Drafting your Personal Development Plan (PDP) (1 minute read) “If you don’t set your own (PD) plan, you’ll fall into someone else’s plan – and they won’t have you as their number 1 priority!” GARY RYAN BLAIR While possessing an updated Personal D...
The Question of Persuasion (1 minute read) As a former speech writer for the White House, and now a successful best-selling author, Dan Pink knows a thing or two about persuasion. He believes we undervalue the use of questions ...
The Thing About Culture (2 minute read) “Hospitality is a selfish pleasure. It feels great to make other people feel good.” WILL GUIDARA The dated definition of Culture reads as; ‘ The way we do things around here’ . One of ...
High Performers (1 minute read) While studying Physical Education in college, I recall the definition of a highly skilled performer from senior lecturer of Skill Acquisition , Dr Ross Smith. Highly skilled performers...
5 Ways to Become a Leader at Work (1 minute read) Developing into an effective leader in the workplace requires a combination of developing key skills, building meaningful relationships, and demonstrating initiative. Here are 5 ways t... Leadership
Power Skills in High Demand (1 minute read) Once referred to as Soft Skills , the non-technical and behaviourally focused competencies which are in high demand amongst employers worldwide are now considered Power Skills . Mia Ka...
Developing Transferable Skills (1 minute read) While you may feel supported and assured in your current employment, it’s a wise career move to keep up to date with the needs or expectations of other employers and organisations. Ste...
The Trouble with Vertical Relationships (1 minute read) It’s believed that many of us have a chart in the back of our minds which compares our self‐worth to the worth of everyone we meet. In this mode of thinking, the people ‘above us’ have...
‘L’ Plates for Leaders (2 minute read) In most regions of Australia, individuals learning to drive will need to develop the knowledge and skills that will equip them to travel safely on our roads alongside other motorists. ... Leadership
The Art of Self Leadership (2 minute read) “Knowledge of others is intelligence; knowledge of self is wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering oneself is true power.” Lao Tzu (Born 571 BCE) Consider yourself as a busines... Leadership
Characteristics of High Performers (1 minute read) High performers are distinguished by a combination of skills, traits, and habits. These include a strong work ethic, a proactive mindset, continuous learning, effective communication, ...
Wisdom of the Ages (2 minute read) Stoic philosophy offers valuable lessons for navigating life, emphasising self-control, virtue, and acceptance of what we cannot control, focusing on what we can, and finding meaning i...