What truly loving an animal can teach you about developing your team
Sometimes we need to make decisions that break our hearts. We found our gentle giant Ollie when a local pet rescue organisation advertised him as a $99 Christmas special. He…
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Why you need to embrace your strengths and manage your rough edges
I’m a big believer in working with your strengths. So, it was no surprise when I started working with a DNA performance coach to help me understand myself better after…
Why you need to play with change models, not rigidly follow them
Imagine that you are leading a major change initiative in your organisation. You have a clear vision of what you want to achieve, a detailed plan of action, and a…
How a trip to MONA reminded me of the importance of choosing how to show up
A recent trip to MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) in Tasmania had me reflecting on the value of how we choose to show up in the face of…
Why AQ Matters as Much as EQ and IQ
Many years ago, I worked with a woman who was very proud of her membership in Mensa, the exclusive society for people with high IQs. Although she had a reasonable…
Avoid the number one pitfall when using a coaching approach with your team
Many of my clients are already high performers. They are also committed to developing people and fostering a culture of learning and growth. They adopt a leader-as-coach approach, empowering and…
If competition is a mirror, what does it reveal about you?
I have always loved swimming. When I was a kid, I joined the local swimming club and competed in various events. I wasn’t the fastest swimmer, and I was happy…
How you could be displaying a fatal leadership flaw without realising it
Years ago, the organisation I worked for appointed a senior leader with a challenging and destructive personality. When he started an internal communication informed us of his illustrious career and…
How addiction to achievement can get in the way of consistent success
Driven. A word past colleagues would use to describe my approach to work. It may be why complex and challenging work assignments kept coming my way. Each success led to…
Unearthing the real reason you’re getting in your own way
Can you relate to how hard it is to break some habits? Are you frustrated at your inability to make a change even though you’re either deeply committed to it…