The Compass
Reflections, strategies, and real leadership insights to help you navigate change, challenge, and growth.
The Advertising Industry's Identity Crisis
The advertising industry has always prided itself on reinvention. It’s weathered the rise of digital, the dominance of platforms, and now, the sweeping impact of automation and AI. But in 2024 and beyond, we’re facing a different kind of disruption—one that’s not just technological or creative, but existential.
IS HR FAILING US? OR ARE WE FAILING HR?
HR is under fire. And not always fairly.
In too many organisations, HR has become a scapegoat for everything thats broken in workplace culture.
Leadership in Different Regions and Cultures: Bridging the Divide
Leadership isn’t a one-size-fits-all concept. Spend a few years leading teams across different regions, and you’ll quickly learn that the way leadership shows up in the US is vastly different from how it manifests in Canada or Asia.
What makes a truly exceptional leader in today’s globalised business world? It’s not the loudest voice in the room or the most aggressive stance. It’s the leader who can bridge these styles; who can be bold yet empathetic, decisive yet humble, visionary yet grounded.
That’s the next frontier for leadership development. It’s not about choosing one style over another. It’s about cultivating a dynamic leadership style that adapts across borders, cultures, and contexts.
Because great leadership isn’t just about commanding a room. It’s about connecting with it.
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.
Leading in the Age of AI: How to Build Your Leadership Brand and Persona in a Data-Driven World
In the age of AI and automation, your leadership brand is one of the last true competitive advantages.
Your humility, your courage, your conviction—those aren’t outdated soft skills. They’re leadership essentials for the future of work.
So build your brand with intention. Lead with empathy. And let your leadership persona be the clearest signal in the noise.