The leader leaned back in their chair, clearly frustrated.
The hidden cost of “playing it safe”
How an Unexpected Bathroom Sign and Animal Poop Challenged my Perspective
I visited the Ubud Monkey Forest during a trip to Bali for the Global Speakers Summit 2024. Home to over 700 long-tailed macaques, the forest spans about 12.5 hectares and…
How to decide what is unworkable in a perfect storm?
I experienced a perfect storm when finalising the editing of my first book, Centred: How to Lead with Confidence in times of Complex Change. It was a whirlwind that led…
Why centred leadership will enable you to be authentic in complex change
I didn’t know who I wanted to be as a little girl. I loved dressing up in the clothes I would find in both my parents’ wardrobes. Some days I…
The three types of wisdom you need to confidently lead complex change
Over the last year, I’ve been working on my first book in spits and spurts. In the last couple of months, I’ve pushed myself to get it finished. It was…
How to use stories to ignite positive change in complex situations
Recently, I was engaged as a facilitator for a summit on sustainability in the health system. The experience made me reflect on my work over the years and the many…
How Unknowingly Enabling Bad Behaviour Can Hurt You as a Leader
I’ve found that many clients I coach and mentor hold themselves to higher standards than others. This often leads them to take responsibility for others’ actions and question whether they…
How not to let Zac and Zoe Ruin Your Team’s Performance and Well-Being
Recently, I’ve been having conversations with leaders who are in the countdown to a State Government election. The election date has been known for some time, so I’m told it’s…
Why a SMILE can give you greater confidence when practising intuitive decision-making
Steve Jobs was famous for following his gut. Those gut calls contributed to many Apple success stories. But when he was diagnosed with a rare neuroendocrine tumour cancer, Jobs’ trust…
How your questions give your team a deeper insight into your leadership
If eyes are the windows to the soul, your questions are a window to your values. The way you ask questions reveals what you care about, what you expect, and…