How self-confidence helps you avoid analysis paralysis and embrace the unknown
The room was packed full of women either committed to helping other women succeed or trying to succeed themselves when Dame Quentin Bryce took to the stage for her first…
How self-confidence helps you avoid analysis paralysis and embrace the unknown
Why feeding your intuitive gut means you can trust it more
Let me tell you a story about Clarivale, a metaphorical village encircled by tall mountains with a secluded pool known as Gwyneth’s Gut. For generations, the villagers drank from the…
How ignoring frustrations can lead to harmful leadership behaviours
Have you ever been so frustrated that you encourage the people around you to share in expressing your frustration? Here’s one from my shame file. You know that file where…
How developing your desire for risk allows you to thrive in the unknown
Today Apple’s iOS is one of the most dominant mobile operating systems. However, Apple’s decision to develop and launch the iPhone was a significant risk. At the time, the market…
How a desire for problem-solving allows you to make the most of what you have
The rescue of a soccer team from the Tham Luang Caves, otherwise known as the Thai Cave Rescue, caught people’s attention around the world. After football practice one afternoon in…
Why treating complex challenges like a treasure hunt makes them more fun and rewarding
Do you regularly feel anxious or worried when presented with a complex task or issue at work? Do you often feel overwhelmed by the complexity of a problem and lack…
Why curious cats rather than Aerosmith can help you fly by the seat of your pants
When more than four centuries of people grow up hearing the saying ‘curiosity killed the cat’ you can understand why so many people pull back from the unfamiliar. Sticking to…
How the extremes of good and evil can lead you down the wrong path
If you frequently find yourself skipping between the extremes of “I always”, “I never”, “it’s perfect”, “it’s impossible” or thinking about concepts as either purely good or bad you may…
Important lessons about happiness from outdated stories and serial entrepreneurs
Elbert Hubbard’s essay “A message to Garcia” published in 1899, was considered an important literary work about military leadership for over 100 years, and dropped from the Marine Corps Commandant’s reading…
How you can get in your own way when you worry about what other people think
To this day, I am embarrassed to admit it took me three goes to pass the test to get my driver’s license. I’m not embarrassed that I failed twice. I’m…