Positive deviants are people who diverge from the norm in constructive ways. They make the world a better place. If you’re a positive deviant, this blog is for you.

Feeling helpless or hopeless? That’s NOT low confidence.

Recently, I ran a free confidence bootcamp. It was full of people who said, “I’m …

You CAN be confident even when you’re scared

So many high achievers believe that being uncertain, unsure or anxious about the future means …

Vulnerability: the new leadership essential

Vulnerability isn’t a negative trait. It’s accepting that you can’t control everything. This doesn’t mean …

Being ‘unbreakable’ doesn’t make you resilient

The biggest myth about resilience is that it involves being tough. No it doesn’t! If …

Every leader needs a sidekick. Here’s why

Climbing to the top of the corporate ladder is often lonely, but it doesn’t need …

Loneliness makes burnout worse

Don’t shut yourself off from others when you feel stressed. Loneliness just makes burnout worse …

Leadership loneliness: the hidden epidemic

Loneliness isn’t something leaders talk about at work – but it should be. There’s growing …

Is fast thinking slowing you down?

Is fast thinking slowing you down? When you’re too busy stressing over everything, you lack …

Your brain on stress – it’s scary

We all know that stress is not a good thing. But did you know that …

‘Your brain doesn’t just ‘fog’ under stress: it shrinks

Don’t let stress get to you. Stress kills brain cells and impairs your thinking. A …

7 surprising habits of resilient people

Are you struggling to grow in your personal or professional life? If so, looking at …

Busy leader or wise leader? Which are you?

Task overload, crisis control, interruptions and on-the-fly decisions. They come with the territory when you …