
Team Dynamics and Collaboration – Moving Beyond Polite Cooperation
On the surface, many teams appear collaborative. Meetings run without drama, decisions get made, and everyone seems to get along. But scratch beneath the surface

Values and Behaviours – The Compass of Deliberate Teams
When a team doesn’t have shared values, it’s like setting out on a road trip without a GPS. You’ll make progress, but probably not in

The Risk of Ignoring What You Really Know About Yourself:
Authenticity in Leadership
Authenticity in leadership is often boiled down to “just be yourself.” But here’s the catch – being yourself only works if you actually know who

Ask First, Lead Better:
The Question Habit Separating Good from Great
Ever catch yourself in a meeting – or a one-on-one – dispensing answers like a popcorn machine on overdrive? It feels productive. But often, it’s

Beyond the Pipeline:
Why Women’s Leadership is Key to Easing Australia’s Cost-of-Living Crunch
Australian leadership teams have come a long way – but not nearly far enough. Women still hold just over one in five CEO roles, and

Feeling Flat? Change Your Scenery, Change Your Energy
Like many in the southern states of Australia, I’ve recently been hit by one of those relentless winter bugs. Despite rest, vitamins, and even taking

To Leaders Who Want More Energy:
Find Your Reason First
The other day, I was speaking with one of my clients – we’ll call him Josh. Normally sharp, engaged, and quick to laugh, Josh seemed

Why Your Women in Leadership Programs Aren’t Moving the Dial – And What Actually Works
If you’re leading talent, DEI, or capability development, you’ve likely invested in women in leadership programs. You’ve run the workshops, the rooms were full, the

Too Much Uncertainty? Stop Wasting Energy on What You Can’t Control
Leadership is a constant dance with ambiguity – shifting priorities, unclear decisions, market instability, complex change. It’s easy to feel like you’re carrying the weight