Has a tree ever spoken to you? There’s one on the back road to Orange that spoke to me :-) It said “Hang in there, persevere – even when the ground is washed out from under you!” This tree speaks to me of tenacity, of continuing to grow and live your purpose even when circumstances…
Insightful Leadership was the topic I presented at ALGWA’s* 59th Conference, held recently in Dubbo, and I was surrounded by insightful, inspiring leaders from across the state. (below is a picture with inspiring women from Dubbo, Sydney, Gilgandra and Tweed Heads at the dinner at Taronga Western Plains Zoo) Many had come from flood affected…
What does a Leader In Transition need to be mindful of? This was inspired by a recent coaching session covering a topic that relates to many of my readers, so I hope you discover some insights to support you in times of transition. Many thanks to David Rock for teaching me and developing the Neuroleadership…
International Women’s Day is 8 March – this year it’s 101 years of this celebration! It’s an honour to be asked to speak in Gilgandra, my hometown, at the Cooee Heritage Centre. The same building that contains some of our town’s fascinating history, including our own piece of family history – my 97 year old…
Isn’t it cool to stumble upon something that you had almost forgotten?! I just discovered recently that the very first TV interview I did about entrepreneurs is now online, having been posted just a few days before Christmas. I was in Perth, following the Western Australia book launch of Lifting The Lid On Quiet Achievers…
Another highlight of the Neuroleadership Summit in San Francisco was the gala dinner, with Kenny Moore (Kenny The Monk) who shared his very inspiring story and thoughts on changing the corporate world. I asked him after dinner if we could video our conversation as I knew he’d inspire more than just me – it was…
Who loves a fabulous cafe? We were delighted to discover The HUB Espresso Bar & Eatery in Bathurst recently, having lunched there with friends. We went back the next morning for breakfast before traveling home and were further impressed. Apart from the fact that they have the best gluten-free bread ever (fruit toast, sourced from…
Every speaker at the Neuroleadership Summit in San Francisco earlier this month shared some incredible insights and fascinating science – a personal highlight for me was hearing Jessica Payne speak about the neuroscience of Stress, Sleep, Memory and Cognition. I thought her tips were especially important and very practical – so we had a chat…
by Kerrie Phipps What happens when you set a goal/make a commitment? 1. You encounter resistance – it’s like there’s a test to see how serious you are about creating positive change. All kinds of things occur – you suddenly get busier than ever, and you think maybe it’s not the time for this after…