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Why Leadership Needs Both Heart and Hardware
By Mike Pearson Let’s get one thing clear: this isn’t a “man versus machine” conversation. We’re not in a sci-fi showdown. What we’re facing in today’s world of work is something far more nuanced and far more human. AI is here. It’s already in our systems, our workflows, and probably our coffee machines too if…
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The Language of Leadership (The Human Version)
The higher up you go, the quieter it gets. Funny, isn’t it? Leadership should be about people, yet the more senior you become, the more filtered everything starts to feel. Suddenly, it’s less about conversations and more about comms. Less truth, more ‘tone of voice.’ But in the real world – where people are juggling…
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Human Skills for a World That Won’t Sit Still
Let’s face it, the world of work isn’t what it used to be. Change is constant – from the surge of AI to shifting political landscapes, economic pressures, and organisational restructures… the list goes on and on. And yet, amidst the uncertainty, some individuals and teams are adapting. They’re staying grounded and moving forward with…
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Breaking Barriers for Women in Leadership
Supporting Women from Middle Management into Senior Leadership Roles For many women, the journey from middle management to senior leadership feels like a labyrinth. It’s not through lack of ambition, talent, or drive. It’s about navigating the invisible barriers – systems, practices, and biases that often go unnoticed but have a profound impact on progression.…
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How to Spot and Develop Your Workplace Influencers
By Mike Pearson Every organisation has them – you know, the ones that people naturally gravitate towards. They often set the tone in meetings, ease tension during difficult conversations, and seem to know exactly what’s happening across the business. And yet, they rarely appear on an organisational chart. These are your workplace influencers. Influence isn’t…
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Balancing Brains and Heart in Modern Organisations
By Mike Pearson There’s no doubt that skills-based organisations are on the rise. The shift is clear – businesses are moving away from traditional roles and job titles and instead focusing on the specific skills people bring to the table. It’s an approach that promises agility, innovation, and a competitive edge. But as technical skills…
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Human Sustainability: The Key to Thriving in a Rapidly Changing World
By Mike Pearson We’re living in an age of unprecedented change. Technology is evolving at lightning speed, workplaces are becoming more flexible, and expectations are higher than ever. In the midst of all this, one thing remains constant: people. And if we want our organisations to thrive in the future, we must focus on something…
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Collective Imagination: The Human Advantage in a World of AI
When we think about the future of work, it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of artificial intelligence and automation. We constantly hear how machines are going to do this faster, and that smarter, and generally more efficiently than us humans ever could. And while there’s some truth to that, there’s one thing…
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What Does It Mean To Be Human?
By Dr Kear Brain, Chartered Clinical Psychologist & Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) To be human is to suffer, to face mortality and the truth of impermanence. To be human is to breathe and grieve and love. As humans we have an innate capacity for connection and a fundamental need for belonging – to find our…
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The Synergy of Souls and Circuits: Winning with AI
As we stand on the cusp of an AI revolution, it’s becoming increasingly clear that artificial intelligence is not just reshaping the workplace but redefining the very essence of our professional and personal lives. However, as with any transformative force, there will be winners and losers (and I don’t mean like a scene from Terminator).…
