This is the ninth post in the Leadership Lessons series — drawn from two decades as an international rugby referee and work now supporting leaders as they navigate culture, leadership, and operational change. In rugby, silence can be costly. A winger spots space but...
This is the eighth post in the Leadership Lessons series — drawn from two decades as an international rugby referee and work now supporting leaders through complex transformation and cultural change. In rugby, like in any other sport or business, stability is...
This is the seventh post in the Leadership Lessons series — drawn from two decades as an international rugby referee and work now supporting leaders through complex transformation and cultural change. For years, the Wallabies promised to bring back the “golden years”...
This is the sixth post in the Leadership Lessons series — drawn from two decades as an international rugby referee and work now supporting leaders through complex transformation and cultural change. On the rugby field, the scoreboard can dominate attention. With the...
In boardrooms and off-sites, AI is now the loudest conversation in consulting. But the tone isn’t always excitement. Behind closed doors, the big four firms are wrestling with something they’re not used to: a technology that doesn’t need their armies of analysts to be...
AI Can Help Us See More — But Only If We’re Willing to Look Human Oversight in the Age of AI-Driven Incident Investigation The rush to integrate AI into safety systems is well underway. From predictive analytics to automated reporting, organisations are embracing new...
This is the fifth post in the Leadership Lessons series — drawn from two decades as an international rugby referee and work now supporting leaders through complex transformation and cultural change. In elite sport, mistakes are visible. There’s no replay delay for a...
Post #4 in the Leadership Lessons Series On the field, if your message doesn’t land, the game starts to lose shape. In leadership — whether it’s in a site shed, a team meeting, or a tough conversation mid-shift — it’s the same. When communication misses, people don’t...
This is the third post in the Leadership Lessons series — drawn from two decades as an international rugby referee and work now supporting leaders through complex transformation and cultural change. The Best Decisions Often Happen Before the Moment Arrives Great...
A perspective shaped by elite sport, executive leadership, and organisational transformation. Leading When the Heat Is On I’ve come to believe that how a leader shows up under pressure is more defining than any strategy, vision statement, or set of goals. Pressure...