Career Development, Leadership and Workplace Culture blog

Career Development,

Leadership and Workplace Culture

Annabel Smith, career and leadership-development coach, in red sweater sitting at a desk holding a mug, with a decorative wall hanging behind and a vase of red berries on the table.

Welcome to My Blog: Insights on Career Growth, Leadership, and Workplace Culture

This blog is where I share insights from my coaching practice—stories, ideas, reports, and reflections on the evolving world of work and our responses to it. Whether you’re a leader developing your own style and vision, a professional seeking a sense of purpose or an employee navigating a challenging workplace culture, I hope you find something of value here.

My clients come from a wide range of sectors, backgrounds and cultures, each facing unique challenges. Their stories shape my thinking and inspire much of what I write. Beyond coaching, this is a space for exploring big ideas - outdated leadership models, systemic workplace barriers or how we respond to crises with humanity and creativity.

You’ll find posts prompted by global trends in leadership, career development, and organizational change. Some will offer practical strategies to tackle universal challenges and some will simply reflect on the human experience of work. I write about the injustices that infuriate me, the progress that excites me, and the conversations that shape my approach to coaching and leadership development.

Through anonymized client stories, research, and industry insights, I explore leadership challenges, the impact of work on our sense of who we are and the realities of workplace culture. My goal is to help people unlock and realise their potential—whether by building professional confidence, become purposeful leaders, challenging outdated systems, or making bold career moves.

Wherever you are in the world of work, I hope you find something of interest here.

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