Are We Making Life Too Easy for People to Grow? | Performastery

Are We Making Life Too Easy for People to Grow? | Performastery

Fiona Cullen
Published on: 12/11/2026

Are leaders removing so much discomfort and uncertainty that their teams aren't developing the confidence to handle challenges? Explore the difference between helping people and developing their capability.

There Is No Shortage of Capable Women. So Why Aren't More of Them Stepping Into Leadership?

There Is No Shortage of Capable Women. So Why Aren't More of Them Stepping Into Leadership?

Fiona Cullen
Published on: 14/10/2026

Capable women are already demonstrating leadership, but many don't believe they're ready to lead. Discover how the Auto Women and Performastery partnership is helping women build the belief, skills and confidence to step forward into leadership.

How Much Energy Is Your Team Wasting on a Future That Hasn’t Happened Yet?

How Much Energy Is Your Team Wasting on a Future That Hasn’t Happened Yet?

Fiona Cullen
Published on: 29/09/2026

How much energy are you wasting worrying about a future that hasn’t happened yet? Great leaders help people control the controllables, focus on the process, recognise what’s working and put their energy where it can actually make a difference.

Why Burnout is a Lag Indicator of Unrealistic Expectations

Why Burnout is a Lag Indicator of Unrealistic Expectations

Fiona Cullen
Published on: 06/12/2025

We often treat burnout as a personal failing or resilience issue. But what if it's actually a lag indicator of unrealistic expectations, unclear priorities, and unsustainable ways of working?

No is a complete sentence

No is a complete sentence

Fiona Cullen
Published on: 18/07/2022

Overwhelm isn't always a workload problem. Sometimes it's a boundary problem. Reclaiming the discipline to say no can be the first step towards a more sustainable way of working and leading.