The Art of Thinking Ahead

From Vision to Reality Mise en place isn’t just about preparation- it’s a disciplined way of thinking that starts with a clear vision of the desired outcome. This approach involves seeing the end state in vivid detail, then working backward to organise the resources and path to align current actions with that vision. It’s about thinking […]

Systems Thinking for Business Leadership

Systems theory is designed to understand complex and dynamic systems. Business leaders need powerful tool to map, understand and navigate the challenges and opportunities facing their organisations. Systems thinking provides a powerful framework for seeing the whole picture, understanding the interconnectedness of parts, and identifying leverage points for transformative change. By integrating tools, models, and […]

Speaking for Precision, Trust, and Performance in Teams

The Problem of Unexamined Language Many teams begin with the best intentions – clear goals, energy, and competence. Yet execution falters. Not because of capability, but because of a hidden breakdown: vague, habitual, and unexamined terms, meaning and language. Consider this: a leader says, “Take ownership of the project.” One person interprets this as full […]

Generational Wealth

There’s a story told through money, but money is not the story. It’s simply a carrier wave for meaning. The ability to create meaning, as value, is the deep skill of wealth. When we talk about generational wealth, we’re often fixated on its material form, assets, trusts, portfolios. But what if the true legacy isn’t […]

Unlocking the Power of Synchronicity

Explore the transformative power of synchronicity in leadership, using Joseph Jaworski’s insights as a guide.

George Bernard Shaw on History

Alain de Botton on Balance

Why Most Organisational Change Fails – And How to Succeed

The Impact of Failed Change Initiatives When a change programme is poorly designed, its effects ripple across the organisation: Failure isn’t neutral. It accumulates, leaving a residue that shapes the response to future transformation efforts. A Deeper Look at the Consequences Increased ResistanceTeams often claim they are “change resistant,” but this is usually a protective […]

Eleanor Roosevelt on Freedom

The Unseen Gap

Introduction The majority of AI is a LLM – Large language model, not a being and thinking model. Using a functional MRI we know that there is a distinct region of the brain focused on language that is different to the part of the brain that is focused on processing. Further than just neurology, it […]