Posts by Kim
Resilience: how to shine when things go pear-shaped
“Sometimes things go pear-shaped and it doesn’t work out how you want it to and that’s when you’ve got to stand up, really.” – Michael Cheika, Wallabies coach. Resilience is as…
Read MoreGreat leaders can be authentic and political
Two leadership styles. Two value systems. Never the two shall meet? A recent Harvard Business article, Great Leaders Embrace Office Politics, presented the proposition that playing “politics” rather than hard work…
Read MoreWorkaholism: the enemy of productivity
Workaholics were once hailed as “heroes” of the corporate world for their commitment-at-all-cost attitude. Studies now show being addicted to work impacts negatively on productivity . While many people confuse…
Read MoreSleep: (Don’t) let it go
Once upon a time, we had a culture where working around the clock, with little sleep, was something to brag about – a one-upmanship about who could function best when…
Read MoreGot work-from-home envy? Work out if it’s right for you
Feel like your workplace cubicle is closing in on you? If the flexibility of working from home is taking hold of your thoughts – tracky dacks, no commute, volunteering at…
Read MoreBig career dreams? Kick-butt with a coach
Despite working in his father’s noodle restaurant, Po (Kung Fu Panda) dreams of becoming a kung fu master – and is a great inspiration to many of you big dreamers…
Read MoreDifficult conversations: prepare to listen not to fight
Most of us prefer to dodge difficult conversations. We’re not very eye-of-the-tiger about it. That is, we don’t feel confident about handling a conversation that could potentially be uncomfortable – for all…
Read MoreWhy are Executive Assistants reluctant to access professional development?
EAs often think that they don’t deserve development opportunities, or are reluctant to seek them out because they often put the needs of others ahead of their own. They know…
Read MoreIn the high-performance zone
I recently had an informal conversation with a CEO at one of Australia’s largest corporations. What I loved about the exchange was his honesty – he opened up about what…
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