Senior leaders change on the inside long before anything changes on the outside.

Every leader faces a moment when their inner voice becomes too loud to ignore.

In Delhi last week, I watched elders gather in Satsang and it struck me how rarely leaders pause to reconnect with their own truth.

Most leaders struggle not with strategy, but with clarity.

Servant leadership didn’t vanish — complexity crowded it out.

Today’s world isn’t just volatile — it’s febrile: fast, overheated, and endlessly demanding.

True leadership begins within

What Fuels You? Why Leadership Begins With Purpose, Not Pressure

The fastest way to simplify complexity isn’t strategy—it’s asking “What do you think?”

Leaders don’t create progress by pushing harder.

High performance doesn’t require relentless pressure.

Corporate teams often operate without coaches—but elite sports teams never do.

A transparent, fun, first-year performance review: coaching wins, consulting breakthroughs, board advisory impact, and what’s next for 2026.

A quiet act of compassion at a Kolkata street stall shows that true leadership is attention plus dignity - especially when no one’s watching.

When 50+ very senior leaders turn up to a breakfast event on a really cold Melbourne morning then you know they are all very passionate about change and want to do something about it.

Despite 11 years of data, board diversity beyond gender is lagging.

The 2025 Board Diversity Index shows gender progress—but reveals deep gaps in cultural, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, disability, and generational inclusion.

Want to close the gender pay gap in your business?

Many senior leaders I have the privilege to work with often ask about Board opportunities, what it involves, and what it might mean for their growth and development.

Here’s how they’re doing it—and what your company can steal.