
Pete’s Thoughts
It’s the kind of thing you’d think was a joke on social media—until it lands on your desk. A resignation written on toilet paper.
The message? “I’ve chosen this type of paper as a symbol of how this company has treated me.”
Painful. Poignant. Preventable.
In my work as an executive coach to lawyers, executives, and business owners, I’ve learned this: People don’t leave jobs. They leave their cultures.
And too often, they leave without saying a word—until the damage is done.
Here’s how to avoid losing your best employees:
National Small Business Week: The Quiet Power of Executive Coaching
Small businesses are the heartbeat of the economy—but they’re also under pressure like never before.
This National Small Business Week, I want to shine a light on the challenges small business owners face—and how coaching can offer real, practical support.
National Law Day: From London Outdoor Clerk to New York Executive Coach
That grainy photo from the early 1990s? That was me—trying to look important. I was a young lawyer, learning quickly, working hard, and proud to be part of something that mattered.
My journey began at One King’s Bench Walk, Inner Temple, London, in 1987 as an Outdoor Clerk. I spent those early days observing, running documents between courts, and soaking up every bit of experience I could.
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month—Let’s Make It Mean Something
Mental health awareness isn’t a seasonal trend. It’s a leadership priority.
As a coach to lawyers, executives, and business owners, I see it constantly: driven professionals who are exhausted, anxious, and emotionally depleted—but afraid to talk about it.
The culture of high achievement often rewards stress and burnout. But the truth is, you can’t lead well if your mind isn’t well.