Thoughts from the beach - Ageing, learning and seniorlytics! Last weekend, I spent a day at the beach with family and friends aged 6 to 70. The younger ones threw themselves into the sea and into sandcastle building—fearless, curious, and quick to learn from mistakes. The older adults contributed stories and thoughtful advice, grounding our fun in lived experience. Children are called “sponges” for good reason: their brains form up to a million new connections every second (H

POV Throughout my career in industry, executive search and talent acquisition, I've had the opportunity to work with leaders across a wide range of organisations, industries and growth stages. While leadership styles vary significantly, the most effective leaders I've encountered tend to have one thing in common: they genuinely put people first. As Simon Sinek famously said "Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge." In an era d

How innovation, investment and talent are advancing Alzheimer's disease and other neurological disorders Intricate digital rendering of a brain, with a network-like structure against a dark background, highlighting the complexity of neural connections. My interest in neuroscience and neurodegenerative diseases stems from both professional and personal experience. My first step into executive search was through a Talent Acquisition role at a pharmaceutical neuroscience researc

The EU Pay Transparency Directive (EU) 2023/970 has introduced significant changes aimed at promoting fairness and equality in pay across industries. For the Life Sciences sector, where talent competition is fierce and diversity is increasingly valued, this directive brings both challenges and opportunities. This post explores how the directive affects HR and Talent Managers in Life Sciences companies, focusing on gender neutral pay practices, transparency, and salary ranges.