Beyond the Plate: Paul Newnham on Hunger, Perception, and Bold Food Leadership
Psychological Safety Starts Long Before a Complaint
In today's workplaces, silence can be dangerous. When leaders walk past poor behaviour, they’re not just ignoring it — they’re accepting it. In this blog, I reflect on my powerful conversation with Karen Maher about the true cost of inaction, the role of bystanders, and why creating psychologically and psychosocially safe workplaces is no longer optional — it's a leadership responsibility. If you think culture is someone else’s job, this one’s for you.
Leadership at the Edge of the World: My Conversation with David Knoff
When David Knoff found himself stranded in Antarctica for 537 days during the COVID-19 pandemic, leadership became more than a title—it became a daily act of calm, courage, and clarity. In this episode of Future Fit Leadership, I speak with David about leading through extreme isolation, the power of routine, and why the best leaders don’t rise to the occasion—they fall to the level of their training.
Why Critical Thinking Is the New Superpower for Future-Ready Leaders
What Does Your Brand Smell Like? Suji and Jeeva Made Me Rethink Everything I Knew About Branding
Leading in the Age of AI: A Conversation That Changed the Way I Think
We are in the middle of a technological revolution, one that’s happening faster than any of us can fully grasp. AI is no longer a “what if.” It’s here. It’s in our comms, our operations, our decisions. But what struck me most is not what the tech can do—it’s what we risk losing if we don’t lead it thoughtfully.
Family-Friendly Workplaces Are No Longer Optional
What I’ve always known — and continue to see play out — is that when we bring our full selves to work, we do our best work. But for that to happen, our workplaces need to recognise that we are whole people, with lives and responsibilities outside the office.
On a recent episode of Future Fit Leadership, I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Jodi Geddes — co-founder of Circle In, keynote speaker, and someone who’s walked the talk when it comes to supporting caregivers in the workplace.