It was my birthday at the end of October, and as I was reflecting about my age - what it signals, what it stirs up, and how it shapes my self-perception.  I came across an article by Professor Lynda Gratton.

In it, she describes something that stayed with me - we all carry three versions of age:

• Our chronological age - the number the world sees

• Our biological age - the state of our health, resilience, and energy

• And our subjective age - how old we feel inside

When you’re feeling stuck in a rut, it can be hard to know what needs to change. You might feel restless or unfulfilled but can’t quite put your finger on why. It’s a familiar place, and often, the answer begins with internal reflection.

When a business talks about changing the culture, the instinct is usually to look at the process first.  A refreshed handbook or a set of engagement initiatives. These things have their place but they’re not the starting point.

Real cultural change begins with purpose.

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.