It happens in small moments you barely register. You're in a stakeholder meeting. You have a strong view on the proposed approach, but you frame it as a question rather than a position. You add " I'm not sure if this makes sense, but ..." before sharing your expertise. You apologise for "jumping in" when you're literally the person meant to be leading the discussion. You tell yourself you're being collaborative. Professional. A team player. But in fact, you've made yourself d

Stop setting goals you'll abandon by February. Here's how to make Q1 2026 the foundational quarter. The Problem with January It's December. And if you're like most leaders I work with, you're already thinking about 2026. New year. Fresh start. This time will be different. You'll finally get on top of your workload. Set better boundaries. Stop bringing work stress home. Lead with more confidence and less overwhelm. Sound familiar? Here's the pattern: Ambitious goals in January

It's November. And if you're like most leaders I work with, you're running on fumes but telling yourself you'll rest in January. You've got year-end deliverables stacking up. Strategic planning sessions that need your input. Team members looking to you for direction while also trying to wrap their own priorities. And somewhere in the background, there's the pressure to "finish strong" – as if slowing down now would mean you've somehow failed the year. But here's what no one t

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I left my life with one suitcase and a fear in the pit of my stomach. In 2022, after four years in Singapore, and many more in the...

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At first, it feels like a strength. You’re the one they count on. The one who finds the solutions, takes on the extra projects, smooths...

You’ve worked so hard to get here. The career you’ve built, the reputation you’ve earned—it all matters. So when things feel off, your...

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1. Identify the Trigger What situation, task, or thought caused you to feel paralysed? Example: 'I have a presentation due, and I don't...

It’s a tricky thing: that push-and-pull dynamic with the job you’ve worked so hard for. Some days, it feels like you’re on top of the...

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If you're a leader in learning delivery or operations, you’ve probably experienced it: the 3am wake-up call. No, not from your alarm, but...