It’s June. In the southern hemisphere, the coats are out, the days are shorter, and there’s a natural pull to slow down. To hibernate a little and go inward. And that pull is worth paying attention to. Because winter has always been the season for exactly this kind of work. Not the doing work. The […]
I was on my morning walk along the Yarra River in Melbourne when I saw them. A dad, walking along, his little girl sitting up in the pram with a tiny beanie on. He was singing to her. Completely absorbed. Eyes only for her. People were running past him. Riding past. I was walking towards […]
I want to ask you something. And I want you to actually sit with it for a moment. When was the last time your mind was genuinely quiet? Not on holiday. Not after a glass of wine. Just… quiet. Switched off. Present. If you’re struggling to answer that, you’re not alone. Right now I’m seeing […]
I was having a conversation with a friend recently and they were sharing their frustration about their leader’s lack of decision making and how it’s impacting the team. I’ve been there too. And it’s wild how quickly indecision erodes trust. Not because people expect leaders to have every answer immediately. But because when leaders avoid […]
Yes, some people will overlook you because of your age. That’s real. And it’s not the whole story. Because some of what feels like ageism is actually perception. And perception you can change. Here’s the part that’s harder to hear. And more empowering once you do. The people around you aren’t responding to your age. […]
There is a lot for Aussie leaders to be acutely aware of, and change. The Gallup State of the Global Workplace 2026 report just landed. And if you lead an organisation in Australia right now, the headline isn’t what you think it is. Let’s start with what’s actually happening out there. Cost of living is […]
A friend said something to me recently that stopped me. She told me it can be hard to support me sometimes. She explained she’s never quite sure where I’m at with my cancer journey. Whether to bring it up, or leave it alone. And she’s not the first to say it. My mentor asked me […]
I’d been scrolling through post after post from smart, experienced women. Talking about being filtered out at 50. Overlooked despite decades of capability. Written off before they’d even been considered. Grey hair. Age. The system. So many women nodding along, sharing their own versions of the same story. Ageism is real. Sexism is real. I’ve […]
One of my friends shared something on her socials recently that made me stop. “I don’t just need to know where my kids are anymore… I need to know where my parents are too.” That line stayed with me. Because that’s exactly what it becomes. You’re managing your life. Your work. Your family. And then […]
I was on a morning walk last week when I saw something that made me stop. Nothing dramatic. Just a moment done well. Leaders often get a bad rap at the moment. And in many ways, it’s understandable. There’s pressure everywhere. Time. P&L. People. Expectations that don’t seem to slow down. It’s easy for leadership […]