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Jul 252 min read

Turning Your Expertise into a Business

I'm often asked about what is important to build out a business as somebody who leverages their expertise. This year, I'm partnering with...

Jun 272 min read

Set Intentions and Not Annual Resolutions

Around eighty per cent of people fail to sustain their New Year’s resolutions. I've shifted away from making news year’s resolutions to...

Jun 272 min read

Lessons in Life-Long Learning

Many people spend five days of the week at work - a huge chunk of our time. I've always thought about how work can positively contribute...

May 22 min read

The Antidote for a Mis-firing Coaching or Mentoring Relationship

This week, somebody I respect shared on LinkedIn that their coach had made them feel small and uncertain. Unfortunately, I’ve heard of...

Feb 152 min read

Australian Government's Guidance for Safe & Responsible AI

The Australian Government's 'Safe and Responsible AI in Australia' interim document was published in January. Projections indicate that...

Sep 28, 20232 min read

Dissolving Complexity with Precision Questioning

Precision Questioning (PQ) is an intellectual toolkit developed at Stanford University for critical thinking and problem-solving. Bill...

Sep 21, 20231 min read

We Approach Our Career Differently During Each Stage of Life - SCARF Model

Over a decade ago, I learnt about The SCARF Model developed by David Rock. Throughout my career, I’ve subconsciously applied it. The...

Aug 3, 20231 min read

The Three Phases of a Career

I’m often asked about how to build a career by fellow parents, less experienced colleagues and alumni. The topic is discussed in my...

Jun 30, 20232 min read

Time Management for Time Poor Executives

As a former CIO and Digital Executive, I understand and empathise with any technology executive when it comes to balancing their time....

Jun 8, 20232 min read

5 "A's" for a BRIGHT Professional Future - Career Tips for Success

My phone rings, and I smile. It’s a client of four years, who is now a professional friend. We haven’t spoken for six months. In this...

May 17, 20231 min read

How to Prepare for a Successful Job Interview

It’s Sunday morning. I’m sweaty after an hour of yoga, and I notice another yogi is hanging back, waiting to talk with me… They have a...

May 11, 20231 min read

Making Considered Career Choices

An evening four weeks ago, I was at a Swinburne alum event and I was asked about career choices. Over 100 graduates attended, and I am...

Apr 20, 20232 min read

International Talent To Re-Design and Uplift Your Team

Australia is forecasting 650,000 immigrants by the middle of 2024, lots of international talent! My wife is the daughter of Greek...

Apr 12, 20232 min read

Reduce the Probability of Becoming Stuck Mid-Career (Career Management)

It’s late afternoon turning into early evening and a hand goes up from a student in the group I have just finished addressing as part of...

Apr 5, 20232 min read

Mentoring – When to Ask and When to Advise

The more senior and experienced people become, the greater the expectation of advice. Particularly in mentoring relationships. As I have...

Mar 31, 20232 min read

What to Consider When Engaging a Professional Coach

Over the past 18 months, I have observed professional coaching become more popular with various online coaching services. Those being...

Mar 17, 20231 min read

Growing Your Leadership

Many of us will take on leadership roles within organisations as we progress in our careers. Often, our previous role will have been...

Feb 9, 20232 min read

Graduate Positions - Thoughts and Tips

Last year, I spent time talking with a close family member who was proceeding through their graduate interviews for a graduate position....

Nov 24, 20222 min read

Working at a Start-Up!

Over the last four years I have been engaged by a range of organisations - some ‘traditional’ and some just starting up. I have enjoyed...

Jul 14, 20223 min read

Imposter Syndrome, Sometimes We All Will Suffer From This

A global colleague contacted me the other day. Often, I am contacted in the best (i.e. considering this new job) and most challenging...

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