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Pressure is permanent. Capacity is expandable. Why leadership needs a new operating system.
We have misunderstood a huge leadership challenge of the modern workplace.
Decades of leadership development have focused on reducing pressure or helping people cope with it. The reducing-pressure approach worked on the assumption that pressure was temporary and is a problem that could be solved. Helping people cope with pressure generally took the approach of recovering or reacting to the issues caused by pressure.
When leaders are still using what they learned ten weeks later, that’s behaviour change
Many keynote takeaways don't last ten days, if we're being honest. People leave the room energised, maybe even scribble a few notes, then real life kicks back in. Deadlines. Emails. That tricky conversation they've been avoiding. Their good intentions get crowded out once they’re back at their desk.
How a skilled emcee keeps your audience engaged and maximises event impact
Most event organisers focus on keeping things on schedule. When I emcee, I focus on something different. I'm watching the room to protect the value of every speaker, every session and every pound invested in that event.
7 costly myths about leadership under pressure (and why they are damaging performance)
In high-stakes industries like financial services, law, and insurance, one reactive decision can cost millions, reputations and careers.
Leadership under pressure is the difference between clear, deliberate and effective action under high pressure, or costly failure. This is where most organisations are at risk, and this is where my work makes a difference.
The Open Valve problem: how leaders can turn tension into performance
Have you ever been in a meeting where the tension starts to rise, but no one can quite explain why?
Someone makes a comment in a sharper tone than intended. Another person withdraws. Someone else becomes defensive. Within minutes, the whole room feels different.
Why I'm creating 100 videos in 30 days (and what this teaches us about performing under pressure)
I’ve set myself a goal that makes me feel slightly sick: create 100 videos for my business in the next 30 days. In setting these ambitious goals, pressure reveals how we really perform.
Lessons on authenticity from the 2026 Winter Olympics
Like many people recently, I’ve been watching the Winter Olympics. The level of commitment and expertise on show is always incredible. And of course, at this level, there is relentless pressure.
The unseen preparation behind keynote speaking and leadership performance
When people see a polished keynote on stage, they often see confidence, clarity, and composure.
Meaningful momentum: conscious leadership lessons from the Year of the Horse
The Year of the Horse began on 17 February 2026. It marks a shift from the quiet reflection of the Snake year to a season that values vitality, courage and collaboration.
Leading with awareness: what the Year of the Snake teaches us about conscious leadership
Lunar New Year decorations are already up across Singapore, ready to welcome the Year of the Horse. However, before we gallop forward, the Year of the Snake needs to come to a close on 16 February.
