Why ‘Ponderings’?
My brain is like a cooker/stove top. It has ‘stuff’ bubbling away on it all the time. Some is quietly blipping away in the background. Others front of mind and needing my attention.
I’m inspired by conversations, news items, articles, events and these blogs are the results of those musings!

Are you making it hard for you to be successful…??
Have you heard of self-leadership? It's really not talked about that much, but it's really important, particularly for those with success on their list of goals.




‘Tis the season that stretches relationships
While we're all decking the halls, workplace tensions can be rising faster than Santa up the chimney.

Call it Doris if you like
Doris doesn't judge. Doris doesn't take sides. Doris just wants to help you work things out.

From treading water to making waves
Have you ever felt like your leadership team is paddling furiously, but going nowhere fast? It's not about paddling harder, it's about steering smarter.

The three questions every high-performing team must answer
High-performing teams don't just happen by chance. They are built on clear focus, effective time management and continuous information flow.

Building true resilience doesn’t mean becoming Ironman (or Ironwoman!)
While popular resilience tips may be a starting point, building true resilience requires a personalised approach.

Beyond family ties in family-owned businesses
Navigating the complex dynamics of family relationships in family-owned businesses requires a strategic approach to communication, roles, and planning to ensure long-term success.

My Multi-Hat Approach to Building High-Performing Teams
I am passionate about helping organisations find, build and sustain high-performing teams but there's not one single way to make that happen.

Overcoming the curse of competence
Many leaders believe that lacking solutions or needing input from others somehow makes them appear less competent. Does asking for help really signal weakness, or does it demonstrate humility?

Overcoming your leadership shadow
Every leader has a leadership shadow. If we fail to address these shadows, they restrict our leadership potential and impact the people we lead.

What do we mean by peak performance in business and leadership?
What does peak performance look and feel like? How do you know when you are in ‘peak’ state?

Who are you being…Is it who you want to be?
Are we approaching situations with curiosity, empathy and authenticity, or are we fixated on the outcomes that we want to achieve?

The artistry of leadership: From manager to leader
Just as artists enhance their work by learning new skills and techniques, leaders need to continuously learn and evolve.

The real cost of NOT having team away days!
What is the real cost of not having a team away day?


And it’s over to you….
And it’s over to you….
In this article, Johanna considers risk management and decision making in the post-pandemic era and what that means for business leaders.

Self investment isn't self indulgent
In this article Johanna debunks the notion that self investment is a self-indulgent concept and explains why you actually owe it to your customers.