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Leading Under the Pressure of the Pandemic
Leaders are known by the influence they leave on the communities they serve and the staff they lead. When faced with adversity, the skills as a leader will be challenged beyond what can be imagined. In...
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Making a career change? Here are 5 essential steps you need to take
It’s not unusual for some people to realise several years down the line that they’re stuck in a rut and looking for a change. A career change can be such an inspiring and invigorating time, however, it...
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The benefits of being an introvert when building business relationships
Some people love networking, others shudder at even the thought of it. While you may think that being an introvert is a drawback for those in business, it is actually an amazing quality for building...
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Thinking of starting a business with your best friend? 8 tips to ensure success
The thought of starting a business can be daunting - but what about starting a business with your best friend? We understand that some of you may think that sounds like a terrible idea (because, you...
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How 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...
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If offices are a thing of the past, how can we thrive working from home?
As companies look to reduce their office footprints, what does the future of working from home look like? We started the year with a resurgence of posts on LinkedIn about research findings that...
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5 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...
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How 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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Securing 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...
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3 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...
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Six 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...
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How 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...
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Four 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...
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Beating 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 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 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 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...
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How 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 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 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...
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