Courage is often mistaken for boldness - for being loud, stepping in first, or appearing fearless. But what if courage, true courage in leadership, is quieter than that? What if it begins not in certainty, but in vulnerability? Not in the mind, but in the heart?

When we’re not wholehearted, we’re not fully present. And over time, the cost of this disconnection can look like burnout, misalignment, and emotional withdrawal.

Wholehearted leadership is a way of being that invites us to bring our full selves - body, mind, heart, and spirit - into how we live and lead, guided by Curiosity, Care and Courage.

In our workplaces, our friendships, our families, and in the way we lead, community is built through small, intentional acts that create and nurture trust, belonging, and a shared sense of purpose.

This month, I am embracing conversations, creativity, and community in new and exciting ways, and I want to share some of the moments that are inspiring me, gatherings, discussions, and reflections, that I hope will resonate with you, too.

This month, I invite you to take a step back and consider self-care from a different side, not as another item on your to-do list, but as a way of being, a practice rooted in self-awareness and self-compassion. Rather than chasing an ideal, what if we focused on what truly supports us, moment by moment?

As we step into a new year, many of us find ourselves facing the familiar chill of January, with its dark mornings and early nights. The slower pace of this month can be a challenge for some, but for others, it’s an opportunity to reset, reflect, and set intentions for the year ahead.

As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the journey I have taken - on the changes that I have embraced, the challenges I have faced, and the joys that have sustained me.

The examining of things that we’re tethered to and what we might choose to untether from is a profound journey of self-awareness and growth. It requires us to recognise what stabilises us, what keeps us grounded and connected, and what we might need to release to move forward.