Hi there, As the heat rises and everything slows down just a notch...I’m back with some timely reflections to help you reset, recharge, and rethink. 🌞 The summer slowdown (and why it matters) Every year, summer arrives with the same contradictions: We exhaust ourselves in a race to wrap things up.We crave rest, but feel pressure to use it well .We say we’ll “switch off”, but it's easier said than done. For many of us, summer feels like suspended animation . Where yo

In the fast-paced world of tech startups, product decisions can make or break a company. Whether you're pre-seed or post-MVP, the pressure to grow, deliver, and impress investors can drive founders to hire a product manager earlier than they should. But hiring too soon can do more harm than good. Instead of rushing to fill the gap, more founders recognise a smarter alternative: product coaching, a go-to resource to enhance decision-making, resilience, and leadership during pe

Why executive facilitation is more than just moderating Vicky Pike - Executive Coach Last month, after moderating a CEO dinner, one of the attendees leaned over and said, "This felt more like therapy than a round table." We laughed, but the comment stuck with me. It’s when I knew: I wasn’t just facilitating. I was coaching the group. The most powerful leadership conversations happen when people feel safe enough to be real. And creating that kind of space, whether at an execut