Month: October 2020

Job or Career…Create Your Own Story

Job or Career…Create Your Own Story

‘There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart. Pursue these.’ – Michael Nolan I can clearly remember the moment I gained clarity about my career path. I was 15 years old and drove with my mum to the airport to pick up my Aunty.  […]

Thought Leaders Future Shapers – Committee for Ballarat Podcast

Thought Leaders Future Shapers – Committee for Ballarat Podcast

Committee for Ballarat have recently launched their podcast Thought Leaders Future Shapers and I was honoured to be invited to speak with Michael Poulton, CEO of Committee for Ballarat. The podcast shares the stories of leadership and innovative thinking from local Ballarat people. We talked all things leadership, community, the future of Ballarat and a […]

Know the signs……. Start the conversation

Know the signs……. Start the conversation

#mentalhealthweek #RUOK? Have you noticed a change in your team mate? Start the conversation. Have you noticed a change in your Manager? Start the conversation. Throughout my career I have developed a strong sense of supporting others. These support skills are focussed on the wellbeing of others, the development of trust and the encouragement to […]

All Take No Give | How to Manage Staff Who Take Too Much

All Take No Give | How to Manage Staff Who Take Too Much

Have you come across that person in your workplace who seems to take more than their fair share? They need more flexibility, more emotional support or more reassurance than anyone else? Their ‘give and take scales’ are tipped decidedly towards the take! With the onset of the pandemic, we have seen an avalanche of research […]

What I wish I knew 7 years ago

What I wish I knew 7 years ago

Today marks my seventh year in business. Has being a business owner turned out like I expected? Definitely not! It’s been an amazing journey but seven years ago I certainly couldn’t have imagined this is what Inspire HQ would look like. I’m sure most business owners would agree that there are incredible high’s, extremely challenging […]