Lessons in Leadership

Journey through the blog archive of Holly’s key takeaways and lessons learned from over 15 years of working with top global leaders, presenting and hosting award-winning events and leading decision-making as a board director at powerhouse organisations.

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What If the Best Meeting… Is the One That Never Happened?

Meetings: whether you love them, dread them, or just tolerate them, they’re a staple of working life. But let’s be honest—how often do you leave a meeting feeling it was worth your time?

Kindness Is a Competitive Advantage—Here’s Why

Jacinda Ardern on kindness: when kind words evolve into kind actions, we unleash the power to create change.

Leadership Wisdom from Cate Blanchett

What if I told you that some of the most enduring leadership lessons come not from boardrooms but from the wisdom of nature, where resilience and adaptability thrive?

Why ‘Learn-it-alls’ Beat ‘Know-it-alls’

In my work, I have the privilege of engaging with some of the most brilliant minds across industries, and every conversation leaves me with the same humbling realisation: the more I know, the more I see how much I don’t.

The Optimism Edge

Feeling overwhelmed by constant change? Learn how to shift from feeling overwhelmed to empowered, even amidst uncertainty.

Amanda Gorman on Unity

Inspired by Amanda Gorman’s wisdom and backed by research, learn how shared experiences and common ground can bring us closer together.

Expect More, Achieve More – Lessons from the Paralympics.

What can the Paralympics teach you about leadership? Learn from Paralympian legend Dylan Alcott AO on how challenging biases and raising expectations can lead to remarkable outcomes.

How Vulnerability Fuels Authentic Leadership

Learn how owning and sharing your challenges can build trust, deepen connections, and inspire growth for you and your team.

Practical Steps to Turn Stress into a Positive Force

Is all stress bad, or can it be a force for good? Learn how to manage stress effectively and prevent burnout using evidence-based strategies.

155. Love Mondays: Lead Yourself First – Building a Strong Self-Relationship

Discover the transformative power of self-kindness through the inspiring journey of Olympic boxer Harry Garside.

154. Love Mondays: Embracing The Power of Disagreement

Discover how to transform disagreements into opportunities for growth and innovation in your team.

153. Love Mondays: Friendship Day:The Perfect Time to Reconnect!

This International Friendship Day, explore practical tips to reduce screen time, foster real-life interactions, and rejuvenate your social circle. Let’s make friendships a priority again!