If you want to know how to nail your first days and weeks in post, or you want some clarity on the things you need to focus on to make more of an impact in order to get that CEO post then read on…

When you take into consideration that 50% of executives fail within the first 18 months of being in post AND it costs two and a half times the salary to re-recruit into that post... can organisations really afford not to support their new starter to make the right impact?

Your next big milestone will be your one-year anniversary. The actions you take in the next nine months will become a part of the story and review everyone gives.

If you don't continue to lead with intention then the positive impact and momentum you created in your first 100 days will be lost.

Internal promotions are a double-edged sword.

A fantastic achievement to be recognised and trusted to progress by your seniors.

But then dealing with everyone's behaviours and attitudes as the dynamics of your working relationships (and friendships) shift.

What’s standing in the way of you taking that next step in your career? Sharing some key highlights from my Comms Hero conference session.

There is a lot of talk about great leaders having presence, but what does it actually mean?

I mean I can list a load more than this, but here is a starter for five…

Being appointed as CEO or director for an organisation is a big deal. You've put a lot of work in to get this far. You don't want to blow it within the first few weeks! Get intentional about your entrance...

One of the questions I often get asked is why a leader - or business owner - needs a personal brand, vision and strategy. Especially if they own or work for a company that has its own identifiers and direction.

The truth is starting a new job can be exciting and overwhelming in equal measure. And the more senior you are, the more every move you make is in the spotlight.

Part of the art of planning for your new role is figuring out what you're going to do with all the stuff that is thrown at you.

In the early days of starting a new role, leaders can spend a lot of time looking at the wider organisation and not so much at getting their own team in order.

Yet one of the biggest decisions you will need to make in your first 100 days is about the people you'll want to have around to make your vision a reality.