Satya Nadella didn’t become more influential by doing more. He implemented strategies that allowed him, and everyone else in his organisation, to protect and focus his time, attention and energy. That shift is what changed the way he led. And that same opportunity sits in front of you. 

So if something needs to change, start by giving yourself space and protecting where you place your attention because it’s this attention that shapes your thinking, and your thinking that shapes your influence. 

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AI has transformed how we communicate, making it faster and more polished than ever. But in the process, we may be losing something critical: meaning. And without meaning, there is no real influence.

Referrals work because they transfer trust. Someone I trust, trusts you, therefore I should trust you too. That logic makes sense intuitively, but it’s also backed by research.

When I first start working with clients, I see a full spectrum of creativity. Some arrive at our coaching sessions or bootcamp days feeling ready to push full steam ahead. They’re creativity is sparking and they’re fired up.

In this edition of the Shining the Light series, I’m honoured to present Justine Maree Cox—a seasoned leadership and career-coach who supports individuals and teams through transition, transformation and growth with clarity, confidence and compassion.

Nick, a CEO I once coached, was gearing up for his industry conference keynote. His slides were full of bullet points and facts — solid content, but lacking spark. He rehearsed, yet the energy wasn’t there and the connection with the audience felt weak.

Struggling with sales proposals? The real issue might not be your client – it’s you. Learn why selling to yourself first is the key to sales confidence.

So many of my clients proclaim that selling is hard. They struggle with outreach. They struggle with articulative value. And they struggle with building true sales confidence.

Many consultants fear outreach, approaches or prospecting (whatever you want to call it) because they feel pushy or ‘icky’. But when you reframe them as helping, not selling, outreach become an essential (and even enjoyable) part of your consulting sales and overall business growth.

In this edition of the Shining the Light series, I’m honoured to present Justine Maree Cox—a seasoned leadership and career-coach who supports individuals and teams through transition, transformation and growth with clarity, confidence and compassion.

I’ve recently been working with a coaching client, Shar, on her Freedom Project. The Freedom Project is where I go into a practice and work with a consultant and their team to accelerate growth.

Every year Facebook serves up the same memory from my wedding day. My husband and I with smiles on both our faces. Each year, it’s the same photo and immediately I’m brought back to that day and the joy we both felt.

In this edition of the Shining the Light series, I’m honoured to introduce Susanne Le Boutillier—a trusted leadership advisor, facilitator, and executive coach with more than 30 years’ experience guiding leaders and organisations through change, complexity, and uncertainty.

Learn how to write a consulting business proposal that wins clients, showcases your expertise, and positions you as a trusted thought leader.

In this edition of the Shining the Light series, I’m honoured to introduce Sarah Denholm—a leading speech coach, trainer, and communication expert, helping professionals speak with confidence, connect with impact, and lead with influence.

The cost of inaction in a thought leader’s or consultant’s practice can be high. Avoidance drains revenue, stalls growth and limits success. Here’s how to break the cycle.

Learn how to price consulting services with confidence, avoid burnout, and communicate your true value to clients without overdelivering.