by Antonia Watson | Oct 9, 2026 | Leadership & Progression
If you’ve ever told a boss, a mentor or a well-meaning colleague that you’re overloaded, there’s a fair chance someone has suggested you delegate more. It’s reasonable advice, and you may well have done it already, at least on paper. The work has been handed over,...
by Antonia Watson | Mar 19, 2026 | Wellbeing & Sustainability
For much of my corporate career, “work/life balance” felt less like useful advice and more like something I was permanently failing at. When my boys were small and I was juggling a demanding senior role, the phrase used to make me roll my eyes,...
by Antonia Watson | Oct 14, 2025 | Wellbeing & Sustainability
“I just need to be more resilient.” A client said this to me recently after a major project setback. When I asked what resilience really meant to her, she paused and said something akin to: “I just shouldn’t be finding this so hard.” That flavour of response is one...
by Antonia Watson | Sep 2, 2025 | Leadership & Progression
“We’d love you to take this on alongside your day job…” I’ve received this invitation many times throughout my career, as I’m sure many of you have too. These “side-of-desk” or “plus-one” roles,...
