June 27, 2019
I laughed so hard, I cried. I ran a super fun activity with a high performing team. There were many serious conversations involving millions of dollars, […]
April 8, 2019
Late last year KPMG published a white paper on the big issues facing business leaders. Here are some of the stand out points around workplace culture, […]
February 6, 2019
What is Success Culture? Success Culture is the ultimate work environment where everyone is achieving personal and professional success by being so aligned with what really […]
January 31, 2019
This Inc article offers a great explanation of the research results of the five key characteristics of enhanced teams which includes: 1. Dependability. 2. Structure and […]
January 31, 2019
“Why start a book club?” I have asked myself this question a number of times over the last couple of months. Followed by “do I even have […]
December 17, 2018
Google, the company, did what it does best and collected data on what teams and organisations need for success. Since it’s our favourite topic, we’ve matched […]
November 19, 2018
As the author of the book says “Everyone has a Why. Why do you get up in the morning? Why does your organisation exist? Your Why […]
November 8, 2018
Aren’t you sick of being seen as the naysayer? There’s this cartoon/meme that has been floating around for a while demonstrating what many perceive a typical […]
October 31, 2018
Are you investing in your organisation’s downfall? Because your people are. We see it in workplaces all the time. Your people are working in silos, great […]
October 19, 2018
Have you read Legacy by James Kerr? It’s a look into the leadership and business lessons of one of the world’s most successful sporting team, the […]
October 5, 2018
A mentoring program can transform an organisation’s culture. It can help break down silos, draw out Team Intelligence and increase productivity. But like a ‘chicken or the […]
September 28, 2018
We build SuccessCultures within organisations. But what is SuccessCulture? Good question. Here is an in-depth answer to what is SuccessCulture and how you can create this […]
September 28, 2018
“Am I a strategic thinker?”, “Am I strategic enough?” Often we hear about women who suffer from imposter syndrome. This is where they doubt their accomplishments […]
September 5, 2018
CEO’s, GMs, HR Directors, Senior Leaders and Managers are always looking for and using techniques to get the most out of their team meetings. They have […]
August 28, 2018
Mindfulness is one of the most effective things we can do to achieve the success we want. Here are three professional situations where being mindful can […]
August 21, 2018
There are a number of values that contribute to optimal team performance but none quite as powerful Team Intelligence. Here’s an acrostic piece about what Team […]
August 15, 2018
What do you want to know? What do you want to learn? What professional challenges are keeping you up at night? If you are on the […]
August 6, 2018
‘Spend time on the business not just in the business’ This is a well-known recommendation for entrepreneurs and CEOs. But what if you already have a […]
August 3, 2018
Trust is falling and failing in our teams and organisations globally. As a result, once-trusted brands, industries, leaders and institutions are losing credibility, popularity and market […]
July 24, 2018
Want to have a SuccessCulture? Then celebrate your sh*tty days. I had one of those days recently and here’s how I managed to celebrate it. First, […]
July 16, 2018
How about this word I recently heard about? ‘NERVCITED’. I heard about it after sharing an exciting opportunity that I was also nervous about. It perfectly […]
July 10, 2018
Are you so full in your professional life that you are feeling stuck? Is your work environment a place where everyone is working in silos or […]
July 5, 2018
How comfortable are you expressing your needs, wants and beliefs? What about protecting your rights in a direct way? These were some of the questions I […]
June 28, 2018
A few weeks ago I was invited to speak to school leaders at the EduTECH conference at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. Here is the […]
June 20, 2018
Sales team not working as well as they could be? Is it even possible for sales teams to work well together? Yes, of course, they can. […]
June 19, 2018
Have you read Who Moved My Cheese? by by Dr Spencer Johnson? When researching reviews of favourite books I came across reviews by Tom Butler-Bowdon. Tom […]
June 5, 2018
I’m so excited to have received official confirmation from Jeff Olson himself that I am the Master Facilitator, for Corporates and Business of his book The Slight […]
May 31, 2018
A Mentor/Mentee relationship is a wonderful opportunity to learn and grow and to really focus in on something that is important to you. Here are some ways […]
May 16, 2018
Last year we asked three of the best coaches and facilitators we know to share their top facilitation techniques. This time we’ve asked Steve Bradbury, Janine […]
May 6, 2018
Want to know how to get Team Intelligence™? Recently we wrote about connection, capability and commitment, all fundamental elements of high achieving teams. But what is […]
April 23, 2018
Providing exceptional customer service like the 5-star experience expected of a luxury hotel requires these 3 (three) essentials. Here’s how you can help your team achieve […]
April 16, 2018
A book I often refer to help teams recognise areas that need work is ‘The Five Dysfunctions of a Team’ by Patrick Lencioni, which digs deep […]
April 11, 2018
I cannot express how much I love my job. It is such a privilege to be able to facilitate and witness change and progress. But the […]
March 26, 2018
We recently wrote about 5 Things Schools Do Better Than Most Corporates for Success which offered invaluable lessons in running organisations from the unique perspective of schools. There […]
March 19, 2018
Discover the number 1 champion mindset to create your ideal workplace culture.
