Last week at the Women in Manufacturing Leadership Summit in Melbourne, I spoke about navigating change and uncertainty. You might call it leading in disruptive times. After all, we are in the 4th Industrial Revolution. Still, some things don't change. Take the human condition. Here's an example that's just as apt for the workplace as it is for a Nonna and her bambinos. Imagine you're out with a group of friends having a picnic in the local park. Mostly adults and a couple of kids who … [Read more...]

Agency. It's the extent to which you believe you make things happen (an internal locus of control) versus things happening to you (an external locus of control). They can make your work life hellish until the cows come home. In oh so subtle ways. They can exclude you from meetings they should invite you to, they can have a "typo" on your title on social media blasts, they can ignore your meeting requests. And you're so busy with hundreds of emails daily and back to back meetings, that it … [Read more...]

First, the bushfire support update How awesome is this... people from as far-reaching as the Czech Republic to Trinidad and Tobago purchased the online course Leadership Essentials this past week! Thank you!!! In case you missed last week's email, until the end of January 31, 2020, I'll be donating 100% of all purchases of Leadership Essentials to the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Appeal. It's to help those communities impacted by the bushfires. There are just two more … [Read more...]

Happy 2020! As I'm sure you know, it's been a challenging start here in Australia with the bushfires. A family member who was evacuated, spent two nights on a church floor and just got out with enough petrol before the roads were closed, said: "it was apocalyptic". I'm glad they're safe. But what of the communities ravaged and without homes, workplaces or incomes? Will you help me help them? Until the end of January 2020, I'll be donating all, that is, 100% of all proceeds from … [Read more...]

It's that time of year. End of year catch-ups. Kids concerts. Too much champagne. Shopping frenzies. Holiday planning. You're busy! But not everyone has places to go and people to see. It can feel lonely. So it's timely that one of the exhibitions currently on at the National Gallery of Victoria is Kaws: Companionship in the Age of Loneliness. That's me (above on the left) at the exhibition yesterday with my excellent friend. We met at work over three decades ago and she still provides … [Read more...]

You know I was thinking you wouldn't be interested in this, but a leader has to have her eyes across many domains. I'm talking about online security. Don't we all wish it wasn't a thing? It's something I never thought I'd have to get my head around. But I have to. And it's something I take very seriously. That's why I have PCI Certification with Trustwave. It means I meet the Payment Card Industry security standards. Now, I know that's good. Many small businesses like mine don't even … [Read more...]

Gosh, these eBooks are popular. This time, I'm referring to the FREE Successful Salary Negotiations eBook that I shared with you last week. Help yourself if you haven't already. Simply click here and scroll down to get your copy. And now for today's big news! When I was doing my PhD, what struck me was realising that so many leaders unwittingly caused so much heartache. The wasted potential was even higher, including their own. It wasn't intentional. But their leadership skills let them … [Read more...]

While economies are slowing down, it doesn't mean you have to. There are still great opportunities to be had. And three of them, belong to my clients! Yes, three of my executive coaching clients have recently been promoted to new roles. And they all successfully negotiated their salary. I, like them, am pretty chuffed with their results. So, to help you negotiate your salary, and hopefully share in some of the spoils like those clients of mine, I've put together a handy new free … [Read more...]