Nick Roud, Executive Leadership Coach, 19th October 2026, Auckland, New Zealand. There is a peculiar thing that happens when clever, successful, highly paid people are placed around one table and told they are now a “leadership team.” They nod solemnly. They agree...
Written by Nick Roud, Auckland October 5th 2026. Leadership is one of those words that has been polished, packaged, laminated and placed in reception areas beside bowls of expensive mints. It appears in corporate values statements, conference lanyards and LinkedIn...
Article written by Nick Roud Coaching. Auckland, New Zealand September 2026. The most underrated strategic advantage a CEO can cultivate is not a new technology platform, a market expansion, or a cost-cutting programme. It is the quality of their relationship with...
written by Leadership Coach, Nick Roud September 3rd 2026, Auckland, New Zealand For many leaders, the instinct to focus on their team is not merely understandable; it is commendable. People management is visible work. It requires attention, energy and judgement....
Article written by Multi Award Winning Leadership Coach, Nick Roud. August 18th, Auckland, New Zealand. A leadership team is more than a collection of capable individuals. It is a system of relationships, decisions, conversations and shared accountability. On a scale...
Article written by Leadership Development Coach & Founder, Nick Roud. Auckland, New Zealand. There is a deep, uncomfortable truth at the centre of modern organisational life. Most team meetings are not working because the meeting itself is often the wrong...
