For many, the notion of “having a vision” evokes a compelling image of the future—something definite and desired. In traditional work thinking, especially from the 20th century, vision was tightly tied to the machinery of goal setting and strategic planning. You defined a destination, then mapped out the mission, objectives, and tactics to arrive at…
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…
The world today is full of needs—urgent, diverse, and complex. The UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development offer a powerful vision for what’s required to build a better future. Faced with these vast goals, you might feel overwhelmed or unsure where to start as you activate your activism. Yet, within each of us lies the…
Your workscape is being disrupted, in ways that are seen and unseen, by a fast-moving Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution. As sovereign of your workscape – now is an important moment to understand what’s happening and what steps will take you forward in your own workscape. With the ever-increasing presence of AI, work is being reshaped…
Once upon a time in a bustling medium-sized city, there lived a woman named Mia. Mia was a dedicated business analyst at a local bank, a mother of two lively children, and a daughter to an aging father with dementia. Despite her seemingly full plate, Mia often found herself gazing out the window of her…
In a world increasingly driven by connections and collaborative ventures, the ability to effectively network has never been more crucial. However, despite the wealth of networking advice and strategies available, many people find themselves stuck in the rut of conventional networking methods. This article introduces a more advanced and dynamic approach: Fourth-Dimensional Networking. Moving beyond…
I propose to you, that you are a Sovereign over your workscape. Now, before you go running for the hills, or to a jeweller to get a crown made – let’s explore what I mean and why I think this is an important thing for you to contemplate. What is your sovereignty Firstly, a bit…
This third article in a 3-part series about How to leave a job. The first two articles are A. Making the decision to leave and B. Exiting yourself from the job. This article focuses on the space of transitioning to a new job. C. Transitioning to a new job It’s like you’re swinging on trapezes –…
Each September in Australia we have R U OK? Day The mission of RU OK? is to inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and start a conversation with anyone who may be struggling with life. The initiative does a fabulous job raising awareness around mental health and helping people…
People often say they want to work with, or for someone, where they feel valued. However, value isn’t the same thing for everyone. How is value represented specifically for you? What things are evidence that you are being valued? What is valuable to you when it comes to the work you do? An exchange of…
There’s much advice written about How to get a job. Not a lot about How to leave a job. There’s a couple aspects to this activity: A. Making a decision to leave (though sometimes this decision might be made for you) B. Exiting yourself from the job C. Transitioning to a new job We cover…
This is second article in a 3-part series about How to leave a job. The other articles are A. Making a decision to leave and C. Transitioning to a new job. This article takes a step back, to choices you have before exiting a job. B. Exiting yourself from the job The decision is made – you’ll…
Self unLimited is not for the faint hearted. It’s a brave step to decide that you will take responsibility for the key decisions that will shape your workscape. Especially if it’s the first time you really feel you have control with those key decisions. And the decision doesn’t have to be ‘quit and start your…
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…
