Tag: Soft skills
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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…
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If you’re a Power Platform developer deep in flows, components, and custom connectors—you’re my kind of person. I’ve been there, troubleshooting infinite loops, reverse-engineering formulas, and pushing limits to deliver cool things on tight timelines. But now, wearing the Solution Architect hat, I see things differently. Not because the code isn’t important (it is), but…
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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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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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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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Three Steps to Open a Meeting with Authority and Purpose Have you ever been in a meeting where half the team looks like they’d rather be anywhere else? Or perhaps you’ve delivered a presentation only to realize your message isn’t landing because of low energy and scattered attention. The difference between a meeting that energizes…