Nature's Lessons: How the Aegaeis Taught Me to Slow Down

Hey, can you do me one quick favour?

Two Circles of Lasting Behavior Change

I keep coming back to the question of how to balance quick wins with long-lasting and sustainable personal change. This essay combines two mental models to help answer this question.

The Desire To Change

I spoke to psychologists, coaches and leaders to dig deeper into what effecting change actually requires. Here is what it takes.

Habits & Goals: Why What You Do Is More Important Than What You Want

Oh, shit.... We had been building goal setting software while everyone else - including scientists - was praising the power of habits. A report about the struggles and insights we found while building JRNY.

I Am Not Who You Think I Am

If you have ever wondered why on Earth you seem to contribute negatively to your team’s dysfunction, this article is for you. How is it that you go in with the best of intentions yet end up like a wrecking ball within your team’s dynamic? It turns out psychology might have the answer.

Scale-up Operating Models: Uncovering The Secret Sauce Behind European Growth Companies

What is the key differentiation between European startups that survive and those that thrive to become global growth companies? In this article, we’ll break down the concept of startup operating models.

Breaking Through Your Productivity Barriers

Feeling overwhelmed? Here is a mental model to get a handle on your productivity - and the one mistake I see people make repeatedly.

How To Bring Honesty, Transparency and Respect To Your Founder Conflict

Most founders fail to invest time into their working relationships. This post provides tangible steps to lead a constructive, non-emotionally charged conversation.

Beyond Equity: The Full Range Of Startup Financing Instruments

Venture capital is not the only option. Let's explore some of the lesser-known options available to companies.

Does Venture Have A Mindset Problem?

Growth is a conversation. Start by asking: "What do you need to succeed

Reduce Startup Failure Risk by 65%: Preventing Founder Conflict

More than half of startups that fail do so because of co-founder conflict. How do those conflicts erupt and what can you do to prevent them?