Paul’s Thoughts
Reflections on both Leadership and Location, Place & Geography
Whether navigating the world around us or the challenges within us, I’ve come to believe that knowing where we are is fundamental to understanding where we might go.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working across two worlds that, on the surface, might appear quite different, but which, in my experience, have far more in common than we might think. Beginning my professional journey as a surveyor, followed by more than 30 years in the geospatial industry, and having spent much of that time in business leadership roles, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the importance of understanding not just where we are, but where we want to go and how we might get there. More recently, my work as an executive coach has given me an opportunity to explore these questions from a different perspective, focusing less on the geography of place and more on the geography of people, leadership and personal growth.
Throughout this journey, I’ve written extensively about both subjects, sharing my experiences, observations, occasional frustrations and strongly held beliefs about what really matters. While one collection of articles explores the value of location, place and geography in helping us better understand and navigate the world around us, the other explores the challenges, responsibilities and opportunities associated with leading ourselves and others.
Both reflect my belief that better decisions begin with greater understanding, that context matters, and that knowing where you are is often the first step towards discovering where you want to be. I’ve brought these articles together here as two collections of personal reflections, shaped by a lifetime of professional experience, learning and, perhaps most importantly, curiosity.
