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You can't change what you don't notice

The only thing you can truly control? You. 

Switch off autopilot, make conscious choices, and watch yourself become a more self-aware leader, presenter, communicator, friend and human.

Our weekly blog serves up actionable insights to help you sharpen your self-awareness. 

 

 

Who's driving your creative decisions?

Is it ego or the voice of the customer? How our personal aesthetics can cloud data-driven decisions.

June 2025

Wearing your victim glasses again?

We often blame others, not out of malice, but simply out of habit. Break free from this unconscious pattern.

May 2025

When leaders create moral vaccums

Discover whether a hands-off leadership style is based on trust or leans on guilt instead.

May 2025

Your personality is set in stone. Not.

Our personality has different facets that sometimes show up in unexpected ways. Find out more.

May 2025

Motivation is not created equal

Bubbles from your last raise fizzled out already? That's ok. Money keeps the lights on, not the fire burning. Find out what actually does.

May 2025

How to be kinder to yourself

Busy whipping yourself over some other forgettable drama that won’t matter next week? Drop the whip and reframe your thinking.

May 2025

Don't use your personality as an excuse

Ever shrugged off criticism with "That's how I am, take it or leave it." I certainly have. This is what changed my attitude.

May 2025

How shared blind spots 
amplify problems

Homogenous teams are comfy. But are they the most productive or progressive? You've guessed it. 
 

May 2025

Don't be a presentation robot!

We weren’t all born TED speakers. And no, this article won’t magically change that. Sorry. But if you read on you can make a start.

April 2025 

Managing your mood is managing yourself

Do people light up or scatter like chicken when you walk in?
Time for a vibe check. (Your mood’s showing.)

April 2025

When saying "good job" doesn't cut it

Without constructive feedback there's no growth. Apply these simple principles and up your feedback game.

April 2025

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