Are Leadership Programs a waste of time and money? You know we are going to say they are not. We know the difference they make and the ROI they have! However, they can be if not designed and delivered correctly. While leadership programs can benefit some individuals, there are valid arguments against their effectiveness in […]
How to reframe stress and make it your friend? Deadlines? Tough decisions? A team relying on you? Hell, a lot of pressure, right? Enough to make you crawl under your desk. But hold on!! That pressure, that stress? It can be your secret weapon!! The key is how you manage or reframe this stress. “Stop […]
One of the biggest mistakes every leader can make is failing to prioritise effective communication. Communication breakdowns can lead to misunderstandings, decreased morale, disengagement, and even team conflict. Here’s why communication is so critical and how leaders can avoid this common mistake: Lack of Clarity: Leaders often assume that their message is clear, but their […]
Which mindset are you? You may be a few. Share or comment below. Benefit Mindset The benefit mindset is a perspective and approach that focuses on creating a positive impact and contributing to the well-being of others and the world. It builds upon the traditional fixed and growth mindsets by adding a dimension emphasising the […]
Have you ever been Tall Poppied? Yep, I have! I was once told I got promoted because they didn’t have anyone else! WTF! I ended up rocking the role….FYI. So when Jack Nimble called me to ask if I could hit the streets of Sydney for LinkedInto talk about Tall Poppy Syndrome, I jumped at […]
This is a real and unfortunate issue. Our female leaders are not being heard or being spoken over. We run a number of leadership programs ranging from middle managers, emerging leaders and women in leadership – the challenges I hear within these groups are very different. The women in leadership share their frustrations around not […]
I am a leadership and neuroscience geek. One of our most valuable tools is our mindset, and you guessed it—our brain. Our brain is a muscle, and like any muscle, it needs exercise (stay tuned for my next newsletter on brain exercises!). When I started in this space 17 years ago, I went to construction […]
Imagine working for an organisation that – Has a LOVE for your Well-Being. A Team you LOVE working with? Leaders you LOVE working for? And finally, has a culture you LOVE? They put people over profit. Let’s start with Well-Being (FYI, a hot topic today). Leaders can significantly boost well-being and dopamine levels among their […]
It is April, and we are hearing—I am already done. Is it Christmas yet? I am overwhelmed. I can’t keep up. I am racing through life. I am so busy. There is too much change. The pace of life is challenging. Expectations of me are too high. I am juggling too many balls. Life is […]
The Real Impact of Celebrating at Work. “A group becomes a team when each member is sure enough of himself and his contribution to praise the skills of others.” ~Norman Shidle This saying perfectly captures what we’re talking about today: the importance of recognising success at work. In a time when we’re always rushing to […]
