In today’s organisational landscape, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) have evolved from aspirational goals to critical components of strategy. Yet, many efforts remain superficial, focusing on optics rather than fostering true belonging and empowerment. This article delves into the deeper layers of identity and relational dynamics, introducing the Being Framework and the Nested Theory of Sense-Making as essential tools for understanding and enhancing individual and collective performance. By movi...

Are you in the habit of sacrificing personal wellbeing for business or professional success? If so, you’re not alone. Business strategist and consultant Anthea Stevanovic works with business owners daily whose personal wellbeing plays second fiddle to their business and often also everything else in their lives, sometimes with disastrous results. She uses her personal journey and wake-up call to explain why sacrificing your needs for your business is counterproductive and the benefits of bring...

Qualities like compassion for others and self-compassion are often downplayed by leaders who regard them as soft skills that have no place in a professional setting. In this article, Jeanette Mundy, an ontological and transformational leadership coach, explains why compassion and self-compassion are, in fact, critical qualities in leadership and shares eight ways to practise and foster an environment of compassion, including self-compassion, in the workplace.

Have you ever put something off because you were plagued by self-doubt? Getting past putting things off and doubting ourselves requires more than just thinking about it; it demands action and transformation. In this article, Helen Robinett, an experienced connection and influence coach, shares how she was able to kick-start transformation and move forward on a challenging project by stepping outside her comfort zone, being vulnerable, courageous and embracing her imperfections.

In our society, young men are indoctrinated into believing that being vulnerable is weak. However, denying one’s vulnerability is not only extremely dangerous, it’s also delusional. In this article, John Williams explains why every human being is vulnerable and why it is critical to accept that reality rather than fight it. With around 45 men in Australia taking their lives every week and an estimated 50% of the male population suffering from a mental health crisis at some point in their wor...

Most of us know somebody who is transactional in their relationships with others, whether it be someone at work, at home or in our social circle. It might even be you. Some might argue that being transactional is the only way to meet targets at work or protect yourself from being taken advantage of. In this article, leadership and confidence coach Helen Robinett explains why any relationship that focuses on getting rather than giving is toxic and how to build authentic, transformative relationsh...

Running a business can feel like a never-ending marathon, with each day presenting a new set of obstacles to overcome. Business strategist and consultant Anthea Stevanovic regularly works with business owners who put themselves last, often forsaking their health to keep up with it all. In this article, Anthea shares her 5-step exercise to break the cycle for a sustainable business and a balanced, healthy and enjoyable life.

Soldier on when the going gets tough is still a dominant narrative for many of us, both at home and at work. But are we doing ourselves and others any favours by pushing through and brushing personal problems under the rug in challenging times? In this article, leadership and confidence coach Helen Robinett explains why being vulnerable, authentic and assertive is a far more effective approach than soldiering on for all concerned.

It is often in the most challenging situations that we learn what we are truly made of. They also teach us the most valuable lessons. But that does not make them easy. And it can be tempting to run away or turn a blind eye to a situation we would prefer not to deal with. In this article, leadership and confidence coach Helen Robinett shares a personal case study when tough leadership decisions had to be made and she was the only one who could make them. She also explains the factors that allowed...

Many people like the idea of becoming a coach and dive in without considering why they want to pursue professional coaching and what it takes to create a successful coaching business. Many also don’t have an authentic understanding of what it means to be a professional coach. As General Manager of the Being Profile®, Lucy Faulconer leads a global community of coaches and has the opportunity to hear the stories behind why they chose to become a coach. In this article, she shares some of those ...

It's easy to feel isolated, different, alone and excluded when dealing with a disbaility that impacts you 24/7. While some disabilities are visible because they are obvious, there are a vast number of hidden or invisible conditions that affect people's daily lives just as significantly. Many people choose to keep their hidden disability a secret, often not realising the toll that decision can take until things start spiralling out of control. In this article, Wayne Stickel, a wellbeing and effec...

Are you a business owner who feels overwhelmed and frustrated because you are constantly putting out fires? Is addressing whatever issue pops up on any given day preventing you from being the proactive, strategic and productive leader you want to be who is working towards achieving a clearly defined set of goals? If so, you are not alone. Anthea Stevanovic explains why this issue is so common and the steps she uses to successfully support her clients to elevate themselves from firefighters to fu...