Half of all new businesses in Australia fail within the first five years. If your revenue is down and the business is stagnating rather than growing, the harsh reality is that you are at risk of becoming one of those statistics. In this article, effectiveness and leadership coach Markus O. Winzer exposes the myth that the ‘secret’ to long term success in business revolves around skills, processes, training and systems and why the key to sustainable growth is to focus on the so-called ‘soft...

Are you too nice to get what you want?

In this article, well-being and effectiveness coach Wayne Stickel explores the experience of people living with disability in being open, truthful and willing to express themselves authentically. More importantly, he ponders the question: how can we become vulnerable enough to be authentic and genuinely comfortable in our own skin?

How vulnerability can free you of the hard shell of living with disability

By nature, we humans are constantly comparing ourselves to others, and when it appears we are less than or not matching up, it creates discomfort. In this article, leadership coach John Williams explores why humans react in this way, how we can overcome it and why we should celebrate success in others, not tear them down.

Can vulnerability cure the Tall Poppy Syndrome?

Being assertive can be challenging, especially when struggling with self-acceptance. In this article, wellbeing and effectiveness coach Wayne Stickel shares how he struggled with accepting his disability and how taking ownership helped him find a healthy relationship with assertiveness and learn to communicate clearly and unambiguously.

Why the world needs assertive and bold leaders living with a disability

In order for leaders to be effective and grow high performing teams, they need to communicate in ways that build trust and inspire their people to bring their best. Many leaders think this just means telling people what they want, however the reality is that communication is a multi-faceted process that involves far more than just words. In this article, Technology Leadership Coach, Caroline New, explores some of the key elements that contribute to effective communication and how to leverage the...

Becoming better at communication: It's far more than what you say

As leaders, we all face challenges in life - situations that sometimes can leave us feeling diminished or ineffective or even damaged. So how do you bounce back when life throws you a professional curve ball? In this article, Technology Leadership Coach, Caroline New shares the steps leaders can take to rebuild your confidence and effectiveness.

Building your confidence after a setback

Wellbeing in the workplace, or lack thereof, can cause enormous economic loss if not addressed and dealt with effectively. Building wellbeing in the workplace requires leaders to be people-centred, communicate effectively, demonstrate strength of character and promote social support and diversity. But how do they achieve this? In this article, human performance strategist Dr Craig Duncan explores the impact that being self-aware and managing ego and impulsive behaviour can have on improving the ...

The impact of leadership on employee wellbeing in the workplace

If you are living with disability, it’s likely you understand firsthand that your employment options are limited. For many, being self-employed or starting a business is a means to overcome the significant barriers to economic marginalisation and exclusion that exist for disabled people. However, starting and running a business presents its own obstacles and challenges in gaining access to the global marketplace for disabled people, including those living with a ‘hidden’ disability. In thi...

Building a business is hard enough, but what if you’re also living with a disability?

Assertiveness is a quality most of us want to have, but it’s also commonly misunderstood. Many people think that if they demonstrate assertive communication, they are being assertive. In this article, ontological leadership coach Jeanette Mundy explains that assertiveness as a way of Being differs from acting assertively. She also highlights the cost to a business when the leader has an unhealthy relationship with assertiveness and the advantages of fostering a culture of assertiveness through...

Are you keeping the peace? Learn what this is costing you and how you can be assertive and effective

As a first-time business owner, questions about how to sustainably grow your new business would no doubt be on your mind daily. Besides standard recommendations like investing in people to expand the team and ensuring the right structure, systems and tools are in place, one key ingredient is constantly overlooked: how you, as the business owner, are BEING. In this article, Markus O. Winzer reveals how the Being Profile, Being Framework and leadership coaching made all the difference for first-ti...

How to grow your business +30% as first-time business owner

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.

Do you ‘soldier on’ in the face of adversity?

Dignity isn’t granted or borrowed—it’s earned through mastery of one’s Being. It is the unshakable state where no internal or external force dictates your fate. History is littered with those who mistook proximity to power for real strength—leaders who relied on fickle allies, nations that outsourced their sovereignty, and individuals who sought validation over self-sufficiency. The result? Humiliation, disposability, and collapse. This article exposes the illusion of borrowed strength...

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