I can remember the exact moment when I was introduced to the idea of leadership manifestos. I was with Dr Brene Brown in Sydney around 10 years ago. It was before she become a global conversationalist sharing research about leadership, courage and shame resilience. To...
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How to Speak Without Notes – Is this Even Possible?
I’m going to ask you some questions right from the get go here. How do you feel when someone reads their presentation word for word? Do you feel connected to the speaker? Do you feel a part of the presentation? Does it turn you on and do you want to hear more? So, if...
How to Get the Most Out of Attending a BIG Industry Event
Maybe it’s a field day, an Expo, a forum; perhaps a Roundtable or an international industry event like BeefWeek that has hundreds of seminars, forums, launches, dinners, luncheons, exhibitions, competitions and exhibitors. Whichever it is, it’s a BIG deal and you have...
8 Ways to Engage Your Audience with Confidence and Creativity
Have you ever been transported to another place or time? Or sat on the edge of your seat when listening to a person speak? Have you ever felt emotional when listening to a keynote address or felt compelled to share information you have heard with others after a...
Leadership Field Visits – How to Achieve the Best For You
We often build field visits into our leadership programs. We research, identify and line up a field visit that we think aligns best to the needs of participants. This can be in the same industry or in a totally unrelated industry. These field visits provide access to...
How to Thrive When Adversity Hits
If you haven’t already, then I can guarantee you that at some time in your life you will face adversity. Not all change we experience we choose for ourselves and it’s at these times that it pays to be as prepared as you can be. And I mean to be both physically and...
Become a Stand-Out Leader Today
Have you ever thought about what makes a stand out leader? And if you have, how you stack up? In my work as a leadership specialist, I see people put up their hands to lead without really knowing what it takes to even be a leader. True. Doesn’t make any sense does it?...
Do you think First Impressions Count?
Yes, absolutely, first impressions count! As a leader, it is important that you are aware of the impression you give. And it's so important that this is the authentic you and is the impression you want others to have of you. It's also important that you own this from...
5 Ways to Nurture A Future Mindset
“Leaders at all levels need a fresh take on how to approach the future and how to lead into it to prepare themselves and their teams for a next normal where certainty is off the table and moving forward means working with the flow without blowing in the wind.” Maggie...