leadership development

“The true art of memory is the art of attention.” Samuel Johnson  Time, time, time. The number one enemy for leaders everywhere. Once we’ve factored in core work, team development, strategic planning, broadening networks and influence (and the list goes...

You’re having a motivation slump at work. It could be as simple and as temporary as Mondayitis or Hump Day, or as profound as considering resigning. Either way, you’re experiencing a loss of energy, focus, and desire to do your...

If someone asked you to “make time” for something at work, how would you react? I’m guessing you might feel a tightening in your chest, or your head may throb. Perhaps your thoughts fly to your backlog of tasks and...

While many leaders are embracing AI at full speed, few are considering its cognitive, cultural, and developmental implications. AI is not just transforming how we work; it’s reshaping how we think, learn, and grow. As leaders we face a crucial...

Picture this….. You’re in a meeting where AI has designed the agenda, selected the participants, and set the objectives. As you speak, relevant data appears on screen in real time. The system tracks your contributions: how often you speak, your...

As companies rush to deploy AI in pursuit of efficiency and scale, they’re not just automating tasks, they’re redesigning how work gets done. One way to make sense of this shift is through the lens of organisational frictions: the forces...

We live in a world where change is constant, relentless, and sometimes overwhelming. Here in Australia, employees today face an average of 19 organisational changes per year, a number that’s almost hard to fathom. No wonder the willingness to support...

The recent 2025 Australian elections were charged by much stronger undertones than normal. They weren’t simply a nod to a particular party platform, but a vote by the majority of the Australian people affirming a set of national values, i.e.,...

Scarcity mindsets, rooted in vigilance, fear, and defence, were once essential to human survival. Today, however, they are increasingly maladaptive when now, more than ever, we need collaboration, openness, and creativity. This article explores how scarcity remains our neurological and...

Kevin Figueiredo has always had a capacity for seeing people beyond their roles. I’d witnessed this in our many conversations over the years. So, as I embarked on new research into the role of compassion in building relational resilience, it...