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Managing What Matters – Responding Well to Everyday Challenges
Frustrating processes will always be part of our work, so the need to build frustration tolerance will be ever-present.
Strengthening personal agency our hidden superpower
When we build our capacity for self-awareness, self-leadership and self-management, we don’t just feel more empowered - we ARE more empowered.
Leading from Within: Growing Strong, Safe and Sustainable Leadership
In the ever-changing terrain of healthcare and human services, leadership is not only about holding authority.
The Ebb and Flow of Thriving at Work
Are we expecting too much from ourselves? And more importantly, are those expectations helping - or harming - our capacity to grow?
What Happens When You Are Kind to Yourself
We speak kindly to colleagues, offer empathy to the people we support, and extend patience to others. Yet when we stumble or fall short, we turn inward with criticism.
Reclaiming Gentleness in a Demanding World
In a system that often feels harsh, how do we continue to lead with gentleness?
From Capable to Accountable: Recruiting Self-Leaders
Self-leadership is the ability to take ownership of one’s role, behaviour, wellbeing and impact. It is about being reflective, not reactive. Proactive, not passive.
Your Inner Dialogue Shapes Your Outer Leadership
Our inner dialogue is the foundation of self-leadership…… it influences our confidence, decision-making, and emotional resilience.
Why Self-Leadership is the Foundation of Effective Leadership
Strong self-leadership ensures you’re navigating with purpose, creating a team dynamic that thrives on trust and alignment.
Thrive Sustainably in 2025
As we are starting to gear up for the year ahead, it’s critical to reflect on the habits and practices that support our well-being and capacity to thrive.
Welcome to 2025: A Year of Learning, Re-Learning, and Unlearning
As we embrace the fresh start that 2025 offers, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on our past experiences and set our sights on the future
Do you need a strategic reboot?
As we approach the end of the year, this is a traditional time to slow down and reflect on the year that has been.
Self-Care: Indulgent or Investment?
Self-care and the commitment we each make to create a sustainable career is critical.
How do you build your bandwidth?
As we expand our capacity to be present and effective in our personal and professional lives, we not only navigate challenges with grace but also unlock the potential for genuine fulfilment and impact.
What hinders your ability to build bandwidth?
Our bandwidth is like the foundation of a house, you can’t see it directly, but if it is not solid, the house is shaky and unsustainable.
Can you tolerate doing something that is just good enough?
So, how do we decide when perfection is needed and when good enough is just that—good enough?
Do you have a love-hate relationship with receiving feedback?
It’s a strange paradox—we long for feedback because we know it’s crucial for growth, but we also hate hearing it because it often stings, even when it's well-intended.
Brake or Accelerate? Driving Self-Leadership with Balance
Self-leadership is about driving your actions, your decisions, and ultimately, your success. It’s not just about having the courage to act (accelerator); it's also about knowing when to pause and reflect (brake).
Are you a work in progress? And is that OK?
Giving yourself permission to be a work in progress means recognising the foundation you're building on and acknowledging that growth is an essential part of becoming a more effective leader.
How are you supporting yourself?
Think of yourself as a lighthouse. Just as a lighthouse must maintain its light to guide ships safely to shore, a leader must take care of themselves to effectively guide and support their team.