About

As a former clergyman, independent consultant and coach, organisational development manager for a multinational plc and business school adjunct-faculty I've heard all sorts of stories. From each one, I've learned about the joys and pains, the tricks and traps of leadership.

I’ve learned that switched on leaders take time to think about the story they’re telling and the legacy they’re leaving. They craft it with care and courage. They tell it honestly, not sparing their own humanity. They listen to other people’s stories too.

For over 30 years I’ve worked with and learned from some really switched on leaders who’ve done great things well: In the bad old days of apartheid I supported the leadership groups of marginilised informal settlements and homeless communities. In the cut and thrust of corporate culture across the world I've helped leaders balance self interest and collaboration. In the hustle and bustle of owner-run small enterprises I've helped owner-managers keep direction and heart. In the creative partnerships of private equity and operating business I've facilitated understanding. Sectors I've worked with include: energy, pharma, finance, tech, hospitality and telecoms. And I've had the privilege of supporting talented people in Europe, the UK and across Africa.

I’ve helped switched on leaders lead incredible success in rapid growth, mergers, org changes, and farm-downs. I've witnessed their brilliant leadership strategies and courageous performance management.

But even these leaders have told me horror stories. Stories of meetings that go around the houses, especially important top-team meetings that really shouldn’t. About senior, technically brilliant people who do not know how to manage others, or themselves, and really should. And about purpose that gets drowned in processes, and processes that get sacrificed for expedience.

It is my privilege to be trusted by some really switched on leaders as their leadership partner. I associate with a network of hugely resourceful colleagues and I draw on a wide range of products.

I’d like to hear your story and talk about how we can make it a better one.