As a woman in leadership, you've likely faced the delicate balance between being seen as compassionate and being respected as an authority. Too soft, and you're dismissed as weak. Too firm, and you're labelled difficult. It's a tightrope that many of...
I've witnessed countless brilliant leaders walk into crucial meetings armed with perfect presentations and thorough preparation, only to find themselves feeling disconnected, reactive, or somehow "not quite themselves" when it mattered most. The missing...
I've witnessed countless remote teams struggling with disconnection, fear of speaking up, and diminishing trust. After years of coaching leaders through these challenges, I've developed a simple yet transformative approach: a 10-minute daily framework that...
If you're a millennial manager reading this at 11 PM on your phone whilst your laptop's still open, I see you. If you've felt that crushing weight of responsibility whilst trying to be the empathetic leader you never had, whilst juggling a team twice the...
I've been having countless conversations with business leaders lately, and there's one question that keeps coming up: "Caroline, are these 'sanity days' actually helping my team, or are they just another tick-box exercise?" It's a...
Cognitive Empathy: Your Secret Superpower as a Leader Let’s be honest, modern leadership is more demanding than ever. Teams want more than direction; they crave understanding, trust, and connection. I believe the transformative skill at the heart of great leadership...
Elevating Leadership: The Gentle Power of The Extra 5% Rule If you’re a driven leader, you’ve probably heard phrases like “push through” or “give it your all.” But what if true, sustainable excellence came not from stretching yourself endlessly, but from finding...
Psychological safety isn’t just a buzzword : it’s the essential foundation for a thriving, creative, high-performing team. If you’re sensing hesitation, silence, or a lack of open collaboration in your workplace, you’re not alone. I’ve seen it in teams everywhere, and...
Stepping Into the Future: AI Coaching and Leadership Development There’s no denying that artificial intelligence (AI) has begun reshaping the world of leadership coaching. I see it in client questions, industry trends, and the surge of digital platforms promising...