always a great listener.
I’ve always had a short attention span. I like things concise, practical, and efficient. So when someone drifts into long-winded details before getting to the point, I can feel my frustration risi...
For years, I thought high performance meant looking like I was spinning a million plates.Â
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...