(2 minute read) When you think of some of the world’s greatest orators – Martin Luther King Jr, Sir Winston Churchill, Maya Angelou, Barack Obama, John C Maxwell – they have certain traits in common. Each demonstrated the ability to influence, persuade and/or move their audience. They also communicated...
(1 minute read) I have a great friend, Tony, who shared this practise with me many years ago as a reminder to his kids of the need to ‘think before they speak’ – with the right, supportive intent. It is as relevant as a teaching tool for our children,...
(1 minute read) During our recently launched program The Modern Coach, we dedicate course time toward completing GAP Analyses for individuals, teams, and businesses. A GAP Analysis allows you to prioritise and address goals by identifying any gaps in the team or business. The gap is the difference between...
(1 minute read) Whether it’s the end of a working week, month, or quarter, we encourage individuals, teams, and businesses to reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and why. The process of reviewing a specific project, or period of work, is essential for teams and businesses who have a...
(2 minute read) I recall a lecture at university, while studying Physical Education, from the esteemed Bill Walker. He was determined to share the distinct differences between Play and Sport so we could understand the contrast and the potential outcomes and implications of both pursuits. Play can be defined...
(2 minute read) “Your past is not your potential” (Marilyn Ferguson) Early morning walks during lockdown 6.0 here in Melbourne can become familiar – if not repetitive – whilst remaining within our respective 5km loop. So, it was refreshing to hear a phrase that was new to me while...
(2 minute read) “It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.” (An extract from ‘Invictus’ by William Ernest Henley) Henley’s epic poem was written after personal adversity (he had his...
(2 minute read) “Oh, it’s great to see you in person. You look different to how you appear via Zoom!” This seems to be the conversation starter that is now doing the rounds at meetings and events throughout Melbourne, as the city’s workforce return to near-normal business occupancy and...
Whether you are aware of it or not, there are attention traps everywhere you turn. Scrolling through your inbox, checking your group chats and social media for the latest updates, or attending some meetings where your input isn’t required – yet alone invited – all qualify. These are classic...
Philosopher and poet, Ralph Waldo Emerson, once famously stated; “Life is a journey, not a destination.” Indeed, the journey is what provides us with such rich and valuable memories – we learn along the way. When individuals and organisations place extrinsic motivations upon their learning activities – passing an...