Are you spending your capital (time, treasure, talent) trying to get back to "normal," or are you building the infrastructure for what comes next?

This blog synthesises the strategic shifts presented at the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) by Mark Carney and Donald Trump, integrated with the key findings of the 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer, through the lens of our Authentic Progress Framework.

Practical Acts of Leaders Newsletter 12 Jan 2025: From "Rage Bait" to Real Resilience

Description of the new Sacred Canopy of Care we need to build to inspire and guide us in transition and change-making.

There is so much to do in 2026. Where to start?

Selling with integrity is not only possible—it’s commercially valuable. Transformational sales offers a way forward. It is a values-led, long-term approach that focuses on building trust, creating impact, and delivering results that matter. It’s a path that doesn’t require you to abandon your moral compass. It asks you to strengthen it.

Over the last 18 months, I’ve embarked on a profound journey. I've been researching, coaching, and studying leadership up close. This...

The future will be shaped by those who understand that real strength lies in empowering the many, and that lasting progress is built not on fleeting wins, but on a bedrock of shared purpose, deep collaboration, and unshakeable integrity.

I know that a world with more Change-Maker Leaders would be more innovative, collaborative, ethical, and focused on creating a...

Are you reading this and are inspired to hone your change-maker leader muscles and step out of the shadows? I hope so, we all need you. 

Ernest Hemingway's quote "We are all broken, that's how the light gets in." So enough of the self-serving echoes of narcissistic leadership! It’s time to ignite the true power within – the power to be a Change-Maker Leader. Let's be the architects of a better tomorrow, driven by a genuine care for people and our planet.

A Change-Maker Leader is about one thing: transforming the status quo into a resounding win. Forget incremental tweaks; we're talking about individuals who see the world not as it is, but as it could be, and who possess the grit and optimism to make that vision a reality.

Developing change-maker leaders equips an organisation with the essential qualities needed to not only survive but thrive in a complex and ever-changing world. They are the catalysts for transformation, driving innovation, fostering collaboration, empowering their people, and ultimately leading the organisation towards a more impactful and sustainable future.

Having written a lot over the last year I hope this story might help inspire you on your change maker journey. This is the story of Alex,...

Activity Close your eyes with me for a moment and think about your year ahead and your vision for a successful year in the midst of all...

As we approach the end of 2024 and look forward to the new year, it's a natural time for reflection. This Christmas period, many of us...

We all feel it – a desire to make things better, to shift the status quo, to create a positive impact on our world. But how do you turn...

Are we truly more productive when we're constantly busy? Or is it possible that our relentless pursuit of productivity is actually...

Character is the backbone of effective leadership, especially when it comes to being a change maker. Like the compass that guides a ship...

The world truly needs more individuals who can make a difference, right? With all that is happening, if you can stay strong, hold on to...