(1 minute read) “A mind stretched by a new experience, can not go back to its original dimensions.” Oliver Wendell Holmes In the mid 1800’s, high-jump competitions were known to be held at various Highland Games in Scotland. Then, in 1896, they were included in the first modern Olympic...
(2 minute read) “You’re serving a customer, not a life sentence. Learn how to enjoy your work!” Laurie McIntosh It’s been 3 years since I last saw Nathan, who was then running his café in Richmond (an inner suburb of Melbourne). Bumping into him outside a well-known hotel in...
(2 minute read) To be more effective in our pursuit of sales on behalf of a given client, it is necessary to first understand, ‘what is the purpose of our sales activity?’ Often, the response to this question is, ‘to get the prospect to buy’, or ‘to get the...
(1 minute read) When are you at your best? Do you know what conditions you require to produce your best work? Along with a series of other introspective questions, these prompts help us develop a greater understanding of ourselves, and lead to greater fulfilment in our personal and professional...
(2 minute read) During a recent coaching program, while discussing tips and effective methods of goal setting, we broached the topic of personal accountability. That is, how can we remain accountable for the promises we make to ourselves? It was during this session, that I introduced the group to...
(1 minute read) The term Wellness is another which has received more attention in the past 5 years, than previous. In addition to our search for the ideal work-life balance, more individuals and workplaces are placing a higher priority on their wellness – and that of their team-members. Earlier...
(2 minute read) In addition to the multitude of physical and social consequences of the recent pandemic, we’re continuing to experience impacts to the way we work. Early in 2022, the media grabbed hold of a phenomenon (their word, not ours) labelled ‘The Great Resignation’, where individuals were placing...
(2 minute read) Imagine dedicating almost one year of training to improve your leg flexibility to the point where you could execute a karate-kick manoeuvre that you’d need to complete just one of the thousands of intricate moves on a record rock climbing attempt. While this level of dedication...
(2 minute read) Let’s start with this question. ‘On a scale of 1-10, how weird are you?’ It’s likely that a) you were able to give a response to this question without too much consideration, and b) that you’d be more reluctant to ask another person to give you...
(2 minute read) “There is rapture on the lonely shore There is society where none intrude by the sea And music in its roar I love not man less, but nature more.” Lord Byron, 1812 If we put the differences of introverts and extroverts aside and focus purely on...
(2 minute read) Within your workplace, you bring 3 components to the table: your skillset, your toolset, and your mindset. Skillset: your competencies and capabilities, based on knowledge and experience Toolset: the methods and tools you possess to get things done Mindset: how you see the world and how...
(2 minute read) “Organisational culture has direct consequences for success and happiness” Adam Grant, Organisational Psychologist We like to highlight and share the stories of great places to work, also referred to as ‘destination organisations’. In such workplaces and organisations, the culture is conducive to doing great work, while...