When we encourage people to share their knowledge and their vision, we create a space that enables people to thrive and prosper. Likewise, our knowledge is best to be shared so that we can develop and upskill those around us - our people.

Have you recognised at times incongruent behaviours where beliefs of “self” are not aligned to that of which people ask of others? When I see this occur, I ask myself how that comes to be and what might elicit such behaviour, or whether they recognise it themselves?

In life and in business, I encourage you to step up and take the challenge to engage, connect and follow your passions. This is a commitment not only to yourself but to those around you. You hold the power to deliver the changes but first, you must accept them.

In life, we cross many paths and thousands of people, and I am constantly reminded of how powerful those moments are and how some of us take the opportunity to get to know the people we meet.

There is much discussion in today’s corporate arena on Wellness, Inclusiveness and Diversity and it is encouraging that so many companies are adopting and embracing these changes. However, we are still at the beginning and we can review, refine and share in the successes.

Leadership at times may feel lonely and expectations may not always be aligned, but the one thing that is constant is that you will have choices. Your courage to be vulnerable and simply show up no matter what may happen or if indeed, you will be able to control the outcome is something that will resonate for people everywhere.

We have all experienced situations where our nerves start to get the better of us. Your palms start to sweat, your stomach begins to tighten and that noise begins to get louder. These moments have been experienced by everyone and some people have allowed them to take control, whilst others have learnt the art of acknowledging them and then simply labelling them as "energy' and "noise".

In every business, the key to true leadership is about what you can do for others. Is making yourself redundant at top of mind when you engage with your staff, if not ask yourself why not?

The pulse in life extends to business, but it is in the journey and the way in which we engage that will create the sparks to help drive you to the end. Whilst each journey may feel unique (and in some ways it is), there are more similarities than not.

Career reflection is powerful however the power rest more when they become shared experiences and being prepared to be authentic. Authenticity is a vital part of our life, it is what relationships are made of and it is also what differentiates good leaders from managers.

Organisations and their leaders continue to be faced with the need to stay relevant in today’s changing environment. As such, those adept at navigating and successfully leading change will surge ahead.

Commitment can at times be challenging as we all want things to be perfect before we commit and this is not possible. Part of our challenge occurs due to the fact that we attach emotion to this process so how much of that holds us back? How do we overcome this?

I was recently told by a previous employee of mine that they learnt compassion from me in the workplace. Interesting I thought, as my initial assumption was that it related to the staff (we were a close bunch) but as it stands it was about the way in which we engaged with our customers. Hmm, I thought as I asked why?

As a base, I suggest that diversity and inclusion extend beyond gender, culture, physical abilities, age, religious beliefs etc. To me, it is genuinely about having all walks of life share a voice in the journey, be it work, leisure, on the field or in any forum that brings people together and with that, is the acceptance of differences that are voiced.