With so much taking place in my life, and with the encouragement of those around me, I am consciously practising and making time to challenge complexity, and to find simplicity. It is not always the easiest thing to do but I do deeply believe in its value and importance.

Although it may not often be seen as a strength, our individual differences can enable us us to stand out, give us an edge, and provide a set of unique perspectives and thoughts. What makes us different can influence creativity and drive results.

Balance is the key to life and leadership. It is something that lingers quietly in the background of everything we do in our work, in our interests, and the everyday comings and goings of life.

March has been a month that has offered a lot on which to reflect. It has been a time in which I have enjoyed conversations with a number of leaders for my podcast, Leaders in Conversation with Anni Townend, workshops, various invitations to speak and co-host, and my work with Lucy Kidd on our Collaboration Equation™.

Throughout the month of February, I have been intentionally adopting a more adventurous mindset and each day having a micro-adventure; it is one of my purposeful undertakings. But what are the benefits of thinking adventurously on a daily basis? And what is a micro-adventure?

I believe that genuine courage is something that so many people possess but don’t necessarily know that they have.

It is a belief of mine that the role immersion in nature plays in self-care is not to be underestimated. I believe that setting aside time to be in and engage with nature can have an almost curative impact on our minds and bodies. However, it can be a big ask to ourselves to carve out that dedicated time slot to spend in our natural world; it can seem almost frivolous when our lives demand so much from us.

Curiosity is the antidote to so many things. Combining curiosity with care and courage enables deeper reflection and more courageous conversations. The more curious we are, the less judgemental we can be.

From a very young age, we are taught the importance of socialisation, learning to share, to communicate, to give and take. Taking turns and interacting with peers is a skill we have to learn and practise. As adults, and especially as leaders, this is no less important. So, this article will look at how we can develop those strong collaborative relationships to drive future growth.