March 19, 2018
I think Author J.D. Meier best describes this book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success – How We Can Learn to Fulfill Our Potential. “Carol Dweck […]
March 19, 2018
The Slight Edge isn’t just another personal development book. It’s an entirely new way of thinking; a way of processing information that enables you to make […]
March 13, 2018
Schools are a unique work environment with valuable lessons to share in teamwork and organisational success. Here are five things schools do better than most corporates […]
March 5, 2018
Being able to bounce back from setbacks is critical for individual wellbeing. In the workplace, this ability to bounce back is vital, particularly in times of […]
February 27, 2018
Is it just me or is every second organisation talking about how they want teams to be agile? Agile thinking, agile methods, agile processes, working from […]
February 20, 2018
I went to a fascinating talk at LegalVision last week by leading business minds sharing their insights and personal disasters when scaling online businesses. The room […]
February 13, 2018
Late last year, Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand, The Ethics Centre, Governance Institute of Australia and Institute of Internal Auditors – Australia published a practice guide […]
February 5, 2018
Do you look at successful people and wonder how the heck they got there? Do you wonder how you can get/be/have that kind of success? There […]
January 23, 2018
We have the opportunity to be successful at almost any given moment. Here’s how to make the most of every opportunity to develop your success and […]
January 15, 2018
No matter what industry you’re in or position you hold chances are you will have to deal with a tricky customer, client or colleague from time […]
January 8, 2018
Do you have big plans for yourself, business or organisation? Whatever they might be – personal, career, business or an idea for a business, these five […]
January 1, 2018
Are you feeling optimistic for the year ahead? How many of you have said good riddance to the last year? Or have you excitedly anticipated the […]
December 27, 2017
How has this year treated you? What are you grateful for? I’m lucky to say it’s been a good year for me. There have been some […]
December 18, 2017
Using the holiday season is a great way to build SuccessCulture. It doesn’t matter if you’re the CEO or working on the front line. You are […]
December 12, 2017
Want to be really successful but feel overwhelmed by the weight of everything you have to do to get there? Does it seem like you have neither […]
December 6, 2017
There are countless problems facing CEOS today, most of which fall under a few common themes. Here’s a list of the hottest headaches for leaders right now […]
November 28, 2017
I’m an avid reader and an eternal learner and of all the books I’ve read from cultural change to personal development, team management, fear, innovation plus […]
November 21, 2017
Do the core values of your business include the words honesty, integrity, trust? Well, get rid of them, because these words, at least when it comes to […]
November 14, 2017
What success strategy drives your company culture? For names like Tesla, Apple, Amazon, Marriott and Salesforce, where reputation and bottom line relies heavily on the experience […]
November 6, 2017
Are you running a workshop or facilitating a session? Want to brush up on your techniques? I asked three of the best coaches and facilitators I […]
October 30, 2017
We all have Aha! moments and for my whole working career I have focused on helping others to achieve an “Aha!” moment through learning and development. […]
October 24, 2017
When it comes to developing workplace synergy, defining the right core values for your business is one of the best ways to bring your team together […]
October 17, 2017
Innovation continues to be one of the hottest topics of discussion for employers and business owners. (You may call it disruptive thinking or even design thinking). […]
October 9, 2017
Some would argue that the difference between coaching and mentoring is more semantics than anything, but to me, there is a significant difference between a coach […]
October 2, 2017
Google can pull up a gazillion well-researched articles on change, resilience, productivity, service, branding and anything else you want to know about leadership and business success, […]
September 26, 2017
Effective communication is what gets things done, makes sales, propels projects, wins customers, deals with difficult situations, and even makes us happy. It is a great […]
September 19, 2017
What’s Your Edge? was recently engaged to work with a team on problem-solving. How to deal with problems and effective problem-solving strategies is part of every […]
September 11, 2017
Shut down your fear of failure No matter how many times we hear successful entrepreneurs and CEOs rave about how important it is to fail, for […]
September 4, 2017
I’m lucky, in my line of work of Corporate Development, I get to meet amazing people almost every day. Men and women who make a difference […]
August 28, 2017
There are a number of values that contribute to optimal team performance and Team Intelligence, but none quite as powerful as empathy. Here’s why developing a […]
August 21, 2017
This revived Forbes article on being late is unacceptable drew significant attention recently on social media platforms. It made us think about common corporate courtesies and came […]
August 14, 2017
Does your retention strategy address the needs of your team? It’s well reported the real costs of staff turnover and the benefits of having a good […]
August 7, 2017
Employee engagement, team development, organisational success. These hot topics generate an abundance of strategies for companies looking for ways to generate positive growth. But what really […]
July 31, 2017
Have you ever experienced a good real estate agent at work? It’s like a masterclass in customer service, marketing and sales. They exceed seller and buyer […]
July 24, 2017
I met with an extraordinary Manager the other day. He told me about his journey as a leader including his triumphs, failures and lessons. Lessons that […]
July 17, 2017
We’ve all seen a talk or a presentation that has captured our attention or inspired us to act, change or deliver. TED Talks have thousands of […]
July 10, 2017
How do you feel about professional development? Do you welcome every opportunity to learn or does even the thought of it interrupt your day? Here’s how […]
July 4, 2017
Have you watched the television show Undercover Boss? It’s a great demonstration of the power of Team Intelligence. It’s a series wherein each episode the head of […]
June 27, 2017
Have you or a member of your sales team recently stepped up to a management role? These four leadership strategies will help you push past the […]
April 1, 2017
A few years ago I read a book that was life changing. The book is called The Slight Edge and not only did it transform my […]
April 1, 2017
Getting our house renovated was a big deal for us. We had saved hard and thought a lot about where we wanted the money to go. […]
April 1, 2017
Over breakfast one morning, my seven-year-old daughter told me her teacher was bald and reminded me of a powerful lesson in learning and development.
March 1, 2017
Meeting potential clients and quoting takes up a significant part of a builder’s time. Here are two communication techniques that will boost your chances of winning […]