In this episode of Experience & Reflection, I talk through a personal journey that shaped how I approach leadership, decision-making, and the realities of consulting work. It’s an honest look at the moments that challenge us, the lessons we don’t always expect, and the experiences that quietly influence who we become in our careers. If you’ve ever stepped back to rethink your path, questioned the direction of a project, or found clarity through experience, this reflection will resonate.
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In this episode of Experience & Reflection, I talk through a personal journey that shaped how I approach leadership, decision-making, and the realities of consulting work. It’s an honest look at the moments that challenge us, the lessons we don’t always expect, and the experiences that quietly influence who we become in our careers. If you’ve ever stepped back to rethink your path, questioned the direction of a project, or found clarity through experience, this reflection will resonate.
In this episode of Experience & Reflection, I talk through a personal journey that shaped how I approach leadership, decision-making, and the realities of consulting work. It’s an honest look at the moments that challenge us, the lessons we don’t always expect, and the experiences that quietly influence who we become in our careers. If you’ve ever stepped back to rethink your path, questioned the direction of a project, or found clarity through experience, this reflection will resonate.
In this episode, I reflect on a moment that challenged my thinking and helped shape how I approach my work, my decisions, and the people around me. These experiences often arrive quietly — not as big events, but as subtle shifts that help us understand ourselves and our path a little more clearly. If you're navigating your own growth, adapting to change, or simply curious about the lessons hidden within everyday moments, this episode offers a grounded and honest perspective.
In this episode, I explore a moment that shaped my outlook on leadership, resilience, and personal growth. These reflections aren’t about dramatic turning points — they’re about the quiet, meaningful experiences that leave a lasting mark on how we work, think, and show up for others. If you're someone who draws insight from lived experience or you’re navigating your own development journey, this episode offers a thoughtful and grounded perspective.
In this episode of Experience & Reflection, I explore a moment that shifted my perspective and helped shape how I approach leadership and personal growth. It’s a reminder that the lessons that matter most often come from everyday experiences — moments that challenge us, centre us, or quietly influence the direction we take. If you’re navigating change, exploring your own development, or simply looking for grounded insight drawn from real experience, this episode offers a thoughtful and au...
In this episode of Experience & Reflection, I look back on one of the most intense and human periods of my career — working within the NHS during the COVID response. Beyond the pressure, the uncertainty, and the pace, what stayed with me most were the moments of humanity: the compassion, the solidarity, and the resilience shown by people facing the unknown together. This reflection explores what that time taught me about leadership, empathy, and what really matters when everything else is...
In this instalment of Experience & Reflection, I look back at the moment I realised I’d effectively become a management consultant long before I ever held the title. It wasn’t a job change or a formal promotion—it was a shift in mindset, behaviour, and the way I approached problems and people. This episode explores how our identity as professionals often forms quietly, through lived experience rather than labels. If you’ve ever looked back and suddenly recognised how far you’ve come, or h...
In this episode of Experience & Reflection, I share a moment that offered unexpected clarity and helped shape the way I think about leadership, purpose, and the people around us. These reflections aren’t about grand turning points—they’re about the smaller, more personal experiences that quietly influence who we are and how we show up in our work. If you’re exploring your own journey, navigating change, or seeking insight through lived experience, this episode offers a grounded and honest...
In this Experience & Reflection episode, I explore a moment that challenged my thinking and reshaped how I approach my work and personal leadership. It’s a candid look at the experiences that test us, the lessons that surface when we least expect them, and the clarity we gain when we take the time to reflect. Whether you're navigating your own crossroads or simply curious about the stories that shape a consultant’s journey, this reflection offers insight, honesty, and space to think.
In this episode of Experience & Reflection, I take a step back from the day-to-day and explore one of the personal experiences that has shaped how I think, lead, and work today. It’s an honest look at the moments that stay with us—those points in our career where decisions, challenges or turning points become lessons we carry forward. This reflection is for anyone navigating change, reassessing their direction, or looking to understand the “why” behind their own professional journey.
In this episode of Experience & Reflection, I talk through a personal journey that shaped how I approach leadership, decision-making, and the realities of consulting work. It’s an honest look at the moments that challenge us, the lessons we don’t always expect, and the experiences that quietly influence who we become in our careers. If you’ve ever stepped back to rethink your path, questioned the direction of a project, or found clarity through experience, this reflection will resonate.
