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The Power of Story Telling
A leader who can tell a story well comes across as more genuine, approachable and human. You’re letting the people you lead have a sneak peak into your life – the ups, downs and roundabouts you’ve travelled to get to where you are now.
Being Deliberate About Building Trust
When employees feel trusted, they are more likely to contribute ideas, work better together, and help the team succeed.
Off Balance, On Purpose
Even though I manage my own diary and I have full control over what goes in and when, I wouldn’t change a thing because I have a clear purpose.
Happy 4th Birthday to Vim & Vigour!
I’m excited to continue to apply vim & vigour to Leadership Development, Team Development and Leading Change through programmes, team days, coaching and people leader conferences.
Auckland Writers Festival – My Urban Retreat
Sixteen talks (admittedly, a few too many) over three days delivered just what I was looking for: learning, perspective, hope, inspiration and a longer to-be-read pile...
Leaders as Facilitators
A Wall Walk is a team development activity that draws out different perspectives, reflections and insights. All you need is 90 minutes and $100 worth of materials (including snacks!).
Putting Myself in the Growth Zone
Investing in my skills as a facilitator and coach is the best decision I’ve made this year. I’m so excited to continue to put into practice what I’ve learned and continue to spend time in the Growth Zone.
Creating Connection Through Change
As a leader, knowing about what's on your people's 'change plate' helps you understand their behaviours that might otherwise seem puzzling. Your team knowing what's on your 'change plate' builds understanding of what you're juggling.
In 2024 I’m going to be a POSITIVE CHALLENGER
Words of the Year, resolutions, goals, hopes and dreams. It's the stuff Januarys are made of.
Beware the Transformation Deficit
Transformation Deficit is the gap between the required change effort and employee change willingness.