Some of the most meaningful “full-circle” moments in life happen when you invest in someone else… and then one day, you watch them start doing for others what you once did for them. That’s true in sport, and it’s true in leadership. When Leaders intentionally develop, train, mentor, and coach their people, something powerful [...]
As we head into the final stretch of the year, I've been leading Time Management and Productivity sessions with teams across different organizations. The same question keeps surfacing: "What can I actually manage, and how do I use my time more effectively?" Here's what I've noticed: Most people aren't struggling with time management—they're struggling [...]
Emerging managers don’t always need a big room to grow – sometimes the most powerful development happens in a small, focused setting. Recently I had the privilege of running our 2-day EMERGING Manager and Leader Course© with Martin and Shaun from Hyundai Mobis. We spent a full day together diving into management skills, interpersonal [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
What are the biggest barriers to building rapport in your workplace? 🤔 Creating rapport isn't just about being friendly; it's about establishing genuine trust, authentic connections, and meaningful communication. Yet, many teams struggle with this essential aspect of workplace dynamics. In the video below, I asked this very question to a group of leaders [...]
Gathered around the TV here in Australia, my wife, our three boys, and I were on the edge of our seats as Team Canada faced off against Team USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off final. The intensity was palpable, and when Connor McDavid netted that overtime goal in the slot off a brilliant pass [...]
