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This series started with five trips to India, but it’s about much more than flights and destinations. But as I shared in that first post, it’s not the flights that inspire me; it’s the work we do, the people we build with, and the real value we unlock together.   This series hasn’t been about… Continue reading On the Road for a Reason 6: Global by Design and Not by Accident

In the last post, I opened up about the real toll that global work can take, not just on time and energy, but on your wellbeing and relationships. This post is about what I’ve learned from the edge.   I once went to the doctor with what I thought was just a nasty sinus infection.… Continue reading On the Road for a Reason 5: Deliver, Recover, Repeat and Habits That Keep Me Human on the Road

Now, in Post 3, I want to talk about alignment, especially in high-stakes public projects.   Earlier this year, I was invited to support a strategic alignment session for a major government programme in mainland Europe. It was a pivotal moment; new leadership, competing priorities, and 18 months of drift in what should have been… Continue reading On the Road for a Reason 3: Alignment in the Public Eye and the Politics of Progress

In Post 1, I reflected on the shift from constant travel to purposeful presence, and why I now only get on a plane when it’s truly needed.   While virtual delivery works brilliantly for many engagements, some moments require something different. They need presence. Space. Time. Focus. Trust. Nuance.   These are the moments when… Continue reading On the Road for a Reason 2: Presence Over Proximity and Why Sometimes You Need to Be in the Room