Mindset

Insights on mindset, performance and resilience - helping leaders build clarity, confidence and the mental frameworks needed for long-term success.

The long weekend you need Downtime

The long weekend you need

Well hello there. I'm just back from Newquay having shown the world that even fat labradors like me can mount a surfboard - in the water too. I love Easter weekend at home. I try to do as little as possible as London is always quiet and I can potter away - if my family lets me... (Storm

Dan Ilett · 2 min read min read
The 8 Skills for leaders in the age of AI Leadership

The 8 Skills for leaders in the age of AI

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a piece called "How many people can I fire?". For some reason, it upset a number of folks who don't agree there will be job cuts and massive shifts from AI. I had quite a few emails - and believe it or not, I really like it when people write in with what they

Dan Ilett · 6 min read min read
The longest minute of my life Wellbeing

The longest minute of my life

Ten years ago today, I had just returned from China on an assignment for the UK government, attracting investors to British technology companies. It was an intense, sprawling job and I arrived home on Saturday afternoon exhausted only to start a new job on Monday at Virgin Money. I knew if

Dan Ilett · 4 min read min read