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Do people feel energised when you’re around, or do they sigh in relief when you step out?  Does your presence spark creativity and connection, or does it unknowingly drain the room of energy and joy? Do you know the answer ? The truth is, every leader generates a vibe — whether intentional or not. Some leaders create a culture where people thrive, take risks, and show up as their best selves. Others, without meaning to, inadvertently suck the joy out of the team, leaving peop

This is what the people, who are investing in their team's professional development, want to know. What is it that creates a change in behaviour that is sustainable? As a Facilitator, I have the honour of working with people in a training environment. It is a place where you choose to be stretched & challenged. Ideas are introduced, practiced and discussed. You feel like it is safe to try things and get ready to face the world again. You leave inspired and motivated to take o

For me - it is always when I am facilitating. It’s often in moments when the work feels natural. When you’re doing something you’re genuinely good at and deeply enjoy. There’s ease. Energy. A sense of alignment. ❓ Who are you in that moment? ❓ How are you showing up? ❓ What strengths are you using without effort? Those moments matter because they reveal something important. They show you the version of yourself that works best - for you and for others. And that’s where the re

One of the activities we use in our Connect Strategic Leadership programme is based on the idea that 🌱growing a plant is a lot like growing a team. 👥 When we first introduced it, we were hesitant. It felt a bit “school classroom” and we wondered if professional leaders would roll their eyes. But over the years, we’ve realised something important: learning that is interactive, fun and meaningful has impact at every age and every stage. In fact, leaders often need these remi