Doing my first live podcast was quite possibly more daunting and more vulnerable than my days as a downhill ski racer!!! Here I share my journey into coaching and beyond – what got me started, what keeps me going and why I love what I do. Listen on Apple here…
Recently appointed C-suite leader with a non-visible disability: “I know I should be grateful for this promotion. I can’t let on that I’m struggling with the transition.” Mid-career leader with a spinal lesion: “I can’t ask for adjustments. I’m just grateful to have been given this opportunity. I can’t afford…
Earlier this week, I was fortunate to spend some time working on our beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula. Wading barefoot in the surf, pants rolled up, is one of my all-time favourite things to do. On this particular day, I was struck by the clear and pristine beauty of Middleton Beach, while…
Now that Managers are starting to really think about how to prevent psychosocial injury and harm, I’m noticing a lot of my coaching conversations are focused on supporting the manager to tread the fine line between behaviours that might be classified as ‘reasonable management action’ and those that are genuinely…
Following my last blog: The Crucial Role of Managers in Addressing Psychosocial Risk – And How Coaching Can Help, I’ve had lots of questions about psychosocial risk and managing change, so thought I’d share some of my thoughts here. Change projects are essentially about people. A successful change depends on…
In today’s workplaces, psychosocial risks—those that impact mental and emotional wellbeing—are being increasingly recognised as serious hazards. These include everything from burnout, stress, and anxiety to more severe psychological injury. While managing these risks is a shared responsibility, managers and leaders are uniquely positioned to create meaningful change. With the…
In talking with my colleagues, clients and friends, I’m struck by the incredible opportunity we have right now for growth. In spite of, or almost because of, the global challenge we’re faced with, we have an opportunity to step up to really being the Personal Best version of ourselves, for…
Despite Kotter’s 8 steps, Bridges’ 3 phases, ADKAR’s 5 stages and Lewin’s 3 actions, the literature is overflowing with examples of failed organisational change projects and the trails of destruction left in their wake. Why? “Organisations don’t change… People do”. So, no matter how lean your thinking, how strategic your…
Sadly I have a plethora of unhealthy (well, perhaps untreatable) indoor plants in my house. I hold myself completely responsible – I’m not good with them. When a plant gets sick or dies, we don’t blame the plant – we generally take responsibility for not providing the water, sunlight or…
Resilience Re-boot is a supported, self-paced on-line program which blends the power of personalised coaching support, with expert advice on proven strategies to boost resilience. Is it suitable for me? Resilience Re-boot has been designed for people who are: Looking for sustainable ways to manage the challenges of their job…
