Honest talks about real leadership.

Imposter Syndrome: Tame Your Inner Critic

Nearly everyone has a voice that says they'll be found out. This session gives people practical ways to recognise that inner critic and quieten it, in a friendly room focused on moving forward. First delivered for the Fraud Women's Network.

• New, practical tips for handling their own imposter syndrome
• Ways to spot the inner critic before it takes over
• A positive, shared mindset rather than a list of complaints

Talk · Workshop · Women's networks · Professional bodies

The Science of Connection: How to Use Behavioural Styles to Build Better Relationships

In high-performing teams, communication isn't just a soft skill. It's a business advantage. In this interactive session, people identify their natural communication style, learn to spot the patterns in others, and discover how small shifts in approach lead to better conversations, collaboration and outcomes. Delivered for the Fraud Women's Network.

• An understanding of their own behavioural style, and how to read other people's
• Ways to reduce friction and build trust faster
• Tools they can use straight away, without becoming someone they're not

Interactive workshop · Teams · Leadership groups · Professional networks

Stand Out in a World of Grey

Organisations say they want distinct leaders, then reward people for fitting in. This talk is about the courage and craft of leading with your own judgement, values, personality and strengths.

• A clearer sense of their own leadership signature
• Ways to be different without being difficult
• Permission to stop performing "leader"

Keynote · Conference · Leadership summit

Leadership on an Ordinary Tuesday

The big moments get the attention, but leadership mostly happens in small, unglamorous ones. Real situations, the questions I learned to ask, and why the answer is rarely the thing on the surface.

• A simple set of better questions for everyday decisions
• Confidence in handling difficult conversations
• Practical habits they can use the next morning

Keynote · Workshop · Internal leadership events

You Earned the Promotion. Now You're Expected to Have All the Answers.

What happens when the rules change around a capable person? An honest look at stepping up, imposter syndrome, negotiating your worth, and even redundancy. It's for new leaders and for the organisations that promote them.

• A realistic map of the first 90 days in a new role
• Language for the uncertainty everyone feels and nobody names
• What managers can do to set new leaders up to succeed

Talk · Fireside · Women's networks · ERGs