Big and audacious: If Australia wants more unicorns, it needs more confident founders
Many Aussie founders are hesitant to set big, audacious goals. But if you want to grow into a unicorn, you need to think big.
It might seem counter-intuitive, but taking more annual leave will actually boost your bottom line
Agency Iceberg founder Anna O'Dea says the more regularly we prioritise rest and rejuvenation, the more effective and impactful we will be at work.
Why technology is not the answer to your productivity problems
How do I increase my employee’s productivity? How do I get everyone working together? At first glance, it might seem like technology is the answer.
Eight reasons why introverts make great leaders
I’m an extreme introvert on the measurable scale that psychologists or coaches would use, but that hasn’t held me back. Quite the opposite, in fact.
How to use deep listening to really connect with employees
Listening is one of the most critical skills leaders must have, and yet, for a variety of reasons, many simply don’t have it.
You’ve stuffed up, now what? Why the power of a genuine apology can move mountains
We have all stuffed up and will do so again in many different ways. After all, we are not robots and mistakes are part of life and the human condition.
Five business lessons from elite sport
I would like to share five lessons from elite sports that translate readily into the business environment and make an impact.
Slippy, sloppy: The real reason businesses regularly fail to uphold agreements
When you look at broken promises and the resulting collateral damage, a lack of clarity about what was agreed always jumps out.
Amber Brodecky left a dream executive role to take back control of her home life — and ended up founding her own business
Entrepreneur Amber Brodecky shares her own story of attempting to balance executive leadership, motherhood and a modern-day dream.
Deadwood floats: How to survive an incompetent leader
If you are a diligent, reliable worker being lead by a bumbling fool, here are some realities I’ve observed and tips on how to survive.
A Goldilocks problem: How to get communication with employees ‘just right’
Ask people what their businesses need to do better, and they will say communicate. Whether it’s too much or too little, it’s never just right.
Is your business’ mission statement a complete waste of wall space?
A great deal of attention is paid to the importance of any business, large or small, having a vision, and the subsequent mission statement.