27/02/2026
I believe that nature reflects us back to ourselves with a kind of honesty that doesn’t judge - it simply reveals. And when women return from that kind of reflection and sit together, even as near‑strangers, something strong begins to grow between them.
Out on the grounds of Murrays Hall, early Spring was beginning to show itself. Birds sang, light stretched across the fields, and tucked away in one corner was a small sign: 'Rewilding Area'.
It felt like it was describing us.
A circle of women who had only just met, yet the bond that formed between them was unmistakable, the kind of connection that makes real leadership work possible.
What struck me was how similar the themes were, even though the stories were different.
• The strength they downplay because it feels “too much.”
• The creativity they’ve sidelined because life got busy.
• The influence they carry without recognising it.
• The tenderness they’ve been taught to hide.
• The ambition they’ve been afraid to name.
When women pause long enough to listen, the truth is rarely harsh. It’s usually a reminder of who they’ve always been.
This is why reflective practice matters in leadership and entrepreneurship. Not as an add‑on, but as a foundation.
Out in the grounds of Murrays Hall, with Spring just beginning to show itself, these women saw themselves more clearly - and that clarity shaped the rest of the Masterclass.
Leadership begins with the courage to see yourself fully. The rest grows from there.