Episode 165 Harnessing the power of not knowing

This week, in the last in the current series, I’m posing the question – what if your effectiveness as a leader expands from not knowing? I look at the
dangers of managers thinking they know it all and why delighting in the unknown is the secret sau…

Episode 163 The shackles of perfectionism

I’m James and I’m a recovering perfectionist. That’s the declaration I’m making upfront this week. Perfectionism can be a point of pride, but under the surface of high achievement often lurks a need to control and ultimately low self-esteem. We can e…

Episode 162 My cancer journey

This week I’m stepping outside my comfort zone, because I’m speaking about a personal topic – my journey with cancer. Thankfully, earlier this month, I received some great news, all my tests were clear and my consultant doesn’t need to see me again f…

Episode 160 Am I addicted to self-improvement?

This week I’m pondering the question – am I addicted to self-improvement? It might sound like an odd question for someone who has worked full time in the personal development industry for the last twenty years, but too much of anything is not so good…