The Compass
Reflections, strategies, and real leadership insights to help you navigate change, challenge, and growth.
Is Your Leadership Style Fit for the Future Or Just a Relic of the Past?
We’re not leading teams anymore.
We’re leading systems; through chaos, complexity, and constant change.
And here’s the uncomfortable truth: most leadership today is built for a world that no longer exists.
We still reward charisma over clarity. Certainty over curiosity. Control over connection.
We still idolise the loudest person in the room — the confident operator, the strategic genius, the one who “gets sh*t done.”
But that leadership model?
It was built for predictability.
And we’re not in that era anymore.
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.