With the long weekend coming up, there’s usually a bit more time to step back from work. And for a lot of leaders, a similar question comes up: we’ve invested in training — so why hasn’t much changed? It’s not a criticism of the training itself. Most sessions are well run, people are engaged, and [...]
What if the key to unlocking your full potential isn’t found in doing more… but in thinking differently? Over the years, I’ve worked with leaders, teams, and organisations across Australia, and I’ve noticed something powerful. The biggest breakthroughs don’t come from new strategies alone—they come from a shift in mindset. And one of the [...]
A deeper follow-up on our CRITICAL Workplace Conversations work with The Junction Works In the previous post, I explored what happens when a workplace looks polite on the surface, but important issues remain unspoken underneath. That is a reality many teams know well. People want to preserve rapport, stay professional, or avoid unnecessary tension, [...]
In many workplaces, the biggest issues are not always the loudest ones. They are often found in the tension nobody names. In the uncomfortable silence after a comment in a meeting. In the polite smile that covers frustration. In the team member who keeps saying, “No worries,” while quietly carrying more than they should. [...]
The enemy of achieving your goals is “how.” I see it all the time — and I do it myself too. The moment we set a bold goal, our brain immediately goes: “Okay… but how on earth are we going to do that?” And if the pathway isn’t clear, we tend to: Shrink the [...]
On Sunday, we ran The Ultimate Year Workshop 2026 at The Juniors Maroubra (Palm Room). It was an afternoon set aside to slow down, step back, and get clear on what this year is really about. If you’d like to see a short recap of the afternoon, you can watch it below. [...]
When our son Malachi asked Nicole how he could get better at art, her advice was simple: devote one focused hour a day to drawing and creating. Since then, our living room has looked a little like a studio—art supplies at the ready—and we’ve watched him grow through steady, intentional practice. Recently, we visited [...]
