Darren’s Blog
Musings on Mindset, communication, leadership and all the stuff I can think of.
Stop Trying to ‘Trust Yourself’ - That’s Why Imposter Syndrome Sticks
We can’t think our way out of imposter syndrome - we have to feel our way through it. Here’s why all the well-meaning 'you’ve got this' advice is backwards and how senior leaders can actually deactivate self-doubt from the inside out.
Why Everyone in a Meeting Thinks They’re Right
In meetings, it often feels like every person is defending their idea as if it’s the only truth. It’s not arrogance - it’s how our minds work. Once you understand this, you can stop wasting time on ego battles and start leading with clarity.
Smart. Successful. Miserable. Here’s the Pattern I Keep Seeing.
Many high performers rewrite painful work experiences as “great times” in hindsight – but this habit hides a deeper problem. It’s not resilience. It’s ignorance. And it’s costing more than we realise.
The Real Reason You're Distracted (It's Not Your Phone or that cake)
Temptation isn’t about self-control. It’s about misreading the internal signals that drive our distraction. Here’s why resisting doesn’t work — and what to do instead.
Mental Peace Isn’t a Luxury - It’s Your Leadership Strategy.
Clarity drives performance. Mindset Mastery teaches leaders how to cultivate internal alignment, so their teams can execute with precision and purpose.
The Power of Shared Stories in Transformation: Lessons from Peugeot
Organisations run on shared stories. Transformation projects succeed when these stories are rewritten. Learn how Mindset Mastery helps teams navigate narrative shifts.
Why Transformation Fails: It’s Not the Change, It’s Their Attitude About it
Transformation projects fail not because of the change, but because of the attitudes people bring to it. Learn how Mindset Mastery helps teams shift their perspective and embrace transformation.