How I Lead

🤝 Relationship Building
I invest in authentic relationships built on trust and care.

• I get to know my team as whole people — not just job titles — by understanding their lives, hobbies, families, and passions.

• This helps me support them more effectively and tailor my leadership style to what they need to succeed.

🧠 Understanding Personality Types
Everyone works and communicates differently — and that’s a strength.

• I pay close attention to personality traits, communication preferences, and energy levels (tools like Myers-Briggs help, but I stay flexible).

• I adapt how I give feedback, run 1:1s, or support someone’s growth based on what brings out the best in them.

🚀 Career Growth & Ambition
I see part of my role as helping people shape their path, not just deliver in their current role.

• I regularly ask: Where do you want to be in 1–3 years?

• I help clarify that vision, identify opportunities to stretch, and encourage people to back themselves.

• Whether it’s growing into leadership, deepening craft, or switching tracks, I’m here to support the journey.

🤝 Stakeholder Management
I create space for my team to focus by managing the noise around them.

• I protect their time and headspace by fielding stakeholder pressure, aligning expectations, and shielding from unproductive distractions.

• I connect the dots between teams, strategy, and goals — bringing back context that helps them make smart decisions and stay aligned.

💛 Leading with EQ
Empathy is my superpower — and I believe it's key to high-performing teams.

• I lead with compassion, patience, and perspective.

• I check in often, especially during high-pressure periods, and prioritise psychological safety.

• People come first — always. That’s non-negotiable for me.