Inspire My Business Blog
Be known as the team that holds awesome meetings
What if you were the team that were known for having amazing meeting processes? It’s amazing how many participants in workshops, as well as clients, share that they get double and even triple booked to meetings. Inviting someone to a meeting when they are already...
It’s not your role to fill their cup
I had a chat with a wonderful client recently who asked me, “What fills your cup?” I let them know mountain bike riding, cooking, gardening, watching movies and spending time with the family having deep discussions and laughing. He advised he is on a mission to find...
The Art of Influencing… Balancing Head and Heart
In the dynamic landscape of leadership and team dynamics, influencing stands as a cornerstone skill. Yet, many find themselves grappling with its nuances, often hindered by fears of appearing insincere or overly sales-oriented. This reluctance to embrace influencing...
Why the Leader is the Linchpin
Gallup research tells us that managers account for 70% of variance in employee engagement. On top of that, only 30% of employees in the US are engaged at work, and the worldwide statistic stands at only 13%. So what does this mean? Besides the old saying “People join...
The Dual Role of Effective Leadership | Caring and Challenging
Effective leadership is not just about making big decisions or commanding authority; it's about the subtle yet powerful combination of caring for your team while challenging them to reach new heights. In this article, we explore how these two seemingly contrasting...
Is a lack of clarity stifling you?
“What does a lack of clarity create?” I’ve asked leaders and teams this question hundreds of times over the past few years. The answers repeatably are along the lines of stress, confusion, anxiety, frustration, helplessness, disengagement, extra-work, rework, errors,...
Using Strengths for Productivity
How often do we sit down to plan out our weeks and/or days, but then struggle with motivation and discipline to actually get things done?
Fostering Psychological Safety in Teams: The Key to Unlocking Creativity and Productivity
In today's rapidly evolving and highly competitive business landscape, the success of any team depends not only on their skills and expertise but also on their ability to collaborate effectively. A crucial element that underpins successful collaboration is...
The fine balance between work priorities and human needs
In some recent coaching conversations with leaders, they have shared insights like, “I’ve never worked harder in all my life”, “In over 30 years, I’ve never worried so much about the safety and well-being of my people”, “Everyone is just so tired.” Gallup reported...
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of NSW, and their continued connection to land, water and culture.
We are based on Awabakal country and feel privileged to be on this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.