We don’t lose happiness — we bury it under responsibility, fear, and the pressure to be “normal.” Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we stop practising joy and start chasing it externally. But happiness isn’t gone. It’s simply waiting to be remembered.

There’s a persistent myth that leaders should have all the answers — and it creates enormous pressure. This piece explores why real leadership isn’t about certainty, but about curiosity, honesty, and creating space for better thinking.

Most people don’t lose happiness — they simply stop noticing it. When life becomes routine, the small moments that could lift us quietly disappear. But tiny, intentional changes can bring everyday joy back into focus.

Leadership isn’t heavy because of the workload — it’s heavy because every decision shapes people, culture, and the future. This piece explores the unseen weight leaders carry when their choices ripple through an organisation.

A 94‑year‑old woman once told me her father was proud to pay tax — a sentence that completely shifted how I see this time of year. This story explores how a simple change in perspective can turn a painful obligation into a quiet form of honour.