
No One Knows What’s Next – And That’s The Opportunity
We’re in a period of disruption, but we don’t yet know what that means for the industry. What we do know is that bravery and

No One Knows What’s Next – And That’s The Opportunity
We’re in a period of disruption, but we don’t yet know what that means for the industry. What we do know is that bravery and

Boardroom Wake-Up Call: Leading Beyond Governance
As we enter the second half of the decade, the question facing every board is no longer, “Are we compliant?” – it’s “Are we capable?”

The Rise of the Fractional Expert: Capability, Agility, and Courage
Across industries, a quiet revolution in leadership is underway. Boards and executive teams are rethinking how they access capability – not just who they hire,

Are you a whinger or an influencer?
What was good got us here. What we need now is something different. It’s up to us to make that happen. There’s a scary but

2026: The Year of Bold Leadership, Workforce Reinvention, and Intelligent Growth
As we step into 2026, one thing is certain: the ambiguity that defined the past 18 months has finally lifted. What we’re seeing now is

Standing Out In A Crowded Space: Why Differentiation Isn’t Optional. It’s Essential
In a world where everyone has something to say, standing out isn’t about what you promise. It’s about what you’ve proven. The leadership and business

Lost In The Middle: Fixing The Management Disconnect
Middle managers sit at the heart of every organisation, yet new research reveals a widening gap between their priorities and those of executives. Without more

Beyond the blueprint: making your R&D ready to meet the world
For biotech and medtech companies, strong innovation is only part of the equation when expanding internationally. The ability to commercialise at scale and the right

Imposter syndrome: the leadership challenge no one talks about but affects everyone
Imposter syndrome is becoming increasingly common in healthcare and life sciences, affecting leaders at every level. Understanding how it shows up in ourselves and in

Have we over-automated recruitment?
Automation was meant to streamline recruitment. Instead, employers are overwhelmed with a tsunami of applications, while inflexible algorithms devastate the pool of available talent. As

Supporting a growth agenda for your organisation
Boards and executives in healthcare and life sciences face a new reality: to support growth, they need governance that enables action, leaders who get things

As the sector compresses, strong leaders step forward Healthcare and life sciences are in a cycle of compression and pivot. Uncertainty is high, but this

Health and Stability: The Next EVP
Analysis of current conditions in the labour force shows that the most compelling employee value proposition may come from a surprising but fundamental area –

A Year of Shifting, Shaping, and Setting the Pace for 2026
As we wrap up this year, I’ve been reflecting on just how significant – and unusual – it has been for organisations, leaders, and talent

Beyond the hire: why talent strategy is your next competitive advantage
As healthcare and life sciences organisations navigate unprecedented change, talent strategies must evolve and become a strategic step in building leadership capacity that drives competitive

Why time is your biggest enemy – and best friend
In an industry where innovation accelerates faster than most leaders can keep up with, time can feel like a constant adversary. But handled well it

Survival to success: A leader’s role in transforming healthcare
As the healthcare and life sciences sectors face mounting pressures from tight budgets, increasing government and regulatory scrutiny, and heightened competition, healthcare discussions around the

From Gaps To Networks: The Power Of Diverse Perspectives
Skills gaps, siloed thinking, and rapid change challenge Health and Life Sciences organisations. Self-driven learning, networked thinking, and connecting diverse perspectives can help overcome this

The New Leaders of Healthcare and Why They’re Winning
A quiet revolution is reshaping leadership in healthcare and life sciences. The new leaders aren’t necessarily the ones with the longest titles – they’re the

Strategic alignment: how to avoid the costly pitfalls of an ill-fitting executive
A bad executive hire doesn’t just impact performance — it ripples through culture, strategy, and reputation. Here’s how to avoid misalignment and get it right.

How AI Is Redefining Work In Healthcare & Life Sciences
It seems the impact of AI on employees in the healthcare and life sciences sector is being underestimated by many in the industry, despite its

From Constriction to Pivot: What Comes Next
As we close out a period of sustained uncertainty, many leaders across pharma, medtech, and diagnostics are asking the same questions: What just happened –

The New Capabilities Boards Must Hire for Now
McKinsey’s latest outlook on the US healthcare market is more than a financial projection – it is a guide to the kind of leadership the