When accountability loses sight of humanity.
The tragic death of Professor Jason Arday raises difficult questions about public scrutiny, accountability and compassion, and why we must uphold high standards without losing sight of our shared humanity.
The hidden cost of a poor senior appointment.
A poor senior appointment can cost far more than salary and recruitment fees. Explore the hidden organisational costs and why executive recruitment should be treated as strategic risk management.
Recruiting for values rather than just experience.
Why values-based recruitment consistently outperforms experience alone and how organisations can appoint leaders who strengthen culture, build trust and deliver lasting impact.
What makes a truly outstanding charity trustee?
What makes a truly outstanding charity trustee? Discover the key qualities, behaviours and leadership attributes that underpin effective charity governance and high-performing boards.
Public Speaking: Ten lessons I wish I’d learned earlier.
Discover ten practical tips to help new public speakers build confidence, engage audiences and deliver presentations with greater impact. Ideal for professionals at every stage of their career.
The Emperor’s New Clothes: Why good leaders need people who will tell them the truth.
What The Emperor’s New Clothes teaches modern leaders about groupthink, governance, psychological safety and the courage to speak the truth.
Why the best candidates rarely apply for jobs.
Why the best candidates rarely apply for jobs. Discover how executive search helps organisations identify, engage and appoint exceptional passive talent, delivering stronger leadership appointments and long-term organisational success.
Safeguarding: What every trustee needs to know.
Trustees play a vital role in safeguarding. Discover the key responsibilities, governance questions and board practices that help charities protect people and build public trust.
Storytelling: The leadership skill we risk losing.
Discover why storytelling remains one of the most important leadership skills in business and the charity sector, and why authentic narratives are becoming more valuable in the age of AI.
Beyond Compliance: Exploring the expectations placed on trustees of smaller charities in 2026?
Discover the evolving expectations of trustees of small charities in 2026, exploring fiduciary, strategic and generative governance responsibilities that help boards build resilient, sustainable organisations and maximise long-term public benefit.