Endings, when met with presence, have the power to deepen connection, bring clarity, and allow us to move forward with grace…rather than emotional residue.
Work relationships can get tangled when we unconsciously play out other roles. This article invites reflection on how clarity, trust, and ease return when we recognise the relationship we’re actually in.
Repair is the often-overlooked skill of reconnecting after rupture; a courageous act of willingness that can restore clarity, trust, and deeper relationship when someone chooses to go first.
Leadership isn’t just about being out in front. Sometimes it’s about knowing when to sit beside someone who’s walked before you.
Leadership, just like everything else, is up for renewal. This article explores three important characteristics aspiring leaders should hone.
Emotional intelligence isn’t just an individual trait, it’s a shared dynamic that shapes how teams function. When it’s present, trust builds and collaboration flows; when it’s absent, the whole system tightens and the work becomes harder.
Guardedness isn’t fixed, it’s a protective response born from past hurt, that with the right conditions, can soften into connection and belonging.
Perspectives on why we need to lean into the feeling parts of leadership, to remain relevant in the Age of AI.
When leaders talk about what they expect from their team, “respect” is almost always at the top of the list. But what does it actually mean? And where does it really come from?
Soft skills aren’t optional extras, they’re essential human abilities that hold our work, our teams, and our leadership together, especially in an unpredictable, AI-driven world.
An exploration of the heart as a critical sensing organ for leadership, not just a mechanical pump that keeps us ticking.
This articles explores the power of embracing wholeness over perfection in leadership. Melis shares her continuing observations of how nature organises itself and how it relates to deep leadership.
This article reimagines leadership through nature's lens, shifting from control to creating conditions. Like a gardener tending soil, effective leaders foster environments where teams naturally thrive and innovate.
This article invites us to rethink leadership growth through the lens of living systems—shifting from scale and speed, to rhythm, relationship, and regenerative intelligence.
An article about the deep, core narratives that drive much of our behaviour. Learn what your life script might be and how to write a new one.
In this article we discuss the role of embodied presence in leadership. What it is, why it’s good and how to achieve it.
An article that explores the role of nervous system awareness in effective leadership.
This article explores how somatic intelligence - the body's innate wisdom - is crucial for authentic and effective leadership, emphasising that true leadership comes not just from cognitive abilities but from a deep connection with one's physical responses and presence.
What all leaders of design teams or design-led businesses need to be thinking about with the exponential uptake of AI in business.
Learn the five steps to building trust in any relationship, including being consistent, telling the truth, setting clear boundaries, communicating clearly, and showing vulnerability.
The idea people can separate themselves from their work is a myth. This article provides guidance on how to be whole and feel safe at the same time.
Lessons from working with people navigating transition. I share my tips on moving through change with as much grace as you can muster.