Janette Illingsworth Janette Illingsworth

Change has changed. have You?

The pace of change has accelerated. But something more fundamental has shifted too and most leadership approaches haven't caught up. This month's insight explores what sustained, overlapping change actually demands from senior leaders, why well-honed instincts can quietly become liabilities, and what the research tells us about leading effectively when there is no steady state to return to.

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Janette Illingsworth Janette Illingsworth

Relationships at Work: The Leadership Capability That Defines Executives in Transition

When leaders step into bigger roles, technical expertise alone is no longer enough. Relationships at work become central to how decisions are made, trust is built, and momentum is sustained. In this piece, we unpack why relational leadership matters more at senior levels and how executives in transition can build influence that truly scales.

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Janette Illingsworth Janette Illingsworth

Before your next role: 3 questions worth asking.

Your first 90 days in a new role often set the tone for long-term success. But success isn’t just about doing the work it’s about becoming the leader your next chapter demands. In this blog, I share three key questions to help you align with your future vision, shed habits that no longer serve you, and prioritise the relationships that will fuel your impact. A simple checklist, but a powerful shift from doing to leading.

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Janette Illingsworth Janette Illingsworth

Succession is more than a name in box

When was the last time you thought about your own succession plan? Most leaders don’t until change forces the issue. This blog explores why succession is more than a name in a box and how transparency, accountability, and self-leadership can future-proof both you and your organisation.

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