Abounding Solutions

Fear-based leaders are having a moment. Leaders who use their power to control, dominate, and inspire obedience rather than loyalty are sweeping across the public, private, and social sectors. It can feel like wherever you go, you end up back where you started: working for someone who doesn’t have your best interests at heart.    […]

It’s been 14 years since I left my corporate career to complete an MSc Coaching Psychology and start my coaching practice, and I’ve been reflecting on that journey. If you’d met me many years ago, you’d have seen a shy, quiet young woman who clung to her mum’s leg on her first day of school

Over the years, I’ve seen leaders who seem to have it all — strategy, vision, reached far in their career… yet struggle to unlock the full potential of their teams. We often think of leadership as being the more confident, influential, and impactful a leader is, the better. And while those qualities are vital, they’re

I am increasingly coaching leaders who are experiencing stress, as well as being asked to speak on the topic. I have also had a few guests recently on my Quietly Visible Podcast who have experienced burnout. It appears that stress is on the increase. A study looking at the global trends and variations in emotional

Seven years ago, when I first started writing about the increasing use of AI in the world of work and the impact that this would have, I didn’t envisage that it would progress so rapidly. AI has become an integral part of our lives and our workplaces. And if you haven’t embraced AI as a

For many introverts, the workplace can be a challenging environment to navigate. Particularly those in their early careers, and those who are more advanced or senior and experience self-doubt and low self-confidence. The research supports this stance with a growing body of research finding that: ❌ Introverts get fewer opportunities in the workplace than their

Are you quietly doing great work but still being passed over for promotion? If so, you’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong. For introverted women, the journey to senior leadership can feel like navigating a system designed for someone else. We’re often told to ‘speak up more,’ ‘be more visible,’ or ‘put ourselves

As leaders, having a basic understanding of attachment styles can help you better understand the people you work with, develop interpersonal relationships, better understand yourself. This in turn can help build stronger teams and drive performance. On the Quietly Visible podcast, I explored how attachment styles can influence the way introverted women lead, communicate, and

Last month I switched this newsletter from weekly to monthly because many of you were not seeing it. At the same time, I switched my emails to my mailing list from monthly to weekly so I could continue to offer you tailored information and inspiration knowing that you are more likely to see it. The

For a positive and productive 2025, set intrinsically motivating goals: There are many reasons why we don’t achieve our goals. Sometimes stuff happens that means we can’t continue. And if so, that is ok because in life it is a given that we will experience setbacks and life changing events. How we respond to these,