What happens when a team can see their conversations? Last week in Melbourne, I led a communication breakthrough session where that exact thing occurred. We didn’t start with slides or a lecture. We began with a sheet of paper, two sets of Life Languages™ profiles, and a few fine-tipped pens. And then—quietly at first—the [...]
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, [...]
As the end of the financial year approaches in Australia, most organisations are taking a close look at numbers—budgets, forecasts, carryover, and compliance. But EOFY doesn’t just offer a moment to reconcile spend. It’s also a natural pause point to reflect on people, culture, and capability. We often reassess systems and finances this time [...]
Picture this workplace scenario: Marcus walks into Sarah's office with a clear agenda. He's got three critical decisions that need to be made before the 2 PM deadline. His approach is direct: "Sarah, I need your input on the budget allocation, vendor selection, and timeline approval. Can we get through [...]
There’s something energising about working with teams who are ready to engage, learn, and lead with greater purpose. Over the past few months, we had the privilege of delivering multiple Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Trainings with leaders, managers, and team members across various NSW Government teams—and the energy in those rooms was unforgettable. Across these [...]
At Breakthrough Corporate Training, we’re fortunate to work with organisations that care deeply about people—and our recent collaboration with the NSW Government was no exception. Over the past few months, we had the privilege of delivering multiple cohorts of our Emotionally Intelligent Leadership training to a passionate and committed group of leaders across their [...]
The Transformative Power of Storytelling in Leadership A team was stuck. Every meeting felt like trying to roll a piano uphill—lots of noise, no movement. The leader had already tried the usual stuff: strategy decks, logic-based arguments, even an inspirational quote or two borrowed from LinkedIn. Still, it was like talking into a void. [...]
Sometimes the training room is a boardroom. Sometimes it’s a conference space. And sometimes, it’s a virtual meeting with senior leaders dialing in from across the globe. This week, we’re facilitating one of our leadership workshops online. Our participants are based in different regions, but they’re coming together with one goal: to lead more [...]
