The Compass
Reflections, strategies, and real leadership insights to help you navigate change, challenge, and growth.
Predictions: The Top HR and Talent Issues for Senior Leaders in 2026
The Top HR and Talent Issues for Senior Leaders in 2026
As we move into 2026, senior leaders and decision-makers are facing a rapidly evolving landscape of talent and human resources challenges. At True North Executive Coaching & Leadership, we’re closely monitoring these emerging issues to help leaders navigate the complexities of a dynamic workforce.
The Unseen Cost of Leadership: Emotional Labour
In leadership, we measure performance by the numbers. Revenue targets. Productivity. Efficiency. But what about the emotional labour leaders shoulder daily—the invisible work that keeps teams together, but rarely gets acknowledged?
Emotional labour isn’t just about being “nice” or “empathetic.” It’s about strategic communication, conflict management, and the capacity to foster psychological safety in the workplace. It’s the glue holding teams together. And yet, it remains invisible.
Imagine a workplace where emotional labour was as valued as revenue targets. Where leaders were recognised not just for what they deliver but for how they show up for their people.
The Rising Value of Executive Coaching in the Age of AI and Automation
In an era marked by rapid technological advancement and increasing reliance on AI, the value of leadership and executive coaching has never been more pronounced. At True North Executive Coaching & Leadership, we believe that while AI can handle processes and data, it’s the human side of leadership that will define successful organisations.
Leading Through the Fog: How to Move Forward When the Path Isn’t Clear
If the last few years have taught us anything, it's that certainty is a luxury.
The truth is, you don’t need perfect clarity to lead well.
What you need is the willingness to stay present, grounded, and honest in the fog.
Welcome to True North: Practical Leadership for a Changing World
Welcome to the True North blog: The Compass. This space is for leaders who want practical, honest guidance on how to lead well in the real world.
Here, we’ll tackle the everyday leadership challenges that don’t make it into the textbooks: managing people through change, building a culture that sticks, dealing with communication breakdowns, or finding your footing when you feel like you’ve lost it.