
You may be wondering what a Wild Boar photo has to do with this! Read on..
Last week, I was in the heart of Gloucestershire with some amazing friends and team coaches, taking time out to share experiences and practice our art of team coaching. I think it is important to step back and reflect on where you are and where you are going, and this week was perfect for that.
On a Street Wisdom Walk one morning (if you haven’t done one of these, then I highly recommend them), it struck me—this is where I’m meant to be, and this is exactly what I’m meant to be doing. Funny how wisdom can appear in the most unexpected places. Watching an episode of MasterChef recently, I heard one of the contestants say these very words: This is where I’m meant to be; this is what I’m meant to be doing. It resonated deeply because that’s precisely how I feel when I’m guiding leaders through their own transformative journeys.
In Gloucestershire, we delved into a wide range of practices and dialogued on questions that we wanted to explore deeper. These sessions weren’t just professional development—they were moments of collective ascent, where each of us shared, laughed, pondered, celebrated, and reconnected with our purpose of why we do the work that we do.
While we didn’t actually see any wild boars, we saw plenty of evidence of their presence—tracks in the mud, grass burrowed into troughs, and entire patches of land upturned by their foraging. It got us thinking about the unseen forces that shape our environment and the unexpected challenges that often disrupt our path. It’s a bit like leadership: the signs of disruption are often there if we pause to notice them. And like wild boars, those challenges can be powerful teachers, urging us to stay grounded and trust our instincts.
For me, this purpose centres on helping overwhelmed and disconnected leaders reconnect—to themselves, to their teams, and to a greater sense of meaning. These leaders are often caught in the churn of relentless demands, their vision clouded by stress and a relentless pursuit of “what’s next.” My role is to guide them back to clarity, grounding them in the present so they can see what this—their work, their life, their leadership—is truly about.
This isn’t just about professional success; it’s about wholeness. When a leader learns to harmonise the body, mind, and spirit—to balance strategy with intuition, logic with compassion—they become the kind of leader who inspires genuine change. The kind of leader the world needs now.
Eastern philosophy teaches us about the flow of energy, the importance of stillness, and the power of presence. In the West, we’ve mastered analysis, action, and achievement. Bringing these two together creates a powerful synergy, offering leaders the tools not only to cope but to thrive—to move from reactive leadership to deeply conscious, impactful leadership.
That’s where the magic happens—in that sacred space where East meets West, where doing meets being, where overwhelmed leaders rediscover their capacity to lead with authenticity and heart. And standing in that space as their guide, I know with every fibre of my being: this is where I’m meant to be. This is what I’m meant to be doing.
So, here’s my invitation to you: take a moment to pause and reflect. Where are you meant to be? What are you meant to be doing? Perhaps the answer lies not in striving but in noticing—in being fully present to the subtle cues life offers us. Whether you’re a leader, a coach, or simply someone seeking greater alignment, trust that the path will reveal itself when you tune in and trust your inner compass.
I’d love to hear your thoughts. Where do you feel most aligned, most at home in your purpose? Let’s continue the dialogue—it’s in these conversations that we truly grow.
Rethinking Leadership is your invitation to step into your most authentic self, lead with purpose, and create lasting impact.
Warmth and Wisdom

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