by Richard Stockley | Jun 20, 2026 | Career, Leadership
The Quiet Summit: Seeing Your Impact as a Senior Leader I’ve ecently been having the same conversation during coaching sessions. A capable, accomplished senior leader sits across from me and, often with some embarrassment, admits that they are no longer sure...
by Richard Stockley | Feb 19, 2025 | Foundation, Leadership
Developing a Consultant’s Mindset When we hear the word “consultant,” we often picture an expert in a tailored suit, advising companies on strategy, operations, or technology. But in reality, consulting is not just a profession; it is a mindset and a...
by Richard Stockley | Oct 31, 2024 | Career, Change, Leadership
Navigating a Promotion Within the Same Organization Getting promoted or taking on a new role within the same organization is often seen as a natural progression in one’s career. It’s a moment of validation, an acknowledgment of your hard work, expertise, and...
by Richard Stockley | Oct 16, 2024 | Career, Change, Leadership, Resilience, Stress
Moving Forwards by Looking Backwards Life, they say, is about the journey, not just the destination. Nowhere is this truer than in our careers. In the hustle to keep climbing, to reach the next milestone, promotion, or goal, we often forget to pause and look back at...
by Richard Stockley | Oct 14, 2024 | Resilience, Leadership, Stress
The Power of Perspective The picture above is a snapshot, a point in time, looking across Greater Manchester. Millions of people are going about their life. At that exact point the picture was taken, somewhere in that area there is concurrently: life and death;...
by Richard Stockley | Sep 23, 2024 | Career, Leadership, Technology
Why I became a qualified executive coach to elevate my IT leadership and delivery skills 🍸 I’ve been getting out and about a bit more recently. I’ve slowly been honing my response to the question, “and what do you do”? The immediate response is “I’m a fractional IT...
