Writing on leadership,
the body, and what shifts
Occasional writing — not a schedule, just when something is worth saying. On embodied intelligence, what the science actually tells us, and what becomes possible when you stop leading from the neck up.
Generous Friction: The Rarest Gift a Relationship Can Give You
When I caught up with David Bojanovic recently, after about six months apart, I wrote a LinkedIn post about it. About what it felt like to reconnect with someone who has consistently challenged my thinking, disagreed with me cleanly, and left the friendship entirely intact every time.
A few people responded in a way that made me want to go deeper.
Because what I was describing isn't just a good working relationship. It's something specific. Something I've noticed in a handful of relationships over the years, and something I've been trying to name properly for a while.
I'm calling it Generous Friction.
The Power of Awe: A Leadership and Life Superpower
I am currently experiencing a lot of awe. Perhaps it’s because I’m surrounded by vast mountains, pristine lakes, and breathtaking landscapes whilst visiting Tyroll. Being in nature seems to be the easiest and most accessible way to evoke this powerful emotion. It stops me in my tracks, expands my perspective, and makes me feel both small and deeply connected at the same time.
But I don’t always have access to dramatic landscapes, so at home, I’ve built a practice to train my awe muscle—I run a daily awe Instagram account where I post a photo of something that symbolises my experience of awe that day. It forces me to slow down, notice, and appreciate the extraordinary within the ordinary.