What are the biggest barriers to building rapport in your workplace? 🤔 Creating rapport isn't just about being friendly; it's about establishing genuine trust, authentic connections, and meaningful communication. Yet, many teams struggle with this essential aspect of workplace dynamics. In the video below, I asked this very question to a group of leaders [...]
Gathered around the TV here in Australia, my wife, our three boys, and I were on the edge of our seats as Team Canada faced off against Team USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off final. The intensity was palpable, and when Connor McDavid netted that overtime goal in the slot off a brilliant pass [...]
Growth is exciting—but it also comes with challenges, especially when your team is scattered across different locations. As companies expand, maintaining strong communication, team alignment, and leadership development becomes even more crucial. At Breakthrough Corporate Training, we’ve worked with growing businesses that have teams spread across multiple cities and even countries. One common concern [...]
Leaders spend countless hours refining strategies, setting goals, and optimizing processes—but what if the biggest factor in your team's success isn’t in the numbers? Teams that feel emotionally connected to their work outperform those that are just following a process. The truth is, performance isn’t just about productivity, KPIs, or efficiency—it’s about [...]
We’ve all heard about the importance of inclusion and diversity. It’s a major focus for many companies, often tied to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals. But here’s the thing—not enough people talk about how it’s not just about doing the right thing; it’s also good for business. When organisations invest in diverse leadership—particularly [...]
What an amazing day at the Ultimate Year Workshop on Sunday! 🎉 So many incredible people showed up, leaned in, and walked away with powerful breakthroughs in their life vision and goals. We had meaningful moments of reflection, intentional goal setting, and cast bold visions for the year ahead. One of my favourite parts? [...]
This past Friday, I had the privilege of leading The Drive Group through an incredible Goal & Vision Workshop as part of their kickoff to 2025. What a session it was! The energy in the room, the creativity on display, and the raw self-reflection from every team member made this a truly inspiring day [...]
This month I am running cohorts through our Proficient Speaker and Emcee Course, and early on I always ask the participants: What their main intention is for this training? The responses are usually about: ✅ Building confidence for presentations ✅ Speaking more naturally ✅ Telling stories effectively And guess what? The #1 response I [...]
Recently, I had the privilege of leading the talented team at EndFire Engineering in a session dedicated to one of the most pressing challenges in today’s workplace: preventing burnout. In a high-pressure, demanding field, building resilience and fostering well-being aren’t just nice-to-haves—they’re essential for long-term success. What made this session truly impactful was the [...]
Over the past ten years, we’ve gathered data from hundreds of coaching clients seeking guidance and transformation. One of the clearest trends? Nearly half (48%) of individuals come to coaching seeking career clarity—a need that speaks volumes about how much our work lives impact every other area of life. At Breakthrough Corporate Training, we [...]
