With the long weekend coming up, there’s usually a bit more time to step back from work. And for a lot of leaders, a similar question comes up: we’ve invested in training — so why hasn’t much changed? It’s not a criticism of the training itself. Most sessions are well run, people are engaged, and [...]
What if the key to unlocking your full potential isn’t found in doing more… but in thinking differently? Over the years, I’ve worked with leaders, teams, and organisations across Australia, and I’ve noticed something powerful. The biggest breakthroughs don’t come from new strategies alone—they come from a shift in mindset. And one of the [...]
A deeper follow-up on our CRITICAL Workplace Conversations work with The Junction Works In the previous post, I explored what happens when a workplace looks polite on the surface, but important issues remain unspoken underneath. That is a reality many teams know well. People want to preserve rapport, stay professional, or avoid unnecessary tension, [...]
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 [...]
You know morale is high in a workshop when a spontaneous challenge breaks out — in this case, an impromptu connector marker tower competition during the lunch break. It certainly helps when the room is filled with creative minds. This group from The Electric Canvas, the team behind some of Australia’s most breathtaking light [...]
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 [...]
