When times get tough, don’t ignore the problem, give in to the temptation to distract yourself, or blame others for what’s gone wrong. In this article, leadership coach John Williams makes the case for a vision, mission and purpose to keep your motivation strong and rally support around you through the inevitable challenges of aiming high.

How to stay motivated when the going gets tough

Owning your own business and having a team do not automatically make you a good manager. In this article, business consultant Anthea Stevanovic shows that understanding the separate behaviours and objectives of a general manager and a CEO/founder will enable you to consciously wear the hat that fits each role and embody the corresponding behaviours to pursue the best outcomes for your business.

Why many business owners are ineffective managers - and what to do about it

By nature, we humans are constantly comparing ourselves to others, and when it appears we are less than or not matching up, it creates discomfort. In this article, leadership coach John Williams explores why humans react in this way, how we can overcome it and why we should celebrate success in others, not tear them down.

Can vulnerability cure the Tall Poppy Syndrome?

One of the key areas that technology professionals must hone as they climb the leadership ladder is their strategic mindset and awareness. The ability to see the big picture, identify trends and patterns, and consider a range of perspectives is critical to effective decision-making and strategic leadership. In this article, Technology Leadership Coach Caroline New explores the key elements of strategic thinking and offers invaluable strategies for developing these capabilities.

How to develop your strategic thinking as a technology leader

Perspective. It’s something we all have, and it influences every one of us by shaping our decisions, actions and behaviours. Perspective has an unspoken power that, on the one hand, can bring hope and effective change for good and, on the other, can cause chaos and devastation. In this article, Louise Smallwood discusses how considering multiple perspectives can be an access to unlocking stuck situations and relationships. She also shares a simple exercise that facilitates our ability to consi...

The power of expanding your perspective

Do you perceive vulnerability to be a weakness or a strength? If you answer the former, you are not alone, particularly among men but also among a growing number of women. In this article, John Williams, an experienced ontological leadership coach, explores the relationship between vulnerability and risk-taking. He also exposes some of the lesser-discussed facets of vulnerability that might be playing a role in your life or work, perhaps even without you knowing it.

The critical relationship between vulnerability and how to take risks

Are you an emerging leader with a vision, but you find yourself sitting on your ideas and falling short of your intentions? In this article, ontological and transformational leadership coach Jeanette Mundy talks about the importance of letting go of the desire to be perfect, moving beyond procrastination and creating opportunities for yourself and others.

Overcome procrastination to lead with purpose and intention

Unmasking the Hidden Frameworks Behind Modern Rationalism. Belief Isn’t Optional, But How You Shape It Matters.

A Metacognitive Inquiry into Authenticity, Meaning, and Human Coherence

In a world obsessed with facts, logic, and performative rationality, many proudly declare themselves “belief-free” as if belief were a primitive flaw cured by science or scepticism. This article challenges that illusion with sharp clarity. 

Belief is not a weakness to overcome; it is the essential fo...

“I Don’t Have Beliefs”: The Most Dogmatic Belief of All

Why We Mistake Charisma for Character and Optics for Integrity in the Age of Engineered Influence

This article contrasts the Celebrity Archetype and the Leader Archetype using the Being Framework Ontological Model, revealing how each embodies radically different ways of Being. While the Celebrity engineers admiration through optics, emotional performance, and curated narratives, the True Leader carries the often invisible weight of responsibility, aligning with truth and transformation, even ...

Pretence or Presence: The Celebrity Archetype vs the Leader

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