Thought, practice and progress

This is where I share what I've learned fixing cultures that were drifting, losing good people, or stuck in the gap between what leadership says and what folk actually experience.

No theory. No fluff. Just honest insights from real work with real teams.

What you'll find here

Short reads and guides on:

How to rebuild trust in teams that have drifted

How to align brand and culture through leadership behaviour

How to improve employee engagement without burnout

How to bring values off the wall and into daily behaviour

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chief brand officer

“Mind your language!”

I've been wondering does anyone know what a Chief Brand Officer is?

When Culture Champions Lead

And what happens when culture is built from the inside out.

ignoring red flags costs more than a contract

When ignoring red flags cost me more than a culture contract

"We've decided to end the engagement," the founder said. Very calm and, in fact, very matter-of-fact. As if cancelling a Netflix subscription, instead of a culture contract.

Changing a workplace culture

Changing a workplace culture: how to turn the energy back on

You know that heaviness in meetings when the good people keep quiet and jokes land flat. That's a first sign that a culture is drifting.

toxic workplace culture

How CEOs can fix a toxic a culture and build a healthy workplace

Most leaders do not realise until it is too late that a toxic workplace culture is draining cash, energy and trust. By the time you notice, the best folk are already out the door.

Mother duck leading a line of ducklings across the water, symbolising cultural alignment and teamwork in the workplace.

How leaders drive success with cultural alignment in the workplace

When your team’s values, behaviours, and beliefs are all pulling in the same direction as yours or the organisation’s vision, you get a level of fluidness that can’t be faked

5 ways on how culture and strategy help to build legacy brands for long-term success

For any leaders who care about their influence and growth, building a legacy brand isn’t just about profits; it’s about purpose, consistency, and doing something different.

Why your company culture in the workplace shouldn’t be like a Greek warship

Each person is instructed by the row master while facing the opposing way they travelled, they trusted and believed. The kind of very early stages of company culture in the workplace.

Finding your Brand Archetype

A brand archetype can help you better understand who you are as a business, your story, and the values that drive you forward. 

Defining your Goals, the Impact and the Tasks (GITs)

GITs are a simple and effective way to achieve goals. One GIT in our life to succeed.

Running engaging culture-led workshops

Sharing structure, tips, and experiences that help me run engaging and productive workshops.

Check your brand’s holistic health

Here you can take a quiz to examine your organisation's: Direction, Culture, Personality, Positioning, Customer Service & Leadership.

Mastering brand interviews

Sharing some thoughts on how to do these interviews effectively and why they're critical for strategic growth.

Defining your Value Propostion

By figuring out how to alleviate a customer’s pain point, you can establish the value and message best for that group.

The dangers of a “Frankenstein” Brand

In the non-profit world, maintaining a strong and consistent brand is not just a matter of looks; it's crucial to achieving your mission and making a lasting impact.

Is self-promotion a dirty word?

Tips on how you can elevate your brand without the deafening drumbeat of self-promotion.

Four C’s to help your brand succeed

I believe at its core, lie the 'Four C’s': Character, Culture, Customer, and Category. Here's how they work.

Elvis, a musical leader & changemaker in double denim

The power of double denim

Double denim & purpose-led leaders have these traits in common: Confidence. Boldness. Doing something out there for others to follow.

Defining your Brand Purpose

Your brand purpose is the reason you exist beyond making money, it should never change.

Creating a Brand Personality as a team

Your brand personality is a powerful communication strategy that breathes life into your identity.  

Culture & Strategy… yum, yum

Does culture eat strategy for breakfast? Let's dig in with some tips to takeaway.

6 months being a trustee board member

It's time to reflect over the last six months of being a trustee board member of a National Bereavement Charity. (Cue serious face in the picture)

What is our purpose…?

What is our purpose... Wow, that's a tricky question to uncover, but I love a challenge. Let's dig in.

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Ready to explore your best route? Take the ten-minute culture quiz. Or book a call and let's have a wee chat on how to move forward together.

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