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I’m writing to you today from Sydney where we have just facilitated a face to face industry leadership program. It’s the first for the program and we included daily wellbeing sessions for 30 mins each day. So, I thought what a great topic to write about. Winter is...
I’m inspired to write today about the importance of backing yourself. I have just spent a few days facilitating the Beef Australia Graeme Acton Beef Connections Program first face to face of a year long experience in Brisbane. The program runs every three years. I was...
Yesterday, deep in the middle of a coaching call, I asked “What do you really want to focus on in your leadership sessions? What would make a difference to your leadership this year as we work together? What is it about leadership that fascinates you?” The answer was....
I recently saw Martina Navratilova was at the Australian Open, that great event in the heart of Melbourne. It got me thinking about two things. Tennis and Skateboarding! Yes the two were my life for the best part of 8 years. During this time, I played with a beautiful...
So many of you will know I often say “Who you are in how you lead!” It’s a mantra I share a lot and for good reason because it’s 100% true. Another way of saying it is that “leadership comes from the inside out.” I’m prompted to share this with you today because it’s...
Leadership isn’t a title it’s a practice. Whether you're leading a team of two, two hundred or two thousand, effective leadership is about more than hitting sales or service targets or being in charge. It’s about influencing change and creating impact. If you’re ready...
We live, lead and love in a fast-paced world. Nothing stands still! So, what skills will leaders need to lead effectively as we head towards 2030 and beyond? Leaders mustn’t be complacent. You must be agile and adaptive and must constantly reshape your leadership...
Own Your Own Space! These four words were shared by a participant in a recent group session for emerging leaders. You could have heard a pin drop. The discussion was around leading projects of impact and the importance of ensuring that you maintain the ownership of...
So much happens in a leadership program and especially when a leadership group meets up face to face. I get this and it’s important to gain the most you can when together. However, group dynamics are different to individual activity. I reckon there’s a lot that you...