You don’t need to do something dramatic to lose your leadership credibility. Most of the time, it’s the little things. Small habits. Easy to fall into. Easy to justify. And very hard to give up. But over time, they erode your influence, dilute your authority, and chip...

“They respect my work—but I’m never considered for the bigger roles.” You’re trusted. You’re consistent. You’re appreciated for what you do. But when the bigger roles appear—those stretching, visible, career-changing opportunities—your name doesn’t come up. Someone...

“People made their mind up about me ages ago—and nothing I do seems to change it.” You’ve grown. You’ve taken on more. You’ve stepped up. You’ve levelled up. But others still treat you like the person you used to be. The junior. The safe pair of hands. The steady...

“I’m doing great work—but no one seems to notice.” You keep your head down. You deliver what’s needed—on time, on point, and often beyond expectations. You support others. You don’t create drama. And still… silence. No recognition. No opportunities. Just a quiet sense...

“I keep chasing what’s been said—but that was never really the priority.” You’re told something’s urgent—so you drop everything. You get aligned, you deliver, you move fast… And then nothing happens. No feedback. No action. No follow-through. Then, out of nowhere,...

Five questions to help you take control (without selling your soul). Many professionals tell themselves: “I don’t do politics.” And yet… politics is doing them. Behind the scenes, decisions get made. Agendas move forward. Opportunities appear—or vanish—based on...