Blog
Are your people prepared for the pressure ahead?
I’m preparing for a keynote at the CXO Summit, and with just 25 minutes on stage, I’ve been thinking carefully about which part of the Cadence Approach will be most valuable to the C-suite leaders in the room. I’ve decided to focus on Prepare. As we head into the final quarter of the year, many
It’s obvious in hindsight, the power of predicting what comes next
I’ve had a big week. There have been some brilliant presentations, a global broadcast, the Business Book Awards, where Sustain came close, but no cigar, and plenty of conversations with people along the way. And one idea has come up repeatedly. When I’ve spoken to delegates after keynotes, or explained a little more about the
The missing piece in workplace wellbeing? Agency
This week I am exploring what I think is the missing piece in workplace wellbeing. Inspired by a number of conversations I have had recently with organisations, and the same topic has come up time and again. That is Agency. On briefing calls, leaders are telling me they want their people to feel more ownership
The Countdown Is On: Sustain at the Business Book Awards 2026
In less than a week, I’ll be heading to the Business Book Awards 2026 at The Drum in Wembley, where Sustain: Mastering the High-Performance Paradox is a finalist in the Short Business Book category. The winners will be announced on 16 September, and I’m incredibly proud to see Sustain recognised alongside such a strong group
Rest is a competitive advantage
For many people, the summer provides an opportunity to slow down a bit. You may have a holiday planned or simply a few quieter days. Whatever time you have available, try not to underappreciate its value. It can be tempting to fill our breaks with activity, remain loosely connected to work or spend the first
Do you know your red flags for chronic stress or burnout?
The third phase of the Cadence Approach is ‘Perform’, which is all about respecting the red flags of stress and burnout. Cadence is a simple, four-step approach to managing energy that works. Predict is all about identifying the big events or ‘Wimbledon’s ‘, as I call them, coming up for you – both professionally and
