Top 5 reasons why you need a business coach
You’ve built your business up through sheer hard work, focus and money. But is that enough to keep your business on track for growing success? Are you a reactive business manager, making just-in-time decisions? Not sure if your business strategy is right? Or don’t even have a business strategy? You are not alone. Many people […]
5 Keys to Building Great Connections
The lifeblood of any successful career and business is in building great connections. Whether building new connections with potential clients or strengthening relationships with your existing network, making sure they are meaningful is essential to growing your business. For extroverts, this is often second nature. But for many people, it can be quite challenging. By […]
What would you do differently?
When I reflect on my childhood and what I wanted to be when I grew up – it was a “Teacher”. I had this passion for helping others grow and learn. When I actually told my teachers at school; that I wanted to be like them; they said Don’t do it! When you are little, […]
The Science of Presence
The ‘X factor’, charisma, presence. Whatever you call it, you know it when you see it and feel it. When you are in business, the ability to really connect and be present is a priceless skill. It satisfies a basic human need to be ‘seen’ and feel validated. It can’t be forced, in fact the […]
The science of morality and why trust is all in your head
Paul J. Zak, author of The Moral Molecule and neuroeconomist at Claremont Graduate University, discovered that we all possess a trust molecule – a molecule that is affects our morals and judgements. It is called Oxytocin and it is a hormone which helps us bond with people, and a neurotransmitter which carries signals within the […]
The Passion for Innovation inside the Unlikely Entrepreneur
I have had the most amazing week! I had the pleasure of speaking at the LeadX where we had 8 remarkable women speaking on innovation, productivity and performance in a TED style event at QUT Business School. What a fantastic event with over 160 attendees who were inspired and empowered to be the best they can be! […]
The Leaders as Advocate
“The best leaders not only develop us; they advocate our future.” – Michael Dooley As a leader in your company, you wear many hats. You are probably well aware of many of the traditional duties that are required when you manage people such as delegating and overseeing tasks, training, evaluation and feedback. One management role […]
The carrot or the stick?
For decades organisations have focused on the power of reward and punishment as a way to get their people moving in the right direction. You’ve probably seen it in action. The rewards: “If you meet the deadline I’ll let shout you lunch,” “Get this done by 2 o’clock and you can knock off early” or “If you do […]
The Best Leaders Put Others First
Within some corporate structures, the leader is at the top of the pyramid, on higher rung than others, without peer. The financial bottom line can make these structures appear successful and model-worthy at first, but their profit is gained at the expense of the well being of everyone else who makes up the organisation. Typically, […]
The 250 Most Influential Women Leaders
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