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

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

It’s an afternoon on the weekend, and one of my children's basketball teams is playing. There are a range of ages and skills within the...

It’s Sunday morning, and I’ve just returned home from a community meeting where I freely gave some of my time. It felt really good! Now,...

It’s Sunday morning. I’m sweaty after an hour of yoga, and I notice another yogi is hanging back, waiting to talk with me… They have a...

An evening four weeks ago, I was at a Swinburne alum event and I was asked about career choices. Over 100 graduates attended, and I am...

Many of my regular readers are aware of my interest in “Positive Psychology” and the work of Martin Seligman. The research established...

It’s late afternoon turning into early evening and a hand goes up from a student in the group I have just finished addressing as part of...

The more senior and experienced people become, the greater the expectation of advice. Particularly in mentoring relationships. As I have...

Over the past 18 months, I have observed professional coaching become more popular with various online coaching services. Those being...

My phone rings: it is an executive industry peer I haven’t heard from for a while (it happens every fortnight). I answer. Many times the...

Many of us will take on leadership roles within organisations as we progress in our careers. Often, our previous role will have been...

What do I mean by Randomisation in the workplace? Randomisation is when an employee becomes involved in too many activities. Sometimes...

As well as time with my family, and plenty of yoga, what else did I do over the Australian summer holidays? In January, I wrote over...

Last year, I spent time talking with a close family member who was proceeding through their graduate interviews for a graduate position....