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.
The Brain We're Still Ignoring (And Why It Matters Most)
I watched a clip from Good Morning Britain last week. Cat and Ben were talking about the gut brain, the enteric nervous system, our "second brain" that helps us make decisions beyond pure logic.
I felt two things at once.
Celebration. Relief, even. Finally, popular culture is catching up. We're moving past the outdated belief that we're just highly sophisticated head brains on legs.
And mild frustration.
Because whilst we're celebrating the gut, we're still overlooking the brain doing the most work.
The Heart.
Brave Spaces and Bold Goals: Leading with Head, Heart, and Gut
Last week, I came home from my most favourite and life-affirming event of the year, the London COO Roundtable retreat.
Every year, this gathering reminds me why I do the work I do. It’s a rare space where generosity flows readily, where people are willing to show up courageously and vulnerably, and where the beauty of human connection unfolds in ways you could never script.
To the brilliant humans who were there, thank you! You brought your full selves. You took risks. You shared openly. You listened deeply. Together, we created something very special.
A year of mindfulness: what 365 days on the cushion taught me about life
Here’s a completely unrelated picture of my cat in a shopping bag, because apparently, that’s what LinkedIn’s algorithm loves. Now that I’ve gamed the system, let’s dive into the real stuff.
A year ago, I embarked on a journey to practice mindfulness every single day. Not for a badge, not for a streak, and definitely not to impress my ego. I started with one simple “why”: to explore how mindfulness could improve my emotional regulation and help me cultivate curiosity and a non-judgmental attitude towards myself, others, and the world. What began as a scientific enquiry turned into something far more transformative.
Embodied Leadership Takes Courage: Reflections from a Coaching Retreat
This is my favourite picture from a recent coaching retreat I had the pleasure to co-facilitate with Divinia Knowles, the founder of COO RT. The smile on my face says it all. While it might look like I’m watching a group of ‘kids’ in kindergarten taking their afternoon nap, the reality is far more profound. I was witnessing a group of courageous COOs fully immersing themselves in the process—letting go of hesitation, scepticism, and coming home to their bodies.