There’s a reason that so much attention has gone towards leadership styles - because leading from personality just doesn’t cut it. Being yourself often isn’t enough. You need to find tools and techniques that allow you to influence a group in a positive way - so much so that the group could continue to thrive without you.

Sometimes figuring out the way forward can be paralysing, especially when you consider all the options available to you. To move forward you don't have to pick the right pathway straight up. Taking a step, any step creates the momentum and you can correct or redirect as you move forward. Live through the moment rather than define it.

As important as it is to have that touchstone to reality, any whose ever worked on their dream knows that we have already have an in-built auditor: doubt. When imposter syndrome sets in you don’t need a reality check. Rather, you need someone or something that reconnects you to that inspiration, to dream with you and reignite the fire.

We come up with all sorts of excuses to avoid working on that thing we want to achieve, accomplish or become. The truth is though, as humans we have incredible capacity to achieve, survive and thrive even against the bleakest of odds. You’re selling yourself short. You have more than enough capacity in you to reach that level you’re aiming for.

Risk-return trade-off isn’t just a business principle, it plays out practically in real life. We risk studying at uni, or in asking someone out and the return is increased employability or a long-term relationship. The risk is the time, energy and attention you spend working towards and outcome. The big picture is that how the risk-return trade-off plays out in your life maps directly to how much joy, satisfaction and fulfilment you experience in who you’re being and who you’re becoming.

Meditation is very trendy but contemplation doesn't really get talked about. Very basically, meditation is seeking out a train of thought or focus, whereas contemplation is letting a thought or focus come to you. Contemplation can help you become more aware of your blind spots in life, spirituality, relationships, work, body and wellbeing.

If you're feeling stuck or in a rut then don't forget life happens internally as well as externally in your work, career, relationships and situation. The things you do to learn, pray, meditate and grow in confidence and awareness prepare you to step up when opportunities open up.

In philosophy, the study of logic and reason presents several laws for arguing/debating ideas, beliefs and opinions. These laws are common sense, but common sense is not so common. This leads to fallacies or false ways of arguing and its happening a lot. You have knowledge and you have a responsibility to use that knowledge well.

The Law of Attraction put very basically sounds pile hopeful wishing. But actually, it's about believing in your own potential. Beliefs steer our future. After all, if you don't believe in something, you'll fall for anything. This isn't just about religious or spiritual beliefs. You will ”fall” if you don't stick to your beliefs regarding your relationships, work, health, etc.

Idealism if often seen as delusion. In fact, it can be practical and can create real change. The words “can become” open new potentials for transformation and its in telling these stories that you can create real change in yourself and for others.