Blog Posts

The Hidden Challenges of Becoming a Technical Leader - Part 2 of 3

Part 2 of a 3-part series exploring the leadership journey of technical experts. This post unpacks the identity shifts, skill gaps, and cultural friction that make the transition so difficult — and what to do about it.

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  • #Leadership
  • #SupportingYourTeam

Promoting Technical Experts - Part 1 of 3

Many companies promote technical experts into leadership roles without giving them the support they need. The result? Burnout, underperformance, and team breakdown. This series explores why it happens — and what we can do instead.

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  • #SupportingYourTeam

Leading With Maslow

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is over 70 years old — but it’s still a powerful lens for leadership and coaching today. In this post, I explore how understanding human needs at work can help leaders build trust, engagement, and real growth.

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  • #SupportingYourTeam

Why I Don’t Do Change Management

Most change programmes focus on the “what” and “how,” but forget the most important part: the people. Here’s why I take a coaching-first approach to change.

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