Blogs

6 days ago
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What Makes a Valuable Workshop?

Offsites - some people love them, others dread them. Regardless, everyone wants them to be a valuable use of time with sensible...

Nov 16
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The Differences of Design Thinking, Lean Start-Up, and Agile

In the business realm, Design Thinking, Lean Start-Up, and Agile often cause confusion due to their interchangeable use, necessitating a...

Nov 10
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An Organisation’s Mindset Determines Technology's Potential

Our former, much-loved and wise VP regularly reminded our international technology team that 'technology will come and evolve, but our...

Nov 3
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Valuable Insights From My Favourite Tech Business Book

Walter Isaacson detailed the history of Silicon Valley in a book called The Innovators. It’s one of my favourite books, and I summarised...

Oct 27
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Working & Creating Outcomes with Millennials (Gen Y)

Over a decade ago, I began working with Millennials (those born between 1981 and 1994/6). I wrote Finding a Better Way with one...

Oct 19
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Are you or somebody you care about asking the right LIFE questions?

There is a great deal of noise we all have to manage. The noise - like social media, world events or subscription television - can easily...

Oct 11
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Having Positive Intent & Being Empowered

Last week, with 24 hours' notice, I was invited to facilitate a 45-minute session for 80 to 100 people online. The objective was to...

Oct 5
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Leading Strangers to Fresh & Meaningful Outcomes

I have facilitated thousands of people at workshops, and I now confidently know what is of great value to the participants! You may have...

Sep 28
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Dissolving Complexity with Precision Questioning

Precision Questioning (PQ) is an intellectual toolkit developed at Stanford University for critical thinking and problem-solving. Bill...

Sep 21
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We Approach Our Career Differently During Each Stage of Life

Over a decade ago, I learnt about The SCARF Model developed by David Rock. Throughout my career, I’ve subconsciously applied it. The...

Sep 14
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Why Should You Read Any of My Three Books?

Over the weekend, we sent the final proofread manuscript for Making Life Happen, including the nineteen cartoon pictures, to the...

Sep 7
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The Rise of the "In Business" CIO

A long-time industry friend rang me the other week to say they were considering a new role. It wasn’t a traditional CIO role of managing...

Aug 31
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What Makes You Memorable?

Everyone has something that is their differentiator. What’s yours? How does it show up? What do people constantly return to you for? I’ve...

Aug 24
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How To Write a Compelling Blurb

Immediately after picking up a book, the thing most people go to read first is the blurb on the back. It’s one of the most powerful...

Aug 17
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How Important is TRUST?

A few weeks ago, I met with a former senior colleague, whom I deeply respect and have learned much from. We always have great...

Aug 12
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My Learnings From Writing Three Books

As publishing of my latest book "Making Life Happen" approaches, I’m frequently asked (as I was at the same pre-publishing time of my...

Aug 3
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The Three Phases of a Career

I’m often asked about how to build a career by fellow parents, less experienced colleagues and alumni. The topic is discussed in my...

Jul 26
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Read the Manuscript for My New Book!

Over the past year, I’ve been writing on vacations. It’s a hobby I enjoy immensely. And some exciting news - I now have a completed draft...

Jul 21
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Why Our Resolutions Don't Stick

Several years ago, I stopped making new year’s resolutions and began a life of intentions. It wasn’t a conscious decision, it was...

Jul 13
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What Memories Are Being Made for Your Employees?

I arrived in Manila on a Saturday afternoon in May. After checking into my hotel, I changed and headed out for my evening meal. By this...