Approaching life from the perspective that you can change and don’t need to be a set way is a powerful shift for leaders and the emerging generation. In this article, ontological coach Lucy Faulconer shows that if you accept what you believe are fixed character traits, you will deny yourself the opportunity to ever transform yourself as a leader or a person of influence.

Want to change your life but feel trapped by your fixed traits?

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?

Establishing standards for yourself is vital if you want to be effective. But if the need for perfection leads to frequent procrastination, missed deadlines or constant self-judgement and ineffective use of time, that’s a problem. In this article, leadership coach Markus O. Winzer explains why perfection prevents some people from performing and creating effective results and what to do about it.

It has to be perfect! How perfectionism is leading to your procrastination

With over forty years of leadership, coaching both leaders and coaches under his belt, John Smallwood, Master Coach and Coach Principal of the Engenesis Coach Academy, addresses the dilemma many leaders and managers face when it comes to being effective in giving and receiving feedback.

Criticism or critique? The great feedback dilemma

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?

As a business or team leader, do you frequently question or doubt yourself in a way that impacts your performance and effectiveness? In this article, leadership coach Markus O. Winzer shares a simple yet powerful ontological approach to transformation when we second-guess ourselves, worry about what others think of us and ruminate about the potential ramifications if we ‘don’t get it right’.

What will they think of me? How to stop worrying about what other people think of you.

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

As organisational leaders, we all want to foster a thriving team culture. But what happens when one or more team members sabotage our efforts with their toxic behaviour? Some would argue that we call them out for being toxic, as though it’s not their behaviour that’s the issue but the individual. In this article, leadership coach, CEO, and psychologist Greg Aldridge explores the growing use of the ‘toxic’ label, its impact and ineffectiveness, and the critical factors that uncover the tr...

Dealing with ‘toxicity’: training effective managers for the future

Do you believe you would be perceived as weak if you asked for help and invited others to contribute to you rather than doing it all yourself? Do you believe showing vulnerability will make you look weak? In this article, leadership coach John Williams unpacks the reality behind maintaining a superhero facade. He reveals why you are limiting your potential, hiding the real you and doing life the hard way if you’re not willing to be vulnerable.

Vulnerability: The kryptonite of superheroes. How to turn it to your advantage?

Modern society has provided an opportunity to redefine the traditional male and female roles that have been passed down from father to son and mother to daughter for millennia. However, rather than treat each other as humans and appoint the best person for the job, we seem to be caught up in the need to balance the power between the sexes, for example, by electing women just because there are too many men at the top. In this article, John Williams discusses why healthy masculinity is no threat t...

Why healthy masculinity is no threat to feminine empowerment, and “real men” are not afraid of women having power

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...

The delusion of invulnerability: The high stakes costs of denying vulnerability

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...