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Nov 12 min read

Event Keynotes and Offsites

Without a doubt, people’s expectations of a “get-together" have changed. With YouTube channels providing instant access to expert advice...

Aug 302 min read

Incorporating 2030 Tech Trends Into Your Strategy Planning Away Day

Many companies are taking a longer view towards the second half of this decade. They want to stay with emerging trends, and some are...

Oct 5, 20231 min read

Leading Strangers to Fresh & Meaningful Outcomes. Creating Positive Workplaces

I have facilitated thousands of people at workshops, and I now confidently know what is of great value to the participants! You may have...

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...

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...

Oct 19, 20222 min read

My Social (Media) Life

This year, I have evolved how I use social media, and people have asked me to write a BLOG about it. So, here it is; my social media...

Oct 6, 20222 min read

Cash Management is Now a Priority for Many Organisations

Coupa Software has held a series of events for its customers that I was fortunate to attend; their CFO event series included some...

Jun 30, 20223 min read

Solopreneur Learnings - Reflections Over Four Years

In 2018 I incepted a business based on relationships, working with clients who shared the same values as me, and not being hell-bent on...

Jun 3, 20222 min read

The Offsite Agenda That Builds Your Team

Here is an offsite agenda that several clients have benefited from with new leaders establishing their relationships with their...

May 26, 20222 min read

Your First Team Get Together in Your New Role - Team Offsite Tips

A couple of weeks back, I shared some thoughts about starting a new role and received several messages. This week's blog is about your...

Apr 14, 20222 min read

Bringing It All For Coupa in Las Vegas - Keynote speaker

Last week I ran a workshop with eighty of Coupa’s most senior client executives from North America. We spent two and half hours during...

Apr 1, 20212 min read

What is the RIGHT working policy enabling?

The term Remote Working conjures up a range of reactions for various reasons. Try replacing the word “REMOTE” with “RIGHT”; what is the...

Sep 21, 20201 min read

Latest ANZ leaders view on Covid by Adapt

The BIG 3 surprises; - 60% thought they “managed people well" but 80% are stressed - Innovation has increased - 43% to remain remote working

Mar 8, 20201 min read

Only 5 women in Australia's top 50 CIOs

Today is International Women's Day, we have made some good progress but still have more work to do. I aspire for a world where my...

Feb 5, 20201 min read

Are you digitally dumb or numb?

A one-minute video explaining the concepts of ”digitally dumb and numb”. Many organisations continue with non-valuing adding work into...

Sep 13, 20191 min read

Digital is more than technology

I delivered a keynote at Adapt's CFO Edge event this week. This is the third event I have participated with Adapt, the second for the...

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