Posts Tagged ‘Business Coaching’
Why Technical Brilliance Isn’t Enough Anymore: Reflections on Leadership Capability in Professional Services
There’s a conversation I’ve been having more and more lately with leaders across professional services, financial services, and accounting firms. And recently, I had the opportunity to unpack it further on the Accounting Industry Insights Podcast with Mark Holton. You can listen to the full episode via Mark’s page here. The topic? The growing leadership capability gap that many firms are quietly battling right…
Read MoreLeadership in Uncertainty: What Crossing a Street in Vietnam Taught Me
We just returned from Vietnam where I had the privilege of keynoting at the Lifespan Annual Conference, catching up with my team for some team building, and enjoying a family holiday with my girls. One evening I faced a moment that perfectly captured the rhythm of life and leadership there. I found myself in the middle of a crazy…
Read MoreThe Energy Audit: How Full Is Your Tank?
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from working with leaders across various industries, it’s this: High performance is often mistaken for endurance. We glorify the grind. The long hours. The constant availability. We wear “busy” as a badge of honour. But here’s the truth – sustainable leadership isn’t about how much time you give. It’s about how…
Read MoreThe Five Love Languages: A Fresh Lens on Leadership and Sales
Earlier this year, I joined Darren Mitchell on The Exceptional Sales Leader Podcast to talk about lessons in leadership and sales. That first conversation touched on a theme very close to my heart – the power of connection – and we alluded to a follow-up episode where we’d dive deeper into the Five Love Languages. …
Read MoreLeadership Coaching That Changes the Game | From Team Conversations to Client Wins
At Performance Advisory Group, we don’t just talk about coaching – we live and breathe it. Every member of our team, from operations to marketing to support, receives monthly one-on-one coaching with me. Why? Because when coaching is part of your culture, it changes how you lead, how you connect, and how you show up…
Read MoreOxygen Masks First: Why Self-Care Is the Foundation of Self-Leadership
As a coach, a business owner, and a mum to two amazing daughters, I’ve come to understand something the hard way: you can’t show up fully for others if you’re constantly running on empty. And when it comes to sef-care self-leadership, the truth becomes non-negotiable. There’s this pressure – especially for high-achieving professionals – to just…
Read MorePursuing Purpose: What If You’re Not Happy?
Have you ever asked yourself: “Am I truly happy?” “Is this the life I’m meant to live?” I did. It was a quiet moment – 16 weeks pregnant with my second child, surrounded by the picture-perfect life: career, house, family. And yet… something felt off. When I looked ahead 30 years and imagined reflecting back on my…
Read MoreCommunication: Connection over Correction
Too many leaders mistake talking for leading. But leadership communication isn’t about dominating the room or being the loudest voice. It’s about creating space. Listening deeply. Speaking with intent. Giving feedback that lifts, not limits. If communication hasn’t always felt like a strength for you — you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common…
Read MoreAccidental Leadership: What It Is & How to Fix It
Leadership isn’t always a promotion. Sometimes, it’s a curveball. Not long ago, I joined Imogen Wilson on the Under the Hood podcast with Accountants Daily to explore a leadership challenge that’s often overlooked — but increasingly common: accidental leadership. It’s a term I use to describe leaders who didn’t plan to lead, but found themselves…
Read MoreBeyond Business: Why I Co-Created it & Why It Matters
After years of working with leaders across the country, one thing is clear: the best leadership doesn’t just drive results—it connects, empowers, and inspires. But too often, the conversations we hear stay stuck in results and the next thing we have to do. That’s why I’ve partnered with two brilliant, like-hearted leaders—Arthur Kallos from Spark…
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