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I specialise in supporting first-time people managers and work with organisations that want to build confident, capable leaders. In partnership, we create cultures where people feel supported, included and able to perform at their best.

Leadership in 2026: Have We Got the Right Balance?

Why Being a “Good Manager” Looks Different in 2026  Remember your first promotion to people manager? You may have felt excited, proud, rapidly moving

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27 January 2026
by Kay Gunn

I’m Scared of Getting ‘it’ Wrong

“I’m scared of getting ‘it’ wrong”- if I had a pound for every time I’ve heard a client say this over the last

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20 January 2026
by Kay Gunn

Have you Crossed the Line into Micromanaging?

Where Did the Trust Go?  Few things scream “I don’t trust you” more clearly than a manager micromanaging their team.   I’m sure many of

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13 January 2026
by Kay Gunn

From Colleague to Manager: Why it’s Harder Than it Looks 

Getting promoted should feel like good news…and of course, it is! Yet with an overnight change to your job title,

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6 January 2026
by Kay Gunn

Are You Ready to Unleash Your Potential

If you’re looking to develop confident, capable managers and build leadership capability that supports both people and performance, I’d love to work with you.