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 [...]
At Breakthrough Corporate Training, we often talk about how clarity is a catalyst—whether it’s a team aligning around a common vision or a leader recognising their next step. But clarity doesn’t just belong in strategy documents and whiteboards. It starts with something more personal: the way we end our day. What if you finished [...]
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, [...]
At Breakthrough Corporate Training, one of the most rewarding parts of what we do is hearing from participants months after a workshop—especially when they share how their goals are coming to life. That’s exactly what happened when Kyra Blake, a recruiter in the JavaScript and Python space, shared a post marking the start of [...]
I didn’t expect to write a leadership post today. But when I heard about the passing of Hulk Hogan, it stopped me. Like a lot of kids who grew up in the ’80s and ’90s, I spent Saturday mornings glued to the TV, watching this larger-than-life figure take over the wrestling ring. It was [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
