Marshall Goldsmith's seminal work "What Got You Here Won't Get You There" offers valuable insights for professionals navigating career transitions in today's evolving workplace. As we move through 2025, with hybrid working established and AI reshaping professional dynamics, Goldsmith's principles maintain their relevance, while requiring modern contextualisation.

In Thinking, Fast and Slow, Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman delves into the fascinating mechanics of our thinking processes. Dividing our minds into two systems—System 1, which is fast, intuitive, and emotional, and System 2, which is slower, deliberate, and analytical—Kahneman reveals the tug-of-war between these two modes of thought.

This is one of my favourite reads, ever. It was recommended to me almost 20 years ago by another coach Adrian Green, and I’ve found myself coming back to it time and again. It’s a brilliant metaphor for how organisations crave change and diversity but fail to create a culture of acceptance and integration to achieve any notable progress.

Nancy Kline’s A Time to Think is one of my favourite reads from this year’s haul.  It is one of those books that can completely shift your approach to leadership, no matter if you're just starting out or if you’re an experienced leader. At its heart, it’s about creating a space where people can truly think for themselves to unlock brilliance.

If you've ever wondered why some people rocket to the top of their careers while others, equally talented, seem stuck, Harvey Coleman's Empowering Yourself provides valuable insights. Written in the 1990s, it offers a candid, no-frills look at what it really takes to succeed in the corporate world—and it's not just about being good at your job.