There’s something quietly admirable about a person who can be counted on. It’s the kind of reputation that’s earned, not given. When others consistently trust that you’ll do what you said you’d do – without needing to chase you or second-guess your reliability – you’re showing more than responsibility. You’re demonstrating accountability. It’s a valuable…
Work and life used to be very separate. But for many people now, those lines are blurry. Australia’s Right to Disconnect legislation (PDF) (effective 26 August 2024) offers a welcome reset. This law protects employees from work-related contact outside agreed hours. But more than a legal safeguard, it’s an invitation to reclaim agency. You get…
Changing how you work can feel daunting — yet it can also be one of the most life-giving things you ever do for yourself. Small deliberate shifts ripple outward, shaping not just your to-do list but how your mind makes sense of what you do, how you do it, and why. Many people wish for…
Growing or developing in a work context is usually about skill and performance of vocational ability. How about extending this attention to emotional or psycho-social ability, like the character and practice of kindness? How might you mix a cocktail of work activity with a strong serving of kindness? Setting your intentions It starts with intention.…
In the ever-evolving landscape of work, the lines between our professional and personal lives are blurring, giving rise to a new breed of career-minded individuals. We are the dreamers who seek to lead ourselves through the maze of work life and decisions, striving for a harmonious blend of a fulfilling job, side hustles, and the…
Most conversations about psychological safety at work focus on how a leader will create conditions within a team context. That’s a great conversation to have. However, it’s not the only conversation to have. Safety defined by self ‘Safety’ can be experienced in different flavours – influenced by personality, background and past experiences. To participate…
Apparently, I am difficult. Apparently, people at work ‘walk on eggshells’ around me. Apparently, it’s ‘my way or the highway’, that my team are scared of me, that my clients find me inflexible. That I appear detached at work meetings and do not hang about for drinks and socialise at, or after work. That I…
No. It’s a small word. It can have big impact. Are you using it effectively? Me saying No to Others I say “No”. I say “No” to honour my values; to uphold my boundaries; and to focus my precious resources, and my intentions on what’s important. Earlier this year, I picked up a great book, called…
Today (Feb 2019) marks five years in Australia for my partner and me. That’s five years of living and working in a country that represents the true land of opportunity to us. Disclaimer: I love Australia and Australians dearly, so if that annoys you, better stop reading now. I used to say that there has…
