Category: Personal Growth
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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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At the beginning of my career, I thought confidence meant never making a mistake—or at least having a perfect explanation ready when I did. I thought leadership meant saying yes, always being the safety net, and doing whatever it took to make things look polished from the outside. Now, over a decade into my journey…
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Have you ever been in a meeting, sitting on a question, wondering if it’s too obvious to ask? You’re not alone, and ironically, the person you think is the smartest in the room probably had the exact same question… and asked it. In the professional world, the people who grow fastest and gain the most…
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Emotional intelligence has always been something I’ve valued, not just as a “nice to have,” but as a foundational part of how I connect, communicate, and lead. The ability to understand people, navigate emotions, and respond with intention has shaped my work and relationships in ways that technical skills alone never could. The good news?…
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We’re often told: do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life. But what happens when you do what you love… and end up hating it? I’ve seen this too many times to count. A close friend who loved animals became a vet, expecting to spend her days cuddling puppies and…
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You’ve heard it before: “Just tell yourself you can do it. Believe in yourself. Fake it ‘til you make it.” But here’s the truth most motivational posters don’t say out loud: Real self-confidence doesn’t come from standing in front of a mirror repeating affirmations. It comes from giving the world irrefutable proof that you are…
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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…