Hate your job?
Bang. Just like that it’s the second month of 2018. You’re either back at work with a recharged battery, keen on making this a cracker of a year, or you’re…
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Confused between mentoring and executive career coaching? Do you need one or the other? Good question. One thing is for sure. Navigating your way through your professional world without professional…
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It’s time for the annual office Chrissie parteee and you’re ramping up to have a blast. Before you get too excited, think about the career ramifications if the fun gets…
Read MoreDon Burke: Guilty?
This isn’t a blog on whether Don Burke is guilty of sexual harassment. His fate will be decided by experts. So too will the fate of the ‘leaders’ who knew…
Read MoreCan you clear your brain?
Your brain is packed with intrusive thoughts and it’s driving you nuts. They enter from every direction and refuse to go away. You’re anxious and even anxious about being anxious.…
Read MoreSix tips for being a strategic leader
Leadership. It’s a fact of life for EL1s and EL2s in the Australian Government. A requirement. A responsibility. The key is to rise above being an ‘ordinary leader’ and into…
Read MoreHow Kristen experienced workplace trauma, and survived
Can you imagine leaving work knowing you’ve accomplished so much but feeling it’s not enough—day after day after day? Kristen Holzapfel spent several years working as a child protection social…
Read MoreSexual harassment at work: generating change, beyond hashtag campaigns
Sexual harassment and assault in the workplace is a serious problem. In recent weeks, awareness of the issue has gone viral with the #MeToo campaign, following the many Harvey Weinstein…
Read MoreWhen to speak up about mental health at work
A CEO’s reply to an employee’s email about taking a mental health day went viral recently for all the right reasons. It was a positive reminder that when leaders handle…
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