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Reflections, ideas, and practical lessons for changemakers, organisers, and leaders working toward meaningful impact.

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For the advanced founder: What happens to your beautiful structure when the fire starts?

18 September 2026

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The Skill Will Matrix: guide, delegate, direct, excite

How to delegate when the mission feels too important to let go

12 September 2026

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The Skill Will Matrix: guide, delegate, direct, excite
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Seven things nobody told me before I became chair of a movement with 13,000 members

8 September 2026

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How do you involve people in decision-making so they feel heard and help shape the direction of your movement?

What makes a social movement sustainable beyond its first momentum.

26 July 2026

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Volunteers don’t send resignation letters

13 July 2026

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You’re busy. But is it working?

2 July 2026

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Beyond the first wave: what it actually takes to sustain a movement

Many social movements begin with energy, urgency, and strong motivation. But sustaining that momentum over time is often the real challenge. Why do some movements grow and evolve, while others slowly lose energy? Building a movement that lasts requires more than passion. It requires structure, shared leadership, and a shared understanding of purpose.

26 May 2026

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Scared of being the boss? That’s exactly why your hubs keep stalling.

26 April 2026

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The quiet tension between board and director

26 April 2026

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