You’re not imagining it — and now you can see it

You’re not imagining it   — and now you can see itby: Lisa ColettaPublished on: 15/04/2026

Yesterday, I released my book, Behavioural Governance - the Human Dynamics Behind Boardroom Decision-Making. It captures the patterns I’ve been seeing for years — across Boardrooms, leadership teams, and governance environments. But what has become even clearer in recent weeks… is this: People aren’t struggling with governance knowledge. They’re struggling with what’s happening in the room.

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You’re not imagining it   — and now you can see it

When Governance Looks Right… But Doesn’t Deliver

When Governance Looks Right…   But Doesn’t Deliverby: Lisa ColettaPublished on: 01/04/2026

I’ve been observing something across organisations, and it doesn’t quite add up. There is significant investment in governance. Time. People. Structure. Process. Governance is meant to do something very real.

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When Governance Looks Right…   But Doesn’t Deliver

The Weight That Was Never Yours to Carry

The Weight That Was Never Yours to Carryby: Lisa ColettaPublished on: 18/03/2026

There’s a particular kind of weight that doesn’t show up in governance frameworks. You won’t find it in Board Charters. It doesn’t sit inside Delegations of Authority. It’s never formally assigned. And yet… it gets carried.

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The Weight That Was Never Yours to Carry

Are you Navigating Power Without Authority?

Are you Navigating Power Without Authority?by: Lisa ColettaPublished on: 04/03/2026

One of the least examined tensions in governance is this: many Governance Stewards are required to navigate power without possessing formal authority. By Governance Stewards, I mean the Company Secretaries, Chief Risk Officers, Compliance Managers and governance professionals responsible for operationalising Board intent across the business.

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Are you Navigating Power Without Authority?