The last two days in Canberra have been a whirlwind of reflection, celebration, and meaningful connection. Wrapping up the final sessions of Leadershift programs with both the Executive Team and the Leadership Accelerator groups has been a privilege, culminating in graduation dinners that celebrated...

We just got back from a weekend in the stunning Sunshine Coast hinterland, and it feels like we’ve been away for a week. That sense of escape, rest, and recharge was exactly what we needed.

We’d booked the weekend two months in advance—something research suggests is a clever way to maximise happine...

Leadership often feels isolating, but being “the only one in the room” adds a unique layer of complexity. This reflection comes from my time in senior leadership roles in industrial businesses—spaces where representation wasn’t always balanced and where being the only one shaped every dynamic.

Wh...

Cultures are shaped by what you pay attention to.

Like any currency, Attention is valuable because it is finite and scarce.

What are you paying attention to?

As a leader, you know what metrics your CEO and Board care about by what they focus on in meetings.  ...by what they pay attention to. 

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Have you ever paused to ask yourself:

• What’s stopping me from playing to my strengths?
• Do I even know what my strengths are?
• If I do, why am I not using them every day?

Sometimes, the barrier is not knowing our strengths. Other times, we know them but let circumstances—or even other people—h...

You Don’t Need a Goal to Get Off Track

You don’t need to set a goal to get unfit or let unhelpful habits creep in—it happens quietly, almost without noticing.

Reflecting on the week (we made it!), I’ve realised a couple of those habits have made their way back into my routine. It’s a reminder of a...

For those of us who lean toward the quieter, more reflective side of things, navigating a world that often seems built for the louder, more extroverted can feel like an uphill battle.

I have a particular appreciation for working with leaders who embrace quiet strength. These are the individuals who...

There’s something magnetic about someone who knows their worth. It’s not about saying it out loud—it’s the way they carry themselves, the quiet confidence they project in every interaction.

When you truly understand your value and the unique contribution you bring, it changes how you show up. You n...

Growth Is a Choice: Success, Failure, and Everything In Between

We succeed, we grow. We fail, we grow.

When we don’t know, we grow—if we let ourselves.

Too often, success and failure pass us by without leading to growth. We get caught up in the outcome—celebrating the win or dwelling on the loss—...