by Derek Percival | Sep 29, 2026 | Confidence & Authenticity, Tips
Every time you shrink to make others comfortable, you confirm the belief that you’re too much. I’ve noticed a pattern across years of working with leaders — particularly women, though not exclusively. The ones who are most capable often occupy the least...
by Derek Percival | Aug 24, 2026 | Confidence & Authenticity, Tips
Every leader I respect has told me some version of the same thing at some point: I still don’t always feel like I know what I’m doing. The ones who say it quietly, without shame, are usually the best at what they do. The ones who never say it at all are...
by Derek Percival | Apr 12, 2024 | Confidence & Authenticity, Tips
ARE YOU REALLY OR JUST PRETENDING? As I see it, authentic leadership is measured by how much you deceive yourself and, therefore, others. Recently, I observed a leader confidently proclaiming their ‘authentic leadership’ prowess to a group of leaders....
by Derek Percival | Apr 21, 2023 | Confidence & Authenticity, Tips
Our instincts are perhaps the most basic and primal form of intelligence we possess. They are the inner voice that speaks to us, guiding us through life’s complex situations. Yet, we often find ourselves second-guessing our gut feeling because we simply...
by Derek Percival | Apr 21, 2023 | Confidence & Authenticity, Tips
It is vital to recognise the importance of self-esteem in the workplace as it has a proclivity for influencing an individual’s ability to thrive and excel. Often overlooked by employers and managers, self-esteem is critical to job performance. Indeed, research...
by Derek Percival | Jan 31, 2023 | Confidence & Authenticity, Tips
Humility Recently, I heard a thought-provoking story from an elite soldier. He and his teammates had turned their sights and attention on a team member who was failing – but to no one’s surprise, the individual kept performing poorly until they ultimately...
