🎤 Why do great ideas get ignored? You might be brilliant at what you do, but influence takes more than logic and data. At the 2025 CPD...

In 2024, a disgruntled CIA hacker leaked 34 terabytes of secrets to WikiLeaks. He wasn’t paid. He wasn’t blackmailed. He was angry. He...

Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or running on empty? 📱 Do you check your phone before you even get out of bed? 🍽️ Do you scroll through...

💭 Feeling the winter slump? You're not alone. It’s that time of year—cold, dark, and the fun of Christmas feels like a distant memory....

Starting a business requires enormous courage, especially if you are already successful and have a secure job with a good pension. Dr...

We don’t just jump from our old self to a new self when the calendar changes. Each new year brings familiar challenges, but we tackle...

Have you ever been so angry at work that you were tempted to shout, or maybe swear at someone?  Other people can be frustrating....

The tree’s up, the lights are twinkling, and someone’s already eaten half the Quality Street—so it’s officially the season of joy and...

Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or running on empty? Stress and burnout aren’t just personal challenges; they impact your work, your...

Kicking off the Christmas season in style with a festive dinner at Ognisko Polskie - The Polish Hearth Club, in London! 🍽️✨ The perfect...

I have had the pleasure of joining Patrick Daly on his Interlinks podcast , where we explored themes from my book, 'The Saboteur at...

Frustrated at work? It might be more than just a bad day. Frustration can feel like a sign that something’s not right. It’s easy to...

I feel incredibly honoured to join the Worshipful Company of Woolmen, becoming part of a centuries-old tradition rooted in the wool...

Personality isn’t just about what we show—it’s also about what we hide beneath the surface. Have you ever criticised someone for being...

Often, we jump to solutions like performance management or referring them to an Employee Assistance Program. But what if we paused for a...

I recently spoke about influence and persuasion at the Engage24 conference in London.  Here’s what I covered:  👉 Kurt Lewin’s classic...

Spent some time signing copies of my book 'The Saboteur at Work' for my great clients at Apple!  There’s no better feeling than seeing...

Have you ever been given a task that makes you think, “I’m not sure that I can do this?” This triggers anxiety, self-doubt... and...

"Sometimes you come across someone who has a profound impact on your career. It was a privilege to be coached by Mike as part of the...

Professionals who regularly witness disturbing images, read upsetting material, or engage in high-stress, caring roles often experience...