After almost 20 years in the public service, this is now my fifth year as an accredited executive coach. In the past 5 years I’ve had the privilege of working […]
Author: Kim
Working from home in winter (beating the winter blues)
Winter can be tough in Canberra with our sub-zero overnight temperatures and long frosty mornings. We also endure a longer winter period than most of Australia; our chilly weather often […]
Flexibility in the workplace, more important than ever
By Kim Vella and Anca Costin Listen to Dr Kim Vella and Anca Costin, barrister, as they discuss the need for flexibility in the workplace, which is needed in the […]
The beauty of online learning: top advantages
It’s the next wave in the sea of learning opportunities. Pretty soon, everyone will be doing it (indeed many millions are already). We’re talking about online learning. Dr Kim Vella […]
It’s sad that we’re not that happy
It’s sad that Australia isn’t entirely happy. That includes people at work. In the 2019 World Happiness Report, the annual United Nations landmark survey on the state of global happiness, […]
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 […]
Sexual 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 […]
When 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 […]
How robust is your career roadmap?
What do you want to be when you grow up? It is an innocent enough question, typically asked with good intentions. For many of us, even in childhood, we had […]