Rejection Can Be Redirection
At some point in life, we all experience the sting of rejection. It can leave us numb, questioning our worth, and wondering whether all our hard work has been for nothing.
In those moments, rejection feels deeply personal. We often see it as a closed door, a failure, or proof that we are not good enough. But what if rejection isn’t the end of the story? What if it’s simply the moment your story changes direction?
Beyond Wellness Programs: What a Weekend with SES Volunteers and a Lesson from Thailand Taught Me About Human Sustainability
Last weekend was Global Wellness Day. Coincidentally, I spent it attending a Queensland SES Women in Leadership workshop on the Gold Coast, a program developed by volunteers, for volunteers.
As both an SES volunteer and Trainer & Assessor, I was grateful to spend the day alongside an incredible group of women from diverse industries, backgrounds, experiences and life stages. Some were seasoned leaders.
Becoming a Workplace Wellness Leader in 2025: Opportunities for You and Your Organisation
The role of a Workplace Wellness Leader is evolving, and in 2025, it presents more opportunities than ever—for individuals stepping into this leadership space, for organisations prioritising wellbeing, and for the people within those organisations who benefit from a culture of care. More than just a compliance requirement or a mental health initiative, workplace wellness leadership is about taking a holistic, whole-person and whole-organisation approach to create a workplace that truly supports people to thrive. Just as organisations invest in leadership development, operational excellence, and strategic growth, wellness leadership requires the development of key competencies to embed sustainable wellbeing strategies that are the best fit for the people and the organisation.
Personal Wellbeing: Building a Life You Don’t Need to Escape From
Personal wellbeing isn’t always about relaxation, retreats, or reward—it’s about making daily choices that allow you to thrive, not just survive. It’s about creating a life that sustains you, rather than one you constantly need a break from. We often think of wellbeing as something we “do” when we’ve reached breaking point—a response to stress rather than a foundation for a fulfilling life. But true wellbeing isn’t about bubble baths, wine nights, or weekend getaways. It’s about the deeper work—the often uncomfortable, unglamorous decisions that set us up for long-term health, happiness, and resilience.
Maintaining Our Wellbeing as People Leaders: Energy Management, Boundaries, and Building Resilience Over Christmas
As people leaders, we carry a unique set of responsibilities—leading teams, guiding projects, and ensuring that our organisations remain successful. But in the hustle and bustle of leading others, it’s all too easy to neglect our own wellbeing. As we approach the Christmas season, this challenge becomes even more pronounced. With the year winding down and the pressure of finishing projects and preparing for the holidays, it’s essential to be mindful of our wellbeing.
Why You Procrastinate and How to Overcome It
You procrastinate because the thought of taking action on a particular task doesn't feel uplifting. There are lots of actions that give us that “Ugh” feeling when we even think about doing them. The less-than-uplifting action could be going to the gym, doing your...
A Foolproof Formula To Shift From Freeze to Flow State
With all the changes and unknowns that we’ve had to contend with over the past two years, many of our clients working in organisations within various roles, and across states and sectors, have shared that employees are feeling ‘stuck’ or 'frozen', particularly over...
15 ways to find your way back from burnout
Preventing burnout protects your overall health and wellbeing, as well as your career. However, if the way you work changed radically over the past year, your old defences may not be enough. How do you know if you’re burned out? Some of the most common signs include...
12 Quotes about Mindfulness from Jon Kabat Zinn
Inspired by Kay McGrath OAM's keynote at the Bond University Women's Network event for International Women's Day and her timely mindfulness quote from Jon Kabat-Zimm, I reflected on my own mindfulness journey and resources that support greater inner calm, particularly...
How Emotionally Intelligent Are You?
Take this FREE quiz to find out! More and more organisations accept that emotional intelligence (E.I.) is important to success, and are using it when they hire and promote. But what is E.I.? E.I. is the ability to recognise and understand your own and others'...