A Month of Learning

A Month of Learning

A Month of Learning   The Value of an Offsite What do you gain from an offsite?  It depends on the purpose. Establishing this upfront is key to ensuring you feel the impact of a wise investment. Sarah, Kristy and I went on our annual offsite earlier this month, joined...
Do You Actually Like Being Uncomfortable?

Do You Actually Like Being Uncomfortable?

Do You Actually Like Being Uncomfortable?   It took an ice bath at two degrees to realise I’m wired differently. Here’s why that matters for your team. I had always assumed I loved a challenge. It took a week away — and an ice bath at two degrees — to...
International Women’s Day 2026 – “Balance the Scales”

International Women’s Day 2026 – “Balance the Scales”

International Women’s Day 2026 – “Balance the Scales” International Women’s Day International Women’s Day is a wonderful reminder that leadership takes many forms. With this year’s theme being “Balance the Scales”, I was...
Let’s Elevate in 2026

Let’s Elevate in 2026

Let’s Elevate in 2026 Elevate 20: A Year Of Momentum This year feels significant as I am excited to achieve 20 years of Aide de MD. My words for the year are Elevate 20. Not as a push-harder mantra, but as a deliberate choice to lift what already works and make...

Intentionality

For 18 years, I’ve worked with businesses to tackle tough challenges, elevate leadership, and drive meaningful change. At Aide de MD, we focus on creating bespoke solutions that align with your goals—whether that’s improving retention, building accountability,...

Understanding Team Politics

Office politics often gets a bad reputation, but it is an inevitable part of work. Whether you are in a corporate environment, a Not-For-Profit or small family business, political dynamics will be at play. Learning to navigate these dynamics ethically can not only...