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, [...]
On Friday I had the privilege of working with the Bozmik team, and I wanted to share a quick window into what that looks like from my side of the room. From my first chat with Directors Michael and Julie Baird, I could feel the momentum. The night before, their Supervisors, Leaders and team [...]
A little while ago, my friend (and former Business Coach) Tim Brownson shared a post that really stuck with me. His message was simple: 👉 “Just call them.” He was talking about following up with prospects, but honestly, this applies to so many workplace situations. In training sessions, I can’t tell you how many [...]
I’ve led hundreds of workplace trainings and team-building days, and here’s the headline from the front line: bonding together as a team is the big benefit. When people learn, practise and reflect together, something changes. The energy shifts. The language shifts. Decisions get cleaner. And momentum builds because everyone was part of the same [...]
There’s something special about watching people step up to the mic and find their voice.This week, I had the privilege of spending time with the energetic team at The Alternative Dairy Co. (part of Sanitarium) to help them do just that—grow their confidence as event emcees. From Competition Floor to Training Room Before we [...]
Every leader knows communication is important, but few stop to consider the full impact it has on a team’s culture, cohesion, and performance. Communication is more than words exchanged—it’s the bridge between trust, the reality of tension, and the possibility of transformation. Trust is the starting point. Without it, people hesitate to share ideas, [...]
I grew up in Laird, Saskatchewan, where my parents had rows and rows of raspberry canes. Every year, Mum handed us the secateurs and told us to prune hard. I remember one day I’d worked through what felt like a mile of raspberry canes and proudly told Mum I’d finished. She walked the row, [...]
This year, I set myself one simple but challenging commitment: “Just Go.” So when I heard about the Australian Poetry Slam last week, I didn’t overthink it. I signed up. I’ve always loved writing poetry and declarations, and with a few pieces already written, it felt like the right time to give it a [...]
