Blogs

Jun 30
2 min

Time Allocation for Time Poor Executives

As a former CIO and Digital Executive, I understand and empathise with any technology executive when it comes to balancing their time. To...

Jun 8
2 min

5 "A's" for a BRIGHT Professional Future

My phone rings, and I smile. It’s a client of four years, who is now a professional friend. We haven’t spoken for six months. In this...

May 21, 2021
2 min

Our new book “Finding A Better Way” has FREE advance copies available for review!

The first review from an international editor - “I think it's incredible. I don't remember when I was last so challenged by a book - but...

Apr 8, 2021
1 min

These factors contribute to an organisation’s innovation potential

How best can innovation be defined? Fifteen experts were asked, and an ultimate definition was ‘executing an idea which addresses a...

Apr 1, 2021
2 min

What is the RIGHT working policy enabling?

The term Remote Working conjures up a range of reactions for various reasons. Try replacing the word “REMOTE” with “RIGHT”; what is the...

Mar 19, 2021
1 min

The dynamic content creating world, how are you professionally participating?

The information on your LinkedIn profile and contained within your resume is static. But our world is a dynamic, content creating one, so...

Mar 12, 2021
2 min

Today is a BIG milestone birthday, what would I tell my 20-year-old self?

Here are twenty things I would tell my 20-year-old self, in no particular order; Time goes quickly, worry less about acquiring pointless...

Mar 4, 2021
1 min

Sometimes wisdom is in questions and not career advice

"You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So, you have to trust that the dots will...

Feb 25, 2021
1 min

Want to future proof your career?

"Don't be defined by your past, your past is the tutor of your present and is always preparing you for new experiences. Forget about...

Feb 18, 2021
1 min

The rule of the thirds; how to assess roles in a department

How can one imagine a better organisation for the future with fewer roles? I developed the 'rule of thirds' after proving it across...

Feb 11, 2021
2 min

Rightsizing is inevitable, here are some things to ponder

Delayed action results in a greater future action. A slow rate of action will present a greater degree of future risk. When acting slow,...

Jan 7, 2021
2 min

How to communicate progress to objectives in 2021

In 2021 the expectations of the technology team to contribute to future digital business models and demand for resources, will continue...

Oct 2, 2020
1 min

The rise of the temporary executive contractor

There is a rise of microservices from experienced professionals, who can mentor or coach employees to outcomes, not just advisory analysis.

Sep 29, 2020
1 min

Mentoring is different to Coaching! Why and what truly works?

A mentor shares their experience; they bring their life’s wisdom. A good coach asks wise questions so you can explore your potential.

Sep 24, 2020
1 min

Job interviewing via video, think how you can keep it simple

We decided the simpler the messaging the more effective it would be. Being simple is hard. The result? Through to the final round!

Sep 17, 2020
1 min

Professionally unfulfilled? It can change!

That job is a small dot when contrasted to your broader life. Your life is the place where there is much promise.

Sep 10, 2020
1 min

What might you regret?

I have been employed by some great companies but NOT launching a business, would be. The opportunity to build something is exciting

Sep 3, 2020
1 min

I LOVE lockdown and I feel very GUILTY

In our family, I am the only one who likes lockdown. I suspect I am one of the few in the community who do. I feel guilty. I am optimist

Aug 12, 2020
1 min

LEADERSHIP; playing LASER TAG or a beaming LIGHTHOUSE?

In being the lighthouse, people know where you stand, it is a place your people visit in good weather, it keeps people from the rocks

Mar 8, 2020
1 min

Only 5 women in Australia's top 50 CIOs

Today is International Women's Day, we have made some good progress but still have more work to do. I aspire for a world where my...