Tech leader with 20+ years in CRM, digital strategy, architecture & delivery. I write about work, life, and the messy bits in between - helping people find purpose, clarity, and great music.
Career Growth
Moving from developer to tech leader isn’t just a change in role—it’s a shift in mindset. This post explores how I learned to lead with purpose, build cohesive teams, and embrace the role of conductor, guiding others while staying focused on the bigger picture.
Ungated
A sardonic guide to business buzzwords like “touch base” and “move the needle” - what they mean, why we use them, and why it’s time to speak human.
Product Thinking
Why experimentation, continuous learning, and business agility are essential to survive and thrive in an era where the pace of change is accelerating.
Work Culture
People are your organisation’s greatest asset - not technology, not process, but the humans behind it all. This post explores why understanding what motivates your team is key to growth and how giving them space to stretch creates long-term value for them and your business.
AI
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT can produce magic — but only if you learn to speak their language. In this post, I share three practical lessons that transformed the quality of my AI outputs: start with questions, ask for improvements, and structure your prompts with intention.
Leadership
What does a CTO do — and how does the role change in different companies? This blog explores the types of CTOs, from startups to enterprise, and what makes a successful Chief Technology Officer in each context.
Leadership
What’s the difference between a Chief Data Officer and a Chief Digital Officer? This blog explains each role, how they support digital transformation, and why alignment with the CIO, CTO and COO is essential.
Leadership
What’s the difference between a CIO, CTO and COO — and where do their responsibilities overlap? This post explains how these roles work together (or clash) in digital transformation, and how to create alignment across technology, operations and delivery.
Leadership
In today's digital-first organisations, the CEO plays the role of Chief Vision Officer — setting direction, culture, and the pace of change. This post explores how the CEO shapes transformation and introduces the roles of CIO, CTO, and COO in delivering that vision.
Getting Started
Discover how I built my personal blog using Ghost and ChatGPT. From title and purpose to content planning - this post shares how I started a blog with personality.