You don’t need to do something dramatic to lose your leadership credibility. Most of the time, it’s the little things. Small habits. Easy to fall into. Easy to justify. And very hard to give up. But over time, they erode your influence, dilute your authority, and chip away at the very trust you're trying to build. Here are nine of the most dangerous leadership habits I see far too often—and why they’re so seductive. Read More

“They respect my work—but I’m never considered for the bigger roles.”

You’re trusted.

You’re consistent.

You’re appreciated for what you do.

But when the bigger roles appear—those stretching, visible, career-changing opportunities—your name doesn’t come up.

Someone else gets the nod. Again.

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“People made their mind up about me ages ago—and nothing I do seems to change it.”

You’ve grown.

You’ve taken on more. You’ve stepped up. You’ve levelled up.

But others still treat you like the person you used to be.

The junior.

The safe pair of hands.

The steady support act—but never the lead.

You’re still being seen through an old lens. And it’s getting in your way.

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“I’m doing great work—but no one seems to notice.”

You keep your head down.

You deliver what’s needed—on time, on point, and often beyond expectations.

You support others. You don’t create drama.

And still… silence.

No recognition. No opportunities.

Just a quiet sense that you’re becoming invisible, even while doing everything right.

It’s not just demoralising—it’s confusing.

You’ve earned more. So why aren’t they seeing it?

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“I keep chasing what’s been said—but that was never really the priority.”

You’re told something’s urgent—so you drop everything.

You get aligned, you deliver, you move fast…

And then nothing happens.

No feedback. No action. No follow-through.

Then, out of nowhere, priorities shift—again. And what you worked on?

Wasn’t even important.

You start to realise: the words don’t match the moves.

What’s said in the room isn’t what matters. And what matters never really gets said.

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Five questions to help you take control (without selling your soul).

Many professionals tell themselves:

“I don’t do politics.”

And yet… politics is doing them.

Behind the scenes, decisions get made. Agendas move forward.

Opportunities appear—or vanish—based on relationships, influence, and power dynamics.

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Three key messages your stakeholders need to hear from you.

You’re working hard, delivering results—and still, it feels like others are getting the recognition, the opportunities, and the influence.

Meanwhile, you’re left wondering:

“What more do I need to do to be taken seriously?”

Here’s the truth—

You don’t get the reputation you deserve.

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“By the time I find out what’s happening, it’s already been decided—and I had no say.”

It’s not just annoying—it’s demoralising.

You hear about a change in direction. A shift in priorities. A decision that affects your team, your work, even your future.

And you weren’t consulted. You weren’t informed.

You were simply expected to adjust and carry on—gratefully.

No context. No influence. No voice.

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Your reputation precedes you. People are already making assumptions about who you are, what you stand for, and whether they should trust you—before you even open your mouth. That’s why personal branding isn’t optional. It’s happening whether you like it or not. The most successful professionals don’t leave this to chance. They take control and shape how they are perceived. One of the simplest and most powerful ways to do this? Define your three personal brand words. Read More