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It’s lonely at the top, and sometimes, that’s by design. Many CEOs in the not for profit space carry the weight of strategy, operations, fundraising/hitting revenue targets, people, and purpose on their shoulders, often without fully tapping into one of their most valuable resources: the Board. Not because the Board isn’t willing or capable, but […]

We’re living through an unprecedented era of disruption. Whether it’s the rise of AI, workforce reshaping, geopolitical instability, or economic pressure, leaders today face complexity unlike anything before. For many, the biggest question is no longer “how do I lead?”, it’s “how do I stay relevant?” The traditional playbook doesn’t hold. Leaders who thrived five

Why Coaching Skills in Leaders Make All the Difference Over the past few years, I’ve had the privilege of seeing coaching in action — not just as a buzzword, but as a core leadership capability that truly transforms teams. At Australia Post, we implemented a Leader as Coach program that spanned over three years. More recently, we’ve

The Next Big Arenas I found the attached McKinsey article a very interesting read. Particularly as someone who is growing their own business.  The article uses the terms arenas which are a unique category of industries defined by two characteristics: high growth and dynamism.  McKinsey have identified 18 potential arenas of the future that could

11/21/2024 Winning! That’s how my day started yesterday. I was introduced to a Leadership Development Team from a reputable organisation (will remain nameless) and we were able to nerd out about different approaches to leadership. And talk about real challenges in a real world that is crazy for organisations right now – perhaps even dystopian as

11/18/2024 After years of implementing organisational change, I keep coming back to four critical elements that determine success. It starts with leadership alignment on the fundamentals – operating model, cultural priorities, and the integrating architecture. Without this foundation, even well-designed initiatives falter. The differentiator is how we engage our teams. Beyond strategy, successful transformation requires

11/14/2024 Been thinking a lot about culture and strategy lately. You know how everyone talks about these as separate things? Well, here’s the truth: they’re completely intertwined, and one won’t work without the other. Here’s what I’ve learned from the trenches of organizational leadership: your strategy is only as good as the culture that carrier

11/11/2024 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟓 𝐃𝐲𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 – Which One is Killing your Performance? I have been lucky enough to see Patrick Lencioni twice now. His ‘Five Dysfunctions of a Team’ framework remains unmatched in its ability to diagnose team challenges. Even after years of consulting, I still find myself sketching out Lencioni’s pyramid in

11/08/2024 In my consulting, I’ve learned the significance of unbiased performance evaluations in driving organisations forward. Recent insights have underscored the importance of recognising and mitigating biases that often infiltrate these reviews, affecting fairness and accuracy. It’s clear that biases like recency, proximity, and prior precedence can significantly distort assessments, often without even the most

11/6/2024 Recently I attended a series of four weekly Team Coaching workshops with Dr. Paul Lawrence through the Association for Coaching (AC). Dr. Paul Lawrence is a well-regarded figure in the field of team coaching, recognized for his extensive contributions to both practice and research. His publications and teachings have significantly impacted the coaching community,