Pollyanna Lenkic
From rising star to fallen hero: When coaching derails leaders
Manu is a great listener who was always respected by his peers and had been selected for every talent program for four years running. Howeve…
Unpredictable leadership is dangerous, not disruptive
One of my clients Anneka* proudly shared the story of how in her early 20s her first boss told her that she was difficult to work out. This …
The rise of adult tantrums and how they affect workplaces
“Move down the train, make room for others”.
“HEY MOVE ALONG, MOVE DOWN THE TRAIN!!!!”
This was the rumble like thunder before the…
What we focus on is where we end up
At Headcorn, the airfield where I learnt to skydive many years ago, I picked up the nickname ‘Special Branch’ on my second jump. This wa…
Acknowledgement deepens a thank you
When we are acknowledged we feel more than just seen and heard, we feel understood and appreciated.
When we acknowledge others we show…
The parental leadership trap
One of my clients Sanjeev* would regularly complain that he was exhausted by being the referee for his team.
“I feel like all I do is so…
Why you need to know your limits
Keep your legs to jump another day was a mantra and guide I used to manage my energy and keep myself and others safe.
Eight jumps a day w…
The art of giving an authentic apology
Members of high performing teams are not perfect beings who never make mistakes, never argue with team mates or never make a mess. They have…
The ‘I’ every team needs
Matilda is a high performer, she kicks goals, and makes quick and decisive decisions. Matilda has a bit of a hero status amongst the junior …
Why a “happy” team isn’t enough for your startup to be its best
Teams that focus their attention purely on relationships may look good on the surface, however, they fail to deliver, end up disbanded or fi…
