How to Influence Strategies for Cross-Functional Teams
In today’s organisations, leadership isn’t defined by hierarchy; it’s defined by influence. Whether you’re managing a project across departments, driving change initiatives, or…
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Here, you’ll find a wealth of insights and practical advice that Penny has shared over the years, drawn from her extensive experience in empowering individuals and teams around the world.
In today’s organisations, leadership isn’t defined by hierarchy; it’s defined by influence. Whether you’re managing a project across departments, driving change initiatives, or…
The feeling of disconnect, a quiet quitting, a dip in motivation, or an overall lack of enthusiasm is one of the most significant…
Managing performance has always been a leadership essential, but in today’s hybrid world, it looks very different. When your team is split across…
Stop the spiral of indecision. Move from overwhelm to a concrete action plan in a single, high-impact session. As a senior leader, you…
As a leader, your most valuable currency isn’t your technical expertise or your years of experience – it’s your attention. Yet, in our…
Every organisation knows that great leadership is the engine of long-term success. Yet, too many businesses are caught off guard when a key…
You’ve earned your success through expertise. Years of hard work, technical mastery, and reliability have brought you recognition, and now, an exciting promotion…
Conflict in a leadership team is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be destructive. In fact, when handled well, disagreement is a sign…
The start of a new year brings powerful momentum, but it’s often wasted on the same old problems: recurring team conflicts, slow decision-making…
Goals are the lifeblood of any successful business, but let’s be honest – how many times have you set a goal only to…
In today’s workplace, we need our teams to be innovative, adaptable, and willing to speak up when they spot a problem. But what…
Congratulations – you’ve made a fantastic hire! Whether you’re welcoming an external executive or promoting a high-potential manager, that feeling of excitement about…