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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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

A recent social media memory reminded me that my book, “Finding A Better Way", was in its first print run two years ago this month. Since...

Ask an AI tool anything, and you’ll receive a reasonably good answer. Here are some AI predictions. In the past, many have engaged...

My child’s school was hacked. The school communicated very well to those impacted, with regular and detailed information as it emerged. A...

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...