Photo by Richard Horvath  on Unsplash Flow state. A psychological phenomenon where our attention is so absorbed that self-consciousness fades, time distorts and action feels effortless. The perfect middle ground, the match of challenge and skill in a dynamic balance. Flow is not simply a pleasant high, it’s a measurable state associated with deeper learning, creativity and sustained performance. It is also a catalyst for creating meaning in both work and life. The professiona

Photo by Yener Ozturk  on Unsplash It is not a unique experience to feel disconnected from the person at the helm; the COVID-19 pandemic made that painfully clear for many. What if the main, undeniably effective, quality of a leader is not about ability to strategise or make amazing PowerPoint slides, but simply being present… and not physically or performatively present, but there and aware throughout upheaval, mess and chaos. When organisational structure changes, the abse

Photo by Jehyun Sung  on Unsplash What makes a great leader? Decisiveness? Strategy? Or is human-centred leadership the quality we invoke when the old answers no longer hold? We talk about leading with purpose, emotional intelligence and culture, yet leaders are almost exclusively trained in external mechanics like performance frameworks and influence models. Why, if leaders are trained to execute impersonal methods, are we surprised when burnout spreads? Or when decision m

Photo by Jonathan Gallegos  on Unsplash Person-centred coaching is, arguably, one of the pillars of the industry. It’s non-directive, non-judgemental, it’s empathetic and safe. It’s essentially the moral high ground, favouring acceptance and presence over intervention. If the client is trusted, growth will emerge organically. Sounds perfect…in theory. In practice the success of the method may be in the level of psychological maturity, something than many adults have never had