Forget Purpose: Let’s Make Our 8-Year-Old Selves Giddy and Our 80-Year-Old Selves Grin with Pride
Are you tired of social media feeds bombarded with preachy posts about “finding your purpose”? I bet you are. It’s time we changed the narrative. Instead of obsessing over a grandiose sense of purpose, why not focus on living a life brimming with love, leading with vibrant joy, and crafting a legacy that your 8-year-old […]
What’s IN and OUT for Leadership in 2025


Are you ready to shake things up in leadership? The world is done with outdated, ego-driven, hustle-till-you-drop leadership styles. The days of faking it, exhausting yourself for approval, and pretending to care about people while chasing profits are officially over. 2025 is calling for a new kind of leader—one who is bold, kind, courageous, and […]
Episode 13: Lead with Love: Embracing Kindness, Courage, and Inclusion in Leadership


In this episode of Leadership with Sonia, Sonia McDonald dives deep into the essence of true leadership. She discusses the importance of focusing on kindness, courage, and inclusivity in today’s challenging global environment. Sonia shares personal insights, inspiring stories, and experiences from her journey with Leadership HQ, emphasizing how leadership is about serving others and […]
Episode 12: Empowering Through Collaboration: Leadership Lessons from Alison Covington of Good360 Australia


In this episode of the Leadership with Sonia podcast, we chat with Alison Covington, the founder of Good360, about the impact of compassionate leadership and resilience in the nonprofit world. Alison shares insights into how Good360 connects surplus goods with communities in need, addressing issues like digital exclusion and hygiene poverty. Discover how Alison’s leadership […]
What Courage Looks Like in 2024: Leadership’s New Frontier


Where is Your Focus?


In the past year I have really given myself some space and time to think about what I want for myself. Who do I want to be? What do I want to stand for? Why do I want to lead? What do I want my legacy to be? I know today at 52 (yeah I […]
Stop Being a Pushover


The voice that often proves hardest to raise is your own. Standing up for yourself in a professional context where you might worry about job security is easier said than done. It’s not just about making noise – it’s about echoing with confidence, clarity, and assertiveness. Stop Being a Pushover Read on for six effective […]
Our Matildas show leadership on the pitch


It has been nothing short of remarkable to see the Matildas, our national women’s soccer team, participate in the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Their historic efforts kept them in the competition all the way to the semi-finals, the best result for any Australian soccer team ever. The nation was there with the team when they […]
How to Engage and Motivate Your Team – Must Read


10 Ways To Engage Your Team And (More Importantly) Keep Them Engaged! “My Model For Business Is The Beatles. They Were Four Guys Who Kept Each Other’s Kind Of Negative Tendencies In Check. They Balanced Each Other And The Total Was Greater Than The Sum Of The Parts. That’s How I See Business: Great Things […]
Here Are 6 Ways To Start Your Week Off Brilliantly


Do you struggle with Monday’s? Are you thinking about and/or planning for your week ahead? If you are like more people, you can find that start of the week can make feel a little overwhelmed and anxious about the week ahead. As a leadership coach, one of the main things I work on with leaders is […]