National leaders want to prove their worth in their first 100 days. For senior leaders in businesses and organisations, the only real difference is the size of their audience and the absence of media scrutiny. LinkedIn have reported that demand for external executive coaches is rising as businesses see how coaching can reduce the risk of new starters failing and avoid the costs of failure. Have you seen the light yet?

When you arrive at the next fork in the road of your life, career or business, how will you know which is the right path for you?

“Stress is a verb, not a noun.” How do you respond under pressure?

I wonder, do you take any notice of the advice about getting away from your screen a few times a day so you can rest your eyes?

By refocussing on something just outside the window or across the office (if you remember those days), you flex your eye muscles and you reduce the risk of long-term eye damage.

Your team needs you to bring light into their tunnel today. You can support and motivate them with some ‘jam today’, instead of them hearing only promises of ‘jam tomorrow’. What can you do to make a difference this week?