Category: Leadership
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In many Australian workplaces, humour is the heartbeat of culture. We trade barbs, invent nicknames, and dish out sarcasm like it’s a national sport. A well-timed joke can ease tension, build connection, and even become a hallmark of great team culture. But even in the most easygoing environments, there’s a fine line between funny and…
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If you’re a frequent reader, you may have noticed a lull in my regular 3-a-week programming lately. It wasn’t unplanned, it was necessary. When the pace of work is relentless, it’s easy to get caught in the cycle of doing everything and end up sacrificing either the quality of your outputs or the integrity of…
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Success can feel like a race—one where we’re all sprinting toward goals, chasing recognition, promotions, and personal milestones. But somewhere along the journey, many of us learn a powerful truth: the more you help others succeed, the more successful you become. This isn’t just about karma or feel-good philosophy. It’s practical, repeatable, and backed by…
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I recently watched an interview with someone I deeply admire—someone who, from the outside, has always seemed flawless. Smart. Composed. Inspiring. Unshakably successful. But in this interview, she shared a story so familiar, so relatable, that it stopped me in my tracks. It was a vulnerable moment. A “I’ve been there too” kind of moment.…
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A former mentee once said something to me that I’ll never forget. During a glowing performance review — she’d smashed every goal we’d set — she paused my congratulations and said: “I don’t think I could’ve done it, if I didn’t feel so safe to fail with you.” That hit me. Because we spend so…
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We all like to think of ourselves as independent — capable of choosing our mindset, setting our tone, and holding the steering wheel of our own productivity and purpose. But here’s the hard truth, backed by years of research and lived experience: the people around you shape who you are becoming, moment by moment, day…
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How do you usually start a professional conversation? Maybe it’s a quick “Oh traffic was awful” or a “Busy day hey?” or even a deep sigh as you arrive in the meeting room or log onto a call. These kinds of comments seem harmless. They’re just small talk. A way of settling in. But what…
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Early in my career, I cared a lot. I cared so much that I found myself constantly frustrated, at comments that felt off, decisions I didn’t agree with, and people who didn’t treat others with respect. But over time, I’ve learned that caring strategically is far more effective than caring reactively. There’s a fine line…
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There’s a piece of advice I once heard that’s stuck with me: “Act like you belong in the room, and everyone will believe you do.” It sounds simple, maybe even a little bold. But over the years, I’ve come to realise how powerful it really is, especially for women in tech, for people stepping into…
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We often associate leadership with titles. Manager. Team Lead. Director. Architect. But leadership isn’t something that automatically comes with a job title. It’s something you demonstrate in the everyday moments, especially when no one’s watching and no one’s telling you what to do. Some of the most impactful leaders I’ve worked with didn’t have leadership…