Hello Friend!
This week felt like slowly opening a door after a storm. Not everything is back to “normal,” and I’m starting to realise that maybe it doesn’t have to be. There’s something about recovery—whether physical, mental, or emotional—that invites us to pay attention in ways we usually don’t. To our thoughts. Our pace. Our support systems. And our limits.
I’m learning how to meet myself where I am, even if that’s not where I want to be just yet.
🚀 Endeavour: Gentle Re-entry, Honest Conversations & Learning to Adapt
Returning to Endeavour this week was both grounding and energising. It’s been a while since I’ve coached this consistently, and I forgot just how much I love being in that space with someone—helping them untangle what’s in their heads, connect to what’s in their hearts, and move forward with more clarity.
That said, it wasn’t seamless. My first couple of coaching sessions took more out of me than usual. Energy-wise, I had to dig a little deeper. But by midweek, I found a better rhythm. I was back to coaching every day, and it felt good—especially knowing next week will be more intense in terms of hours.
One of the standout moments was a tough-but-necessary check-in with the CEO of a company we’re currently supporting. We’re midway through a custom engagement, and it was time to assess: Is the work we’re doing still aligned with where the organisation is headed? Are we seeing the outcomes we envisioned? Are we missing anything?
These kinds of conversations aren’t easy. There’s no script. No ready-made playbook. Every company we work with is different, and real impact takes real-time adjustment. That means being honest about what’s working and what’s not—and that takes courage from both sides.
It reminded me why I care so much about this work. Because it's not about delivering pre-packaged solutions. It's about partnering with people in the messy middle and helping them make something meaningful out of it.
🎙 GROWTH Schema: Roundtables, Editing Marathons & Recalibrating the Vision
The GROWTHSchema podcast hit a new milestone this week with the release of our 67th episode, titled:
“Roundtable | Burnout, Boundaries, and the Business of Being Well”
This one’s close to my heart. I sat down with Julian Azzopardi and Brendan Camilleri for a deep, honest conversation about what it means to perform at a high level without falling apart. We covered everything from burnout and the blurry line between work and life, to why leaders need to normalise taking care of themselves—not just their teams.
It’s raw. Real. A conversation that too many professionals need, but rarely get.
On the production front, things have been… a little chaotic behind the scenes. I’ve been editing a backlog of episodes—some of which were pre-recorded before my surgery, anticipating this slower phase. I’m nearly done with those, and I’ve got to say, it’s been an emotional task. Each edit brings me back to a different headspace: pre-surgery nerves, excitement for new guests, the stress of packing up our old podcast studio.
Speaking of the studio—no, it’s still not finalised. I really thought this would be the week. But no dice. I’m hoping next week brings better news.
On a brighter note, I recorded a remote episode with Kevin White, co-founder of Believe Crew. We covered topics like authenticity in business, how to stop chasing shiny strategies, and why sometimes the best growth starts from a place of stillness. It was deeper and more philosophical than I expected—and exactly what I needed to hear, too.
This phase of the podcast feels like a recalibration. We’re not just recording for content’s sake. We’re building towards something—something that feels meaningful, though I can’t quite define it yet.
🎓 Lectures: Beyond Trust Falls — What Team Building Really Means
This week I began lecturing a new module focused on organising team-building initiatives within organisations. On the surface, this might sound like planning ice-breakers and offsite retreats, but the reality is much deeper.
Team building is about psychological safety. About belonging. About making room for people to show up as humans first, colleagues second.
The participants in this course are exploring how to design experiences that don’t just look good on paper, but actually foster connection and collaboration. And watching them begin to question their assumptions—about motivation, engagement, leadership—has been incredibly rewarding.
It’s a reminder that even the smallest activities, when done with intention, can change the way people relate to one another at work.
🩺 Personal: One Crutch, Daily Drills & The Invisible Work of Healing
This week marked another step forward in my recovery journey post-ACL surgery. I’m now down to one crutch, which sounds like a small change, but honestly, it’s a big win. It changes how I move. How I think about what I can do. And, admittedly, it makes it much easier to carry a coffee without needing help.
But progress is slow. I’m still doing physio twice a week, with a heavy focus on regaining range of motion and reactivating the muscles in my left leg. I’ve also have daily home exercises—three rounds a day of a 15-minute mobility drill, plus 15 minutes of cycling.
The work is monotonous. Sometimes painful. And rarely glamorous. But it’s what recovery looks like.
I’ve noticed the muscle loss in my leg. That was hard to see. But I’ve also started doing strength-building exercises to prevent further atrophy. There are days I feel stiff. Days I can walk longer. Days I can’t. It changes all the time—and so does my mood about it.
Emotionally, it’s been a ride. The frustration. The guilt. The discomfort of asking for help (something I’m still not great at). But my support system has shown up beautifully. Friends have checked in. My family has stepped in to drive me around and help out with logistics. And in doing so, they’ve also stepped into my world—seeing what my workdays are like, how intense the pace can get, and what it really means to juggle multiple roles.
It’s brought us closer. And that matters.
I spent the weekend resting—finally listening to my body’s signals instead of pushing through them. We also had our staff summer party at work on Friday, which gave me a rare opportunity to just be present and enjoy the people I work with. No agenda. Just laughs, conversations, and a bit of lightness.
🎧 Music This Week: “God Needs The Devil” by Jonah Kagen
This track found me at the right time. One line stuck:
“Maybe we need the darkness to see what the light’s about.”
It made me pause. Recovery hasn’t been easy—there’s pain, frustration, and moments of doubt. But there’s also progress, support, and a growing sense of clarity. This song reminded me that both sides matter. Growth isn’t always light. And that’s okay.
What song’s been on repeat for you lately?
💬 Wrapping Up
This week wasn’t flashy or dramatic. It was quiet progress. Hard conversations. Editing marathons. Crutch-limping victories. Slow mornings. And learning to trust that this pace, too, has value.
If you’re navigating a slow season, a painful one, or a foggy one—know that you’re not alone. Sometimes, the biggest progress happens under the surface.
Thank you, as always, for reading and reflecting with me.
Grow Beyond.