A phrase has lingered in the leadership lexicon these past couple of years: quiet quitting. It captured a generational weariness, a sense of doing only what is required because the wider system had stopped caring. For many, it was a form of self-protection – a way to reclaim energy, boundaries, and dignity in workplaces that had become all output and little oxygen.

A few weeks ago, I found myself listening to a senior leader describe how her organisation was “embracing AI” to “free up human capacity.” When I asked what that human capacity would be used for, she paused, smiled tightly, and said, “To do more.”

Every so often, I pause and ask myself: what is the kind of world I dream about? Not the world we have, with all its complexity, urgency, and noise, but the one I quietly hold as possible. It’s a natural antidote practice I accidentally began many years ago, that has acted as a positive counter-balance when life feels overwhelming and dark.

I am so excited to finally share, that after a solid year of reading and writing and discussions and a successful application, I have just embarked on the next stage of my professional journey: a PhD at Trinity Business School. My research focuses on the psychology of leadership in mission-led scaling firms.

I have recently joined Substack, creating a space for conversation and reflection on the themes that matter most to my work and to me personally - leadership, wellbeing, scaling organisations with purpose, and the intersection of science and soul.

In leadership, it is tempting to borrow the scripts handed to us: what growth should look like, which “wellbeing” initiatives to adopt, what version of sustainability is deemed acceptable. These scripts are neat, familiar, and safe. But they are rarely transformative.

In leadership circles, sustainability is often reduced to numbers: carbon targets, ESG ratings, or the latest corporate responsibility report. While these matter, they miss a more human layer. Sustainability is not only an external metric - it is also an inner practice.

I used to think transformation came in grand gestures—life-altering retreats, sudden clarity, or a perfect morning routine.

But the truth?

It was the tiny, consistent rituals—done quietly, often imperfectly—that helped shape my recovery from years of chronic fatigue, and these practices continue to fuel and sustain my full life.

There’s something raw and sacred about standing at a crossroads.

Maybe you’ve been there too -heart racing, stomach tight, knowing deep down that a shift is coming. The job no longer fits. The relationship is changing. The old ways aren’t working, but the new path isn’t clear yet either.

Leadership theory can be illuminating — but when we cling too tightly to models and frameworks, we risk losing the very thing that makes leadership effective: authenticity.

I am so, so thrilled to share, that along with the wonderful Alvin Joseph Mapoy ( AJ), I will be co-hosting the soon to be launched Global Psychology Alliance (GPA) podcast. Mark your calendars. We are launching July 11th!

Most workplace wellbeing fails because it’s disconnected from how people actually work and lead. It treats stress like an individual problem—and wellbeing as an optional extra. No wonder so many leaders roll their eyes at “yoga at lunch” while quietly burning out.

In a world where leaders are expected to be constantly visible, responsive, and decisive, the pressure to keep up can feel relentless. The meetings stack up. The inbox fills. The news cycles spin. Amidst it all, it’s easy to believe that the only way to lead is to keep moving—faster, louder, harder. And yet, if you’re a leader who has worked this way, you’ll know by now that this approach is unsustainable. Here’s why.

Anyone who knows me and knows my work, will attest to my belief that healthy relationships are the scaffolding of a thriving life. I believe that stripping back our layers of conditioning, and getting to know and take responsibility for ourselves as individuals, is foundational. But our self-relationships are not the destination. Being in sound relationship with others is.

I love this Ted talk by Climate activist Xiye Bastida, on her upbringing by Climate Activist parents, and how our inner fire can shape our actions for the good.

Think that “Wellbeing” and “Sustainability” are just nice to have in your business? Well think again! The data is clear - if you want to thrive as a business going forward, you need to actively design and run your business according to these key principles. And I would be delighted to help you achieve these critical goals!

In mid- March over 60 Psychologists from 35+ countries convened in Kingston Jamaica, to explore how we can collectively work together on (some of) the UN Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs).

I wanted to take a post to highlight the incredible work of the Global Psychology Alliance (GPA). A group driven by the American Psychology Association (APA), with Psychologists from all over the World, who are “actively addressing global issues using psychological science to elevate the field and enhance human well-being around the world”

So many of us live life at pace. Responding to outside expectations and others’ notions of “normal.” Sometimes it can be hard to take stock. But ask yourself - is this how you want to be remembered?

The Climate Crisis is non-stop, every day. It’s a relentless story with very little positivity, and as a result many people tune it out. Understandably. It’s hard to wrap our heads around the enormity of it all, but with breaks encouraged, we do need to keep abreast and educate ourselves about what is going on and what is being done.