“I grew up in the jungles of Papua and spent part of my childhood far from home, at boarding school. By the age of 10, I had lived on three continents. Sensitivity, creativity and self-reliance were absolute necessities, as was the ability to listen, explore and communicate across all kinds of barriers. The cycle of gaining, losing and regaining trust became part of the journey: ‘Believe, disbelieve, rebelieve’. I see this in teams and their leaders too. Embracing the vulnerability and delays that are inextricably linked to transitions creates breathing space. And breathing space gives the energy to move forward, to connect, and to achieve better results with greater satisfaction.”