Gratitude is waking up each morning knowing that I've been given another day for a reason and acting on that

Our family car has a big, ugly dent along the driver’s door. But here’s the thing — it still works perfectly.
It got me thinking about how often we pour energy into fixing what’s visible, not what’s actually broken — in life and in leadership.
This post explores why we need to focus less on optics and more on what really drives progress.

“Lest we forget" and "never again" can seem like pretty empty statements when we continue to remain silent about ongoing atrocities and injustices 

I usually run to clear my head, no headphones, no distractions — just me and my thoughts. But this weekend, a request from my 9-year-old daughter changed my plans… and gave me a lesson I didn’t know I needed.

Some people hold their space regardless of their position, others hold nothing other than their position.

“I’m not a leader.” If you’ve ever said it, you’re not alone. But that belief might be based on a false idea of what leadership really is — and it might be time to rewrite that script.

Privilege is such a powerful tool that can be used purely for one's own benefit or to benefit others as well #allyship

Last week, I had the privilege of being part of a volunteer team that delivered a hugely successful community event. Over the course of the day, we hosted around 4,000 people — families, friends, neighbours, colleagues and strangers — all coming together in celebration, connection and joy.

Seeking feedback provides a fast-track for improvement and progress 

When you listen well, you hear what's said and what's not

Some of the most important work leaders do is the kind that often goes unnoticed. It doesn’t show up in KPIs, quarterly reports or performance reviews. But ask anyone who has worked under a truly great leader, and they’ll tell you — it made all the difference.

A pause can sometimes say a lot more than words

Hunt out the goodness - a leadership challenge. Not just wait for it to appear, but actively look for it, create it, and amplify it.

If the desire for the correct outcome is stronger than our desire to be right, then debating becomes an art form

Ever feel like life has become unnecessarily complicated? Riding into the CBD, I often look up at the endless office buildings and wonder: "What do all these people actually do?"

To test your real character, check how just you are towards those you dislike, especially when you have authority/power over them

Ignoring or avoiding risk doesn’t make it go away. Instead, learning to assess it properly puts us in control. One of the biggest barriers to taking risks is fear. But fear, like any emotion, is just a signal — it tells us that something matters. The question is: Is this fear protecting me, or is it holding me back?

We tend to think that life only tests us with depravation or scarcity when, in fact, abundance could also be a test

Think about it: Have you ever picked up a habit, a mindset, or even a catchphrase from someone who didn’t even know they were influencing you? Maybe it was a leader at work, a teacher, a coach, or even a stranger whose words stuck with you. As parents, how many times do we hear our parents' words coming out of our mouths?

It seems that our lives have become so full of busyness, distractions, time-fillers and boredom-busters that we no longer prioritise time to think or reflect