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Immediately after picking up a book, the thing most people go to read first is the blurb on the back. It’s one of the most powerful...

A few weeks ago, I met with a former senior colleague, whom I deeply respect and have learned much from. We always have great...

As publishing of my latest book "Making Life Happen" approaches, I’m frequently asked (as I was at the same pre-publishing time of my...

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

Over the past year, I’ve been writing on vacations. It’s a hobby I enjoy immensely. And some exciting news - I now have a completed draft...

Several years ago, I stopped making new year’s resolutions and began a life of intentions. It wasn’t a conscious decision, it was...

I arrived in Manila on a Saturday afternoon in May. After checking into my hotel, I changed and headed out for my evening meal. By this...

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

Ask an AI tool anything, and you’ll receive a reasonably good answer. Here are some AI predictions. In the past, many have engaged...

My child’s school was hacked. The school communicated very well to those impacted, with regular and detailed information as it emerged. A...

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...

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...

Many of my regular readers are aware of my interest in “Positive Psychology” and the work of Martin Seligman. The research established...

“What do you think I need to do?” That is one of the most common questions I have been asked over the last five years as I have supported...

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

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...

My phone rings: it is an executive industry peer I haven’t heard from for a while (it happens every fortnight). I answer. Many times the...

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

Throughout my career, I have seen extraordinary achievements, “recovered initiatives,” and some things that didn’t realise their...

As well as time with my family, and plenty of yoga, what else did I do over the Australian summer holidays? In January, I wrote over...