Thinking and reflection
Perspectives on Leadership and Life
Honest writing on what it means to lead well — the clarity, the self-doubt, the energy, and the quiet strength that makes it all possible.
The Day I Forgot Who I Was
Johanna Urquhart on how a difficult work environment eroded her confidence as a leader, and what the experience taught her about self-doubt and self-trust. ...more
Leadership ,Confidence and Self-Doubt
June 28, 2026•7 min read
The Most Valuable Thing AI Can't Replace
Johanna Urquhart on how AI saves her over ten hours a week as a leader — and why the most important skill is learning not to let it replace your own judgement. ...more
Leadership ,Confidence and Self-Doubt
June 27, 2026•5 min read
When Did You Stop Trusting Your Own Judgement?
Jo Urquhart explores why capable women in leadership gradually stop trusting their own instincts, and what three overlooked factors quietly erode that inner voice over time. ...more
Leadership ,Perimenopause & Menopause
June 18, 2026•3 min read
Five Protective Patterns Women in Leadership Carry
Jo Urquhart explores the five protective patterns common in women leaders, why they develop, when they get louder, and how awareness becomes the starting point for change. ...more
Leadership ,Confidence and Self-Doubt
June 17, 2026•4 min read
Why Nature Restores Leadership, Energy & Wellbeing
Nature isn't a luxury. It's regulation, recovery and leadership maintenance. Discover the science behind how time outdoors supports stress recovery, mental clarity, energy and wellbeing, particularly ... ...more
Health & Wellbeing
June 17, 2026•5 min read
Inner Calm Is Powerful. Physical Strength Sustains It.
Inner calm matters. But so does muscle. This post explores how declining estrogen affects strength as we age, and what women who carry responsibility can do now to protect their long-term vitality. ...more
Perimenopause & Menopause
February 11, 2026•5 min read
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