Is TRUST the New Higher Order?
A few weeks ago, I met with a former senior colleague, whom I deeply respect and have learned much from. We always have great...
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Aug 12, 20232 min read
My Learnings From Writing Three Books
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...
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...
Jul 26, 20232 min read
Read the Manuscript for My New Book!
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...
Jul 21, 20232 min read
Why Our New Year's Resolutions Don't Stick
Several years ago, I stopped making new year’s resolutions and began a life of intentions. It wasn’t a conscious decision, it was...
Jul 13, 20232 min read
What Memories are Being Made for Your Employees? - Employee Engagement!
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...
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 23, 20232 min read
AI Predictions: Knowledge vs Experience
Ask an AI tool anything, and you’ll receive a reasonably good answer. Here are some AI predictions. In the past, many have engaged...
Jun 15, 20231 min read
What a Volunteer Board Should Know About Cybersecurity
My child’s school was hacked. The school communicated very well to those impacted, with regular and detailed information as it emerged. A...
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 5, 20232 min read
Small, Regular Steps Lead to Accomplishment and Well-Being - Positive Psychology
Many of my regular readers are aware of my interest in “Positive Psychology” and the work of Martin Seligman. The research established...
Apr 27, 20232 min read
Three Fundamentals for a CIO
“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...
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...
Mar 24, 20232 min read
Defining What You Love, Exploring its Potential and Building Your Brand
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...
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 24, 20231 min read
Conversations are Critical to What is Possible
Throughout my career, I have seen extraordinary achievements, “recovered initiatives,” and some things that didn’t realise their...
Feb 13, 20232 min read
Extraordinary Stories By Ordinary People
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...
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....
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