Sometimes management terms come and go and everyone seems to use a new phase or term for a while and then it disappears. Psychological Safety is a term that is often misunderstood or dismissed as a new management term. It’s not. It is a vital, and I’ll...
I had the pleasure of speaking with Layne Beachley to discuss self-confidence, backing yourself and why failure is often a measure of success. At the age of 16, Layne announced to the world that she was turning pro and as a professional surfer she was going...
In just two and a half years, Michelle Andrews and Zara McDonald have achieved more than most podcasters dream of with their podcast 'Shameless'. With over 17 million downloads and a dedicated fan base, they have become the unintended voice of a generation of 20-somethings....
“The office block is dead” “Work from home is the new normal”“No one wants to come back to the office” This chorus of news headlines has been bellowed since April 2020. All these statements were true… in April 2020. We locked down and socially distanced.But now in October 2020...
Many people avoid speaking up at work because they hate their voice, or feel their voice doesn't accurately represent them. So how do we use our voices as a powerful tool to succeed in our working life? In this episode of Fast Track I...
It’s important to be able to reflect on how we show up in the world. Self-coaching is self-reflection as well as setting goals and actioning them. Self-coaching enables us to curate our future self, who you choose to be. It allows us to think...
Have you ever said a sentence using the words 'work life balance'? It seems that we all are on a quest to be high performing at work, have a quality home/family life, perfect fitness and plenty of 'me' time. The term 'work life balance'...
We've all heard stories about people leaving their safe corporate career to pursue their passion - like social change. However, actually doing it can be intimidating and daunting. In this episode of FastTrack I speak to Licia Heath, CEO of Women...
"Culture is the tacit social order of an organisation: It shapes attitudes and behaviours in wide-ranging and durable ways. Cultural norms define what is encouraged, discouraged, accepted, or rejected within a group. When properly aligned with personal values, drives, and needs, culture...
Most of us think we're good listeners simply because we've been doing it our whole lives, but few of us are taught how to do it properly. Listening is a fundamental skill for good leadership and as our lives become more busy and distracted, we're...