INSIGHTS, IDEAS & THOUGHTS

When I think about peak performance, I think about that razor-sharp moment in the cockpit — heart racing, focus narrowed, every decision counting. I also think about the hush before the curtain rises, the moment I step into the light. Both demand precision, confidence, and presence. And both taught me something profound: success isn’t just about what you do — it’s about how your mind is trained to respond under pressure. The Mental Game of High Performance The science behind

Stress gets a bad reputation. But in the correct dose, it sharpens us. Focuses us. Prepares us to perform. The keyisn’t avoiding stress—it’s learning how to ride the curve. And at the heart of that curve is a powerful hormone:cortisol. Unlike epinephrine, which spikes quickly and fades fast, cortisol is the body’s longer-term stress signal. It rises in the morning to get us going, peaks with challenge, and ideally tapers off by night. But if it stays elevated—or never rises a

Today is all about a brain hack that is both fun, and a highly effective programming tool! Celebrating!!! Do you understand the power of your brain? If you do, how much time do you spend optimising your brain’s computing power? Or reprogramming old patterns (habits) that no longer serve you? “….the human brain is much more advanced and efficient and has more raw computing power than the most impressive supercomputers ever built.” [i]  John Staughton Even the most powerful sup

When we think about motivation, we often look outside ourselves—deadlines, pressure, praise. But one of the most potent drivers of action...

The demand for “High performance” is everywhere—in boardrooms, workplaces and the hustle of entrepreneurial business. It sounds good. It...

Sleep is often the first sacrifice and the last priority in high-performance environments. But here’s the truth: if we’re serious about...

When we talk about resilience in Defence, we often think of toughness, grit, and pushing through when thingsget hard. But resilience...

Who in your professional life consistently lifts your energy, sharpens your thinking, or anchors your sense of purpose?

If dopamine is our motivation molecule, epinephrine acts as our on-switch. Also known as adrenaline, this chemical surges when we're...

You had to be a “natural” – An instinctive, high-speed decision-maker under pressure. You had to work hard. Relentlessly. With unshakable...

I am a woman and I am a master of camouflage. Like many of us, I learned camouflage to protect myself from the dangers of being seen.  ...

What is high performance? When we think of high performance, images of peak physical condition, mental sharpness, and exceptional skills...