Getting clear on what matters most to you in your career and the work you do is a vital component of any successful CareerShift. This clarity provides the foundation for every decision you make and guides where you focus your efforts. Without it, you risk moving in directions that don’t align with y...

I’m in the business of cultures that work.

A culture that works isn’t about free lunches or flashy perks—it’s about creating an environment where people thrive, teams perform, and organisations adapt to whatever comes next. It’s the kind of culture people want to stick around for because it works f...

We know culture matters. PwC’s 2021 Global Culture Survey revealed that:

• 67% of respondents believe culture is more critical to success than strategy or operating model.

• 81% see culture as a competitive advantage.

We also know that culture can be changed. The same survey found:

• 80%...

You’re not alone. For the second year in a row, 9.5% of Australians have changed roles in the past 12 months—job mobility is at its highest level since 2012.

For over 20 years, I’ve guided hundreds of leaders and executives through their careers and key transitions. My focus is on helping you align...

Are you spending this weekend wondering if you should stay or go?

• Try to get somewhere that offers perspective—spend time in nature or find a view where you can see the bigger picture.
• Make a list of pros, cons, and considerations about making a move.
• Avoid a binary bind. Generate at least 10 o...

Over the past 25 years of working in, on, and around culture and leadership, one truth has stood out: while nearly all leaders believe culture is important, far too few feel confident or equipped to change it.

Many leaders see culture change as a big, organisation-wide initiative—something separate...

In my book, Shift: Everyday Actions Leaders Can Take to Shift Culture, I introduce the GRASS model—a practical, no-nonsense approach to shaping culture.

GRASS was born out of frustration with culture models that felt either too stuffy or too fluffy for leaders who just wanted clear direction on wha...

Is your day packed with meetings that feel more like a habit than a necessity? You’re not alone.

People form habits, but so do teams and organisations. Meetings that once served a purpose often linger long past their use-by date, taking up precious time and capacity.

This week, try a calendar revi...

Are you forgetting an essential part of your day job?

Are you leading your culture?

Culture isn’t something extra to tick off once a year when the engagement survey rolls around. It’s not a side task or someone else’s job. Culture is the cumulative effect of your leadership—every decision, interac...