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Why Your Old Leadership Playbook Is Failing
The old leadership playbook top down decision making, a focus on outputs over outcomes, and the occasional “team lunch” to boost morale simply isn’t cutting it anymore. Especially not for Gen Z.
Sophie Tomlinson
Nov 18, 20255 min read
Trust, Traitors, and a Marble Jar: What Reality TV Teaches Us About Leadership
The behaviours we see in high-drama reality TV suspicion, alliance-building, subtle betrayals are the same patterns that show up in organisations every day. They’re just wearing better clothes and using fewer dramatic pauses.
Sophie Tomlinson
Nov 7, 20255 min read
The Psychology of Learning at Work: What Great Leaders Do Differently
In organisations today, the desire for a ‘learning culture’ is almost universal. Businesses invest heavily in training programmes, e-learning platforms, coaching, and content. Why does the impact often lag, even while intent is high?
Sophie Tomlinson
Nov 6, 20255 min read
Why Your Workplace Feels Like School (And Why That's Costing You More Than You Think)
Many workplaces unconsciously replicate the social and power dynamics of school. And while this might seem like a minor irritation, the psychological and business costs are profound.
Sophie Tomlinson
Nov 4, 20255 min read
Executive Coaching Impact: What’s Changed and How Do We Know It Mattered?
In this post, we explore how to measure executive coaching meaningfully not just with spreadsheets and satisfaction scores, but with the psychological depth the work truly demands.
Sophie Tomlinson
Oct 28, 20254 min read
Digital Insight Isn’t Enough: Why AI Coaching Falls Short of Real Change
There’s been a lot of noise lately about AI coaching, mostly around how it’s innovative, scalable, inevitable. But underneath the hype, I find myself sitting with a quieter, more human question: What are we really reaching for when we turn to AI instead of each other? AI coaching can help us think, but not truly change. As a psychologist and psychotherapist (in training) and someone who has personally used AI to support reflection, I can understand the appeal. AI is fast, no
Sophie Tomlinson
Oct 14, 20256 min read
Why Your Leadership Programme is Failing: The Hidden Traits You’re Overlooking in Future Leaders
The business world is changing rapidly, and your current leadership programme might not be keeping up. If you’re still assessing...
Sophie Tomlinson
Nov 19, 20246 min read
The Neurodivergent Guide to Coaching and Therapy—For Clients and Practitioners
Creating Inclusive Coaching and Therapy: A Neurodivergent Guide for Clients At The Work Psychologists , we’ve seen a striking rise in...
Sophie Tomlinson
Nov 19, 20246 min read
The extreme challenges of Leadership Development Programs
In the corporate labyrinth, leadership development programs are omnipresent, hailed as the panacea for creating dynamic leaders. Yet,...
Sophie Tomlinson
Feb 2, 20244 min read
Groupthink, obedience, dishonesty: the psychology of the Post Office scandal
(by Adam McCulloch, Personnel Today 12 Jan 2024) The Post Office scandal, the subject of a public inquiry since 2021, saw more than 900...
Sophie Tomlinson
Jan 25, 20245 min read
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