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This Is Still Your Smartest Strategy
The only constant in our world right now is change, and it’s relentless. AI is accelerating. Tools are evolving faster ...
Beyond the Box
And just like that, we’re another quarter down. Have you taken some time to think about what went well? Where ...
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 ...
The Science of Goal Setting
Most of us have goals – things we want to achieve, habits we want to build, milestones we want to ...
People = Performance
Data is everywhere. Every time you tap your credit card, walk past CCTV, scroll social media, or ask Siri a ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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? ...
The Ripple Effect
Like many of you, I watched the AFL Grand Final on the last Saturday of September with anticipation. Two teams ...
The Great Resentment
Can you imagine dying at your desk and no one noticing for four days? Sadly, that’s what happened to Denise ...
Answering the Call
Over the weekend, I felt like I was imploding. It was the worst I’ve felt in a long time. My ...
Optimism in Action
“The one with the right mindset will win”. I heard this a lot from commentators during the Olympics. In watching ...
Silver, Bronze and Beyond
And just like that, the Olympics are over – but with the Paralympics just two weeks away, the inspiration continues! ...
What Can Business Teach Olympians?
The Olympics are here, bringing a wave of excitement and inspiration! Like many others, I love watching the events – ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...