Subject: Never assume they don’t need the conversation

Never assume they don’t need the conversation

September 11th, 2026 at 8:10 am AEST

Your people might be performing well, talking to you every day and asking for nothing…AND still need the space of a one-on-one. ...

Is the way I'm leading still sustainable?

September 3rd, 2026 at 1:17 pm AEST

Success doesn’t have to require the level of sacrifice you may have come to accept as normal. ...

Don’t wait for feedback. Go looking for it.

August 21st, 2026 at 10:27 am AEST

Inspired by my conversation with Christian O’Connell - and one of the ideas at the heart of Lead to Strengthen. ...

When Persistence Feels Pointless

July 28th, 2026 at 5:02 pm AEST

Why the boring, repetitive work of leadership is often the work that matters most. ...

Beyond Positional Power

June 25th, 2026 at 3:34 pm AEST

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Positional Power is Like a Bowl of Chocolate

June 17th, 2026 at 12:11 pm AEST

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What Are We Pretending Is Normal?

June 5th, 2026 at 6:07 am AEST

A leadership reflection on unrealistic expectations, reactivity and the pressure to keep moving at pace. ...

When Busy Becomes Identity

May 26th, 2026 at 4:03 pm AEST

What happens when urgency stops being temporary and starts becoming who we are... ...

What We’re Really Chasing

May 14th, 2026 at 5:12 pm AEST

Most leaders don’t need more success. They need relief. ...

The leadership skill we expect… but rarely teach

April 9th, 2026 at 6:16 pm AEST

Why connection, coaching and emotional intelligence can’t be assumed - and where to start. ...