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Butterflies before bravery: why leaders overthink tough conversations
Even experienced leaders feel it: the anxiety, the second-guessing, the emotional gymnastics before a hard conversation. A knot forms in the stomach. Sleep gets disrupted. The words spin in circles. And all of it… before a single word is spoken. If this sounds...
Why project complexity has nothing to do with size
Sarah, a project sponsor for a mid-sized organisation, had led countless projects before. So when she was tasked with implementing a new company-wide digital workplace platform, she expected a straightforward journey. It wasn’t a massive construction project or a...
Why values matter more than you think
There are moments in project delivery when the decisions we make feel instinctive – a quick yes, a firm no, a pivot under pressure. And then there are other moments where we hesitate, overthink, or avoid deciding altogether. The difference? Often, it’s clarity of...
Learning for Earning: the quiet strategy behind real project leadership
When we talk about learning in leadership, the default tends to be knowledge. New tools, methodologies, industry trends – all valuable. But recently, a keynote speaker reminded me of something more layered: we also learn for earning. Not just money, but trust,...