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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
We just wrapped up a leadership training in Sydney with a fantastic tech team, and one of the most thought-provoking discussions was around Delegating Ownership—a concept grounded in the Situational Leadership® model. It’s a reminder that leadership isn’t just about handing out tasks—it’s about knowing when and how to pass the baton so your [...]
Sometimes you’ve just got to dance—like everyone’s watching. And in my case, they were. Last week at the Red Bull Dance Your Style Australia event at The Hordern, the beats were pumping, the vibe was electric, and the energy was contagious. In the middle of intermission, surrounded by a crowd of over 1,000 people, [...]
