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Beyond the Box

And just like that, we’re another quarter down. Have you taken some time to think about what went well? Where ...

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Hope is Not a Spectator Sport

Has Hope ever deceived you? We see it in political campaigns, hear it in advertising, and tell ourselves to ‘stay ...

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The Science of Goal Setting

Most of us have goals – things we want to achieve, habits we want to build, milestones we want to ...

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People = Performance

Data is everywhere. Every time you tap your credit card, walk past CCTV, scroll social media, or ask Siri a ...

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Growing STRONGER in 2025

Hello, I hope you’ve had a great start to the year! After a holiday in the sun and running my Self-Coaching ...

Looking Back to Look Ahead

As the year winds down, I’ve been reflecting not just on 2024 but on the five years since I launched ...

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What if it’s not Burnout?

Is Australia really the ‘burnout’ capital of the world? Headlines this year would certainly make it seem so: “Aussie workers ...

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Do You Spark Joy?

It’s an interesting question, isn’t it? Are you someone who multiplies joy when you’re with others, or do you sometimes ...

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Are you an Energiser or Drainer?

With 69 days left in the year (yes, I had AI count for me), are you feeling drained or fatigued? ...

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The Ripple Effect

Like many of you, I watched the AFL Grand Final on the last Saturday of September with anticipation. Two teams ...

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The Great Resentment

Can you imagine dying at your desk and no one noticing for four days? Sadly, that’s what happened to Denise ...

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Answering the Call

Over the weekend, I felt like I was imploding. It was the worst I’ve felt in a long time. My ...

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Optimism in Action

“The one with the right mindset will win”. I heard this a lot from commentators during the Olympics. In watching ...

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Silver, Bronze and Beyond

And just like that, the Olympics are over – but with the Paralympics just two weeks away, the inspiration continues! ...

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What Can Business Teach Olympians?

The Olympics are here, bringing a wave of excitement and inspiration! Like many others, I love watching the events – ...

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If You Treasure It, Measure It

My STRONG survey has been live for 2 weeks now, and I’m excited by the number of people who have ...

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How STRONG are you?

Happy New Financial Year to those who celebrate! And even if you don’t, and you’re halfway through your own year, ...

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Are you ready?

Even though we don’t always like to admit it, we’re facing tough times right now. What people have been telling ...

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Can you tailor your job?

Imagine stepping into a high-end boutique to pick up your first tailor-made suit. Up until now, your wardrobe has been ...

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Finding Flow – The Antidote to Blah

Think back to a time when you were completely immersed in an activity, so absorbed in what you were doing ...

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Unlocking Your Energy

Ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? With endless tasks demanding our attention and deadlines looming, ...