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Five Lessons From Board Whispering That Work For Any Presentation.

The killer slide is more about kindness than cleverness.

Aug 15 • Claire Barrett

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Leadership Is About Navigating Nuance Rather Than Making Binary Decisions.

While stories inspire and get attention, it's the metrics that get them over the line.

Aug 3 • Claire Barrett

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July 2026

Why "Speaking For" Delivers More Than "Speaking Up"

Is the person speaking truly getting others' full attention? Let alone really listening...

Jul 29 • Claire Barrett and Andrea Chiarelli

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Instant Noodles Might Be The Missing Ingredient For Client Success. If you listen and learn.

When shadow IT became the smartest thing in the room.

Jul 20 • Claire Barrett

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June 2026

Less Haste, More Speed: Rethinking AI Adoption Before It Goes Feral

The power of the pause before the invasive species that is AI takes over.

Jun 8 • Claire Barrett

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March 2026

Why Chasing Gender Balance For Tech Speakers Could Be Causing More Harm Than Good

Six lessons from six years tackling the gender agenda on global stages.

Mar 26 • Claire Barrett

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Why You’ve Been Managing Change Wrong All Along.

The benefits earn the right to make the change. But not everyone is so easily convinced.

Mar 1 • Claire Barrett

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January 2026

The Best Early Career Advice Might Leave You Even More Uncomfortable Than Your Parents.

It may not be glamorous. The office perks are negligible. But the grounding will set you up.

Jan 29 • Claire Barrett

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When Staying Tightlipped Can Be The Right Thing To Do.

What’s obvious to you might cost you trust with your client, or even your job.

Jan 8 • Claire Barrett

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The Critical Client Competency for the Consultant of Today.

Helping clients with navigating complexity.

Jan 1 • Claire Barrett

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November 2025

Early Bloomers and Late Starters: Why Consultants' Resilience Matters More Than Ever.

Faster than ever. People under pressure. Consultants at the ready.

Nov 29, 2025 • Claire Barrett

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April 2025

Keeping Clients By Keeping It Human.

If your business is providing advice to others' businesses, then its their people who matter.

Apr 19, 2025 • Claire Barrett

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