It could be because of this. Bringing groups of people together is the most effective way to achieve goals, deliver enormous value, seek fulfilment and enjoy life! Work has the opportunity to be a really productive and fulfilling aspect of our lives. A well formed team, with good psychological safety, a clear mission and well understood…

In most physical activity we train to activate specific muscles, to turn them on at will. To become proficient at this indicates a level of mastery of our physical bodies. We put less focus on learning to intentionally release our muscles, something I think is worth reconsidering. Recently I was…

Earlier this week I was trimming my beard and noticed something new. Two long, thick, white-as-snow hairs protruding from my top lip. I hadn’t noticed them before and they really stood out! They looked like two vibrissae, which are a kind of whiskers you find on many mammals. Vibrissae are…

When the current lockdown in Melbourne was announced, I felt a sense of relief. I felt a sudden inspiration to bake and cook and curl up and read and nap. …

Recently I’ve encountered dysfunctional attitudes that concern me, attitudes that I suspect are common in businesses and organisations. This morning in the dog park I got into a conversation with another dog owner who’s in the management team of a business in the IT sector. In a wider conversation about…

I’m writing this at the end of the second week of 2021. We’ve had enough time to get a taste of what’s in store for the year. What I’m hearing a lot at the moment whilst talking to people in the park, at cafes, with friends and family, is the…

Read deep, not fast. — Last year I read about 6 non-fiction books. I read most days and often carry a book with me wherever I go. …

Recently I applied for a job I really want. The role is at the intersection of my professional expertise and my values and personal interests. I’m really curious to see what comes of it. After submitting the application, I noticed myself dwelling on the likelihood I won’t get the role…

Job hunting isn’t a difficult activity in itself. It’s a common experience for most people at some stage in life. The process is well defined. You write applications, connect with recruiters, network and undertake profile-raising activities. These make up the bulk of the jobseeker’s time. I’ve been doing this for…