Reasons to be Cheerful (Part 4) There’s been a lot of talk as we’ve navigated the uncertainty and disruption of the last few years about the importance of accepting the discomfort of struggle as an integral part of life’s full experience. And I 100% agree. I regularly...
Calling BS on Psych Safety We all share the same deep psychological need to be seen, respected, and valued each day. An environment of psychological safety goes a long way to meet those needs, but as I’m talking with leaders around Australia and overseas, I’m hearing...
Do You Know What Drives High Performance? I was fortunate enough to attend a masterclass with Gilbert Enoka recently. Gilbert is a legend in the world of elite sport, having worked with the New Zealand All Blacks for more than 20 years, initially as a mental skills...
Can You Lead With Love? Every one of us shares the same deep psychological need to be seen, respected, and valued. In fact, Mathew Lieberman, social neuroscience researcher and Professor of Psychology at UCLA suggests that when we feel isolated and alone, our brains...
Are Your Stories Locking You Down? As I’ve been working with senior leaders in the last few months, I’ve really noticed the impact of the stories they tell themselves about who they are. When you listen to people – really listen, rather than just listening to respond...
How to detox your senior leadership team I’ve been working with a CEO recently, helping him crack open some unhelpful habits and long-term dynamics in his senior leadership group. You probably know the type of thing; nodding and agreement during the meeting, but...
