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If you’re someone who’s constantly growing, whether through the best business books on your bedside table or the leadership skills you’re putting into practice every day then this blog is for you.

I’ll explore real conversations happening inside organisations: how people work, lead, collaborate, make decisions, and move through change. I’ll share insights drawn from decades in senior leadership, practical tools you can use right away, and thought-provoking ideas that help you step back, reflect, and lead with purpose

Nicky Gray Nicky Gray

The Power of Collaborative Decision-Making: Why Purpose-Led Leaders Make Better Choices

When collaboration becomes a leadership habit, the impact extends far beyond a single decision. It builds resilient cultures, strengthens engagement, and inspires individuals to perform at their best.

In my own work delivering Purpose-Based Leadership Workshops to senior executives, I’ve seen how quickly teams begin to shift once they experience what true collaboration feels like — open, energising, and anchored in purpose.

Leaders leave not just with strategies, but with renewed alignment, clarity, and confidence in how they make decisions together.

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What I’m Reading: All the Cool Girls Get Fired

There are so many euphemisms for being let go, stepping down, or moving on. However it’s phrased, the feelings are often the same. This book explores them beautifully -  through honesty, humour, and a dose of hope.

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Nicky Gray Nicky Gray

What Are The Signs You May Be Ready For a Career Change?

At certain points in life, we start to sense that our career no longer fits quite like it used to. Maybe your role feels misaligned with who you are now and not as rewarding as it once was, or you’ve simply outgrown what once inspired you. Recognising the signs you may be ready for a career change can be the first step toward something far more fulfilling.

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