He stopped the champagne
There’s an unwritten rule in sport: if you’re not Australian, you have to dislike them.
Then in January 2022, a seemingly insignficant decision by an Australian cricket captain changed that for me.
On being called back, saying your own name and what belonging asks of leaders.
The Identity Tax
Earlier today, I spoke with a young lawyer navigating something no textbook ever covered.
He's qualified. He's driven. And every Friday night, he quietly pays a price that never appears on any invoice.
If you've ever calculated how much of yourself was safe to bring into a professional space - this is for you.