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Alex Davids30 January 2026

Small Acts, Big Energy: The Micro-Recovery

Because not all recovery needs a yoga mat or a plane ticket. There was some interest in a recent blog I wrote on the rebellion of proper recovery, so here’s a deeper dive in how to do that well. When we talk about recovery, most people picture something big. A wellness retreat. A long weekend […]

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Vanessa Bennett30 January 2026

The brain science behind why a great strategy fails: A CEO’s guide to change that actually works

When Change Feels Like a Threat, Performance Takes a Hit Here’s what I’m seeing constantly right now: Leaders are dealing with major organisational changes – mergers, AI implementation, restructures – and they’re frustrated because their teams aren’t moving as fast as they need them to. The typical response? “We just need to get the right […]

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Alex Davids6 January 2026

Rebelling Against Over-Connection: Rediscovering What Real Connection Feels Like

Why being “always on” is slowly draining you — and how to reclaim space for energy, clarity, and depth. We are the most connected generation in history — and yet many leaders tell me they’ve never felt more fragmented, more distracted, or more alone. It’s the paradox of our time. Constant communication. Zero real connection. […]

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Perpetua Neo5 January 2026

You Can’t Learn to Swim on the Floor: Why Reps > Reels for Gen Z Career Growth

You can master Figma from a tutorial; you do not master client work by avoiding clients. The Sheldon rule applies: in The Big Bang Theory, Leonard needles Sheldon for “learning to swim on the internet.” Sheldon retorts, “I did learn how to swim.” Leonard: “On the floor.” Sheldon: “The skills are transferable.” They’re not. Not […]

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Perpetua Neo4 December 2025

How to Get Ahead of the Culture: Preparing for Gen Z Leadership

Millennials and their avocado toast — cute. Gen X’s cynicism — iconic. But here’s reality: by 2025, Gen Z will be roughly a quarter of the workforce in advanced economies and rising fast. The smart play isn’t to complain; it’s to re-architect culture so your Gen Z talent matures into the leaders your strategy needs. […]

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Vanessa Bennett27 November 2025

Stress is literally infectious: The hidden neurobiology behind your company’s performance decline

The Silent Performance Killer Hiding in Plain Sight Have you ever noticed how one person’s bad mood can somehow shift the energy of anyone close by? Or how a particularly stressful period for your senior leadership team seems to trickle down and affect everyone’s productivity, even people who aren’t directly involved in the crisis? You’re […]

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Alex Davids19 November 2025

Burn Gently – The Quiet Rebellion of Real Recovery

Why reclaiming energy might just be the most radical leadership move you can make. There’s a quote I shared a while ago that hit a nerve — in the best way. “Slowing down is an act of rebellion.” It resonated so deeply because, for many of us, it cut through the noise of productivity hacks, […]

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Vanessa Bennett7 November 2025

High Performance Culture: Why It’s a Process – Not a Campaign

The gap between intention and reality in building high performance teams Most leaders don’t embark on culture work because they have spare time on their hands. They start paying serious attention to culture because something isn’t working. Maybe it’s high turnover that’s costing both talent and revenue. Perhaps it’s teams that seem to be working […]

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Alex Davids29 October 2025

The Neuroscience of Growing Up: When Your Business Moves from Teenager to Young Adult

How to lead your team through the messy, exciting transition into true leadership. There’s a stage in business that doesn’t get talked about enough. It’s not the launch. Not the struggle. Not the breakout success. It’s what comes after. When things are humming, growth is happening, and the team has found its rhythm… but you […]

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Alex Davids28 October 2025

Do You Have Room to Move?

Most of us live like high-speed trains—full throttle, no empty seats, hurtling from one commitment to the next. Our calendars are booked to the minute, our minds multitask constantly, and our bodies? Often running on caffeine and adrenaline. Sound familiar? It’s no surprise then that when someone suggests “leaving a bit of space” in your […]

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Small Acts, Big Energy: The Micro-Recovery

The brain science behind why a great strategy fails: A CEO’s guide to change that actually works

Rebelling Against Over-Connection: Rediscovering What Real Connection Feels Like

You Can’t Learn to Swim on the Floor: Why Reps > Reels for Gen Z Career Growth

How to Get Ahead of the Culture: Preparing for Gen Z Leadership

Stress is literally infectious: The hidden neurobiology behind your company’s performance decline

Burn Gently – The Quiet Rebellion of Real Recovery

High Performance Culture: Why It’s a Process – Not a Campaign

The Neuroscience of Growing Up: When Your Business Moves from Teenager to Young Adult

Do You Have Room to Move?