Thoughts on Bill Shorten’s Speech and his Leadership?
While facing any loss isn’t pleasant, when you’re a courageous leader you have to remember that how you react is important, because everyone who follows you is looking to you for guidance during the tough times. An example of what not to do as a leader facing defeat is the speech Bill Shorten (former opposition […]
7 Ways to Coach Others
Coaching in the workplace happens every day; there are many coaching opportunities during the daily interaction between leaders and their team members, and being a great leader means identifying and taking advantage of these moments to help improve your employees’ performance and the culture of the company as a whole. I’ve put together a list […]
6 Tips for Starting 2019 with a Great Mindset
Are you ready to rock 2019? If your answer was anything other than a very enthusiastic ‘Yes!’, then you need to read on for our six tips for starting the new year with a great mindset. When you have your state of mind sorted, you’ll be preparing yourself for a fantastic new year in leadership! […]
You Need to Read This
“Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage.” ― Brene Brown, Have you ever felt overwhelmed or you have lost that belief in yourself? Unsure if the path you are taking is the right one? Lacking confidence ? Not happy in your career or business? I have been feeling like this recently myself. I can’t believe […]
Top 5 reasons why you need an executive coach
You’ve built your business or career up through sheer hard work, focus, and grit. But is that enough to keep your business or career on track for growing success? Are you a reactive manager, making just-in-time decisions? Not sure if your business strategy is right? Or don’t even have a business or career strategy. Then find […]
brave Summit
brave Summit Saturday 23rd February 2019 9.30am-1pm We need more Women sitting at the Leadership Table and achieving Greatness. We want Bold, Authentic and Courageous Women Stuff the Imposter Syndrome. Stuff the Glass Ceiling. We want to help you with the juggle and overwhelm. We know – You are Exceptional! You are Brave! Let’s Help […]
Mark Bouris Show – Lessons Learnt
I am brave and courageous. I am and I need to be. I am a leader and entrepreneur. Yesterday I really put myself out there. I arrived at the Mark Bouris Show in Sydney to pitch some ideas around my company LeadershipHQ, building a tribe and Leadership Magazine idea (help Jackie Frank!). Let’s just say I […]
Focus.
I remember going for an interview for a Senior Human Resources role here in Brisbane with a major government department. I was really excited as well as being rather nervous. I thought the interview went great. The CEO was really innovative and dynamic and we got along brilliantly. Then the search consultant called me to […]
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 […]
Succeeding as the Underdog
One concern that holds most new or small business owners back is the worry that they won’t be able to hold their ground against the competition in the market. This is a valid concern, as we know that the majority of businesses fail within the first two to five years. Just because you are the […]