Tag: Leadership
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A great Power Platform Solution Architect isn’t just a highly skilled technical expert—they are also a strategist, a leader, and a business-savvy problem solver. While functional consultants and developers focus on implementation, an architect must balance big-picture thinking with practical execution to deliver scalable, maintainable, and value-driven solutions. So, what soft skills separate a great…
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I was scrolling through LinkedIn the other day, and—is it just me?—but the majority of times I see a post celebrating a woman’s big career move, promotion, or success, the comments are 80% from other women. Women hyping each other up, celebrating wins, making sure their peers are seen and recognised. I kept scrolling and…
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Some days, it feels like no matter how much we do, there’s always more waiting. More expectations, more challenges, more to prove. In a world that constantly pushes us to be better, faster, and stronger, it’s easy to forget just how much we’ve already achieved. But what if we took a moment to pause? To…
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As a leader in tech and a parent, I’ve come to realize that – without infantilizing colleagues – the same principles that apply to raising children also apply to leading a team. Both require patience, guidance, and the ability to balance expectations with support. More importantly, both require a conscious effort to maintain well-being while…
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How to Be Remembered in Business: 10 Strategies for Making a Lasting Impression In business, leaving a lasting impression isn’t about luck—it’s about intentional actions that demonstrate your value, build meaningful relationships, and show up with confidence. It’s not just what you do but how you do it that makes people remember you. By focusing…
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When I was five years old, my dad drove our old ute into a flooded river. My sisters (eight and nine) and I sat in the tray back, gripping the sides as the water surged around us. Dad turned around and said, “If the ute tips, jump off whichever side is in the air.” It…
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Change is inevitable in leadership—especially in tech. New priorities, shifting business goals, unexpected challenges… it’s part of the job. But how do you lead with confidence when everything feels uncertain? As leaders, we’re expected to provide clarity and direction, even when we don’t have all the answers. Over the years, I’ve found a few key…
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Using the Eisenhower Matrix for Productivity and Peace of Mind Ever feel like you’re juggling endless tasks and can’t figure out which ones to tackle first? Between emails, meetings, deadlines, and everything in between, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. But not every task holds equal weight, and recognizing this can be the key to working…
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Leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about creating space for the right conversations. Too often, leaders feel pressure to be the loudest voice in the room, to drive every decision, and to always have a solution ready. But some of the most effective leaders I’ve worked with—and the moments I’ve been most effective as…
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Early in my career, I thought being a leader meant having all the answers. I believed credibility came from confidence, and confidence meant always knowing what to do. But over the years—leading teams, working with clients, and navigating complex technology projects—I’ve learned that one of the most powerful things a leader can say is: “I…