Working from home – staying connected with your team
Last week I spoke about how to work from home. This time I’m speaking about how you, as a manager or leader, can stay connected with your teams when you are all working in different locations. There are three main things we need to consider when we work from home –...Staying connected when working from home
How are you??? It’s definitely a weird and challenging time right now, and for many of us, our routines are dramatically changing. Change can bring with it fear and uncertainty. It can also bring hope and opportunity. Yes, I’m definitely scared, however, I’m choosing...Happy families with Dr Justin Coulson
Dr Justin Coulson is one of Australia’s most respected and popular parenting authors and speakers. He is sought after for his expertise in family life, relationships, and wellbeing and resilience; and he is the founder of ‘Happy Families’. Justin has a PhD in Positive...Do you have a morning routine?
You might be asking what does a morning routine have to do with connection, well I’m here to tell you it has EVERYTHING to do with it! There are so many benefits to having a morning routine – not least that it helps set our day up for success. A morning routine can...Connecting through travel – and so much more with Kim Stockham
Kim Stockham and I first met about 14 years ago through our local chamber of commerce. We bonded over the challenges of working from home and staying sane! We also bonded over our shared love of travel. Today Kim is based in Singapore, heading up Corporate...Approaching 50 – ten things I learned in my 40s
I turn 50 next week – eek! Where have the last ten twenty years gone??? Obviously I’m older, hopefully wiser, and I have definitely learned A LOT. I thought I would share my top ten learnings of the last ten years to commemorate the end of my 40s. Which,...Tony Ryan
I first met this week’s guest, Tony Ryan, about 12 years ago when I joined Professional Speakers Australia. Back then Tony was a bit of a legend in Australia’s speaking community, and today is no different. He is a lifelong educator, parent, and futurist,...Becoming more self-aware
An important leadership quality is being self-aware. Something most of us can improve! Being self-aware is about understanding what motivates you, the impact you have on others, what you do well and where you struggle. Stephen Covey says that self-awareness involves...Emergency management with Andrew Short AFSM
Andrew Short AFSM is the Assistant Commissioner for the State Emergency Services for Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES). Andrew is no stranger to the challenges associated with providing effective emergency management, having worked for QFES for over 20...