What my father taught me about building human connection
The following is adapted from Secret Pandemic by Simone Heng. My father worked in a news agency seven days a week for almost twenty years, and I loved watching my father serve his customers. During...
View ArticleLeading from the front: How to spot symptoms of trauma and support your people
As the crisis continues in Ukraine, people in Australia and across the world are coping with trauma responses and impacts on a day-to-day basis. As leaders, we must be able to recognise the signs our...
View ArticleBias: the Achilles’ heel of diversity advancement + 4 things you can do to...
“Bias is the Achilles’ heel of diversity in most organizations” is a statement that I often repeat when working with organizations as they advance their diversity journey. I say this because even those...
View ArticleBeating burnout: How to actually enjoy your time off
Hustle. Grind. Work hard. These are all ways of saying “bust your tush to prove your worth and reach your goals”. Even if it sucks all the fun out of life. While these may be well-intentioned words to...
View ArticleHow one woman created a successful charity with the power of storytelling
Rochelle Courtenay, founder of charity Share the Dignity and nicknamed Australia’s ‘Pad Lady’, is a big believer in using the power of storytelling to inspire men and women to make a difference to the...
View ArticleFour ways to support cultural and linguistic diversity at work
At Leaders in Heels, we are passionate about celebrating women’s stories, and when we heard Div Pillay’s story, we knew we had to share it with you. Grab yourself a cuppa and settle in to enjoy this...
View Article5 reasons your team is ineffective
There are many warning signs to look out for when it comes to an ineffective team, and they should never be ignored. After all, the efficiency of your team determines the volume of your work output,...
View ArticleSecuring Media Coverage for Your Startup
Major media placements can be a boon to entrepreneurs. They increase brand awareness, build credibility, and generate massive amounts of traffic and sales. To give you a competitive advantage, below is...
View Article5 Strategies for Handling Difficult Work Conversations
During your career as a manager, you may encounter sensitive situations with colleagues and employees. Often these problems don’t resolve themselves on their own and employees may be upset, confused...
View ArticleHow to have conversations to get what you want
Do you love flexing your conversation muscle? Or do you run a mile when a big or difficult conversation presents itself? Whether you’re meeting with someone new, speaking with colleagues or connecting...
View ArticleLeading from the front: How to spot symptoms of trauma and support your people
Whether directly or indirectly impacted, the workplace can be a vital, yet often overlooked, source of support. Empathetic distress in response to others in pain is a very human response. Understanding...
View ArticleWhat my father taught me about building human connection
Good rapport is magic because it allows people to feel closer to us and eventually be more easily persuaded by our agenda because they like us. This may sound a tad inauthentic but let me assure you,...
View ArticleBias: the Achilles’ heel of diversity advancement + 4 things you can do to...
Bias is the primary reason why, despite the diversity goals, the same type of candidate is still selected, leading to the same type of team composition and the same team thinking. Bias leads employees...
View ArticleBeating burnout: How to actually enjoy your time off
Hustle. Grind. Work hard. These are all ways of saying “bust your tush to prove your worth and reach your goals”. Even if it sucks all the fun out of life. While these may be well-intentioned words to...
View ArticleFour ways to support cultural and linguistic diversity at work
At Leaders in Heels, we are passionate about celebrating women's stories, and when we heard Div Pillay's story, we knew we had to share it with you. Grab yourself a cuppa and settle in to enjoy this...
View ArticleHow one woman created a successful charity with the power of storytelling
Rochelle Courtenay, founder of charity Share the Dignity and nicknamed Australia’s ‘Pad Lady’, is a big believer in using the power of storytelling to inspire men and women to make a difference to the...
View ArticleSix ways to make your meetings work
Nothing is more frustrating than sitting in endless meetings, feeling like conversations are going around in circles. However, it doesn’t have to be this way! Here are our pro tips to keep your...
View Article3 Ways to Be an Effective, Velvet-Hammer Leader
When it comes to leadership and management style there are two categories most people fall into. Those are sledgehammer or velvet hammer leaders. If you’re reading this post, you are likely a...
View ArticleSecuring Media Coverage for Your Startup
Major media placements can be a boon to entrepreneurs. They increase brand awareness, build credibility, and generate massive amounts of traffic and sales. To give you a competitive advantage, below is...
View ArticleHow to develop an employee training program
There are few steps during the hiring process that are more important than the proper training of employees. However, many businesses fail to recognise this fact, which can lead to high turnover rates...
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