August 23, 2016
“We work with people who only want the data; the facts. Do I just stick with facts or tell stories?”…
Sorry, I have bad news…
August 9, 2016
Recently an oncologist friend shared how the hardest part of his job is giving patients bad news. It’s the toughest…
HA HA! – 3 top tips to using humour in business
June 27, 2016
Humour can help you stand out in a crowd and influence positive outcomes in business. As with any skill, humour…
Why so serious?
June 13, 2016
When was the last time you felt giddy with excitement at attending a business meeting or presentation? a. All the…
Gormless in the city
May 30, 2016
A few weeks ago I was standing on a busy, windy street corner in Melbourne: no handbag, arms akimbo and…
What’s love got to do with it?
May 16, 2016
Talking about love in business might make us uncomfortable. Isn’t business all about head, not heart? When we talk of…
Have you put your garbage out?
May 5, 2016
A few minutes before I was to go on stage recently, the MC who was introducing me glanced at the…
Start with fire
April 6, 2016
When selling fire extinguishers, start with fire, advises an old adage. Yet I often see charismatic leaders who the minute…
Getting your a**e kicked – the dark side of leadership
March 15, 2016
Within the first 18 months of setting up our business, we had an article published in The Age newspaper. It made…
Do you have any lighter fuel?
March 1, 2016
‘Do you have any lighter fuel?’ the interviewer asked Chris Darwin, Charles Darwin’s great-great grandson. Once upon a time, Chris…
Be still my analogue heart!
February 16, 2016
My godmother was in hospital a few years ago having her right knee reconstructed. On operation day, the surgeon came in…
Social norms: your waiter says more than you think
February 9, 2016
During a recent commute between meetings, I found myself tuned into an interview with a psychology researcher. The discussion focused…