Why choose Leading With Heart?

I love the work that I do, and the opportunity it provides to inspire hope and the belief that change is always possible. It is my privilege to share people’s stories, particularly when they are at their most vulnerable. There are five core beliefs that inform how I work, that embody my HEART values.

Our Emotions Matter

Our feelings drive our behaviour, each and every time. Building our self awareness of our feelings, and enhancing our emotional literacy changes our lives, both personally and professionally.

Values first. Always

Every decision point in our lives is entwined with our values. Obtaining and maintaining clarity on the values we lead with, act out, reinforce and live by can elevate or deflate our spirit and behaviour.

Vulnerability begets Growth

Developing ourselves is hard work. It takes time, focus, courage and a willingness to be vulnerable. I create and maintain safe and supportive environments to enable growth and change to occur.

Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision (Sir Winston Churchill)

Change is hard for everyone, and it is normal to be fearful – choosing to be courageous, trusting and to live deliberately can be immensely terrifying and liberating in the same moment. I support people to be courageous.

Begin with your Strengths

Positive psychology research illustrates that increasing self awareness of our natural talents and strengths helps to identify strategies that amplify our best self. This approach does not ignore our weaknesses or areas for development, it is simply more hopeful and focused on the individual human being.