As we approach the end of the year, a lot of leaders are asking me two versions of the same question: “How do we finish the year well—and hit 2026 with real momentum?” “How do we start the year well—and set the tone for a brilliant 2026?” My answer starts with people. Bring your [...]
As we approach the end of October, many leaders are thinking about how to wrap up the year well—or how to start the new one strong. And there’s no better way to do both than through a meaningful, energising team-building event. At Breakthrough Corporate Training, we’ve had the privilege of designing and facilitating hundreds [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
This week, I reached a milestone I’m both humbled by and grateful for: 10,000 followers on LinkedIn. For me, this number isn’t just about reach. It’s about the people—leaders, managers, and professionals—who’ve connected with my work, engaged with my posts, and been part of conversations about leadership, resilience, communication, and culture. Every comment, like, [...]
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 [...]
