Courage, Care and Curiosity: Rethinking What Creates Safer Cultures
after many years working in operational leadership, safety and team development, the current question is: What is it that truly creates cultures where people feel able to speak up, challenge, learn and look out for one another?
When the pressure is on, this is not the time to step back from your people
Pressure doesn’t create leadership capability. It reveals it.
And if the capability isn’t there when it matters most, no amount of cost-cutting will compensate for it.
Emotional Intelligence: More Than Just Being a “People Person”
What is Emotional Intelligence (EQ)?
Many assume that if someone is outgoing, friendly, or naturally good with people, they must have high emotional intelligence. But being a “people person” doesn’t automatically mean you have high EQ.
STEM–What it is and Why I’m still passionate about it
STEM is a familiar acronym: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. For me, however, STEM is far more than a set of disciplines. It represents opportunity, innovation, resilience, and—still unfinished business.
International Women’s Day 2026
If organisations truly want high performance, they can’t afford to ignore half the talent pool.
Relationship Intelligence—What on Earth is it (and why should you care)?
At its heart, safety is about people. Policies, audits and risk assessments all play a role, but they cannot replace the impact of authentic leaders who genuinely care about the wellbeing of those they lead.
Creating a Culture of Care—Why Safety Is About People, Not Rules
At its heart, safety is about people. Policies, audits and risk assessments all play a role, but they cannot replace the impact of authentic leaders who genuinely care about the wellbeing of those they lead.
Safety Culture Is Set at the Top
Most organisations invest heavily in safety systems, policies and procedures. But have you ever stopped to ask why so many safety improvement programmes struggle to gain real traction?
Everyone Is a Leader in Safety
One of the biggest misconceptions about workplace safety is that responsibility sits primarily with senior management or specialist teams.
When Trust is Tested: Moving Forward with Wisdom, Not Cynicism
Leaving the corporate world and stepping out on your own takes courage. It calls for resilience, belief, persistence and encouragement from those around us.