Have you ever lost your faith in life? You’re doing all the right things — working hard, taking responsibility, supporting others — and you’re making strong, steady progress. Then, out of nowhere, life throws you a curveball that smacks you right in the face. Or maybe it happens more gradually…

What do accountants, bankers, engineers, lawyers, marketers, project managers, and salespeople all have in common? No, this is not the set-up of a joke! It’s a genuine question. As a coach and facilitator, I’ve had the privilege of working with people from a diverse range of industries and disciplines (including…

Hey, I don’t mean to brag, but… I’m a world-class overthinker. On the one hand, I’ve always wanted to be world-class at something, so I’m pretty chuffed about this (!). #lifegoals On the other hand, it can also be a major liability. Someone once told me that the mind is…

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live someone else’s life? After falling down the rabbit hole of the internet (yet again), I recently came across an advertisement featuring an Australian jazz singer whom I’d met at a jazz piano course about 15 years ago. …

Warning: This article contains spoilers. LOTS of spoilers. In three weeks’ time (that’s 21 sleeps!), the remake of The Lion King will be released in Australia. I am VERY excited about this. Not just because it features the voices of two of my personal heroes (Beyoncé and John Oliver), and…

“You got this!” Have I inspired you yet? I didn’t think so. But judging by how often I hear this phrase, you’ll forgive me for thinking that it might actually be effective. Maybe I’ve been spending too much time on social media, but it seems like the “inspiration industry” is…

People talk about “life imitating art” — and it really does. Last week, the abundance of public holidays inspired me to pull out my treasure chest of art supplies and start playing. My mother is a talented artist, so I grew up painting and drawing. I was quite prolific until…

Love it or loathe it, Valentine’s Day has managed to stand the test of time (for over 1,500 years!) and has become a permanent fixture on calendars around the world. For those who are single or have a healthy disdain for “Hallmark holidays”, it’s tempting to roll our eyes in…

How do you protect your home from intruders and thieves (and nosy neighbours)? Does your home have walls? Is there a lock on the front door? A doorbell? Maybe a fence of some description? Have you got a security system (electronic alarm, scary dog, etc)? If you’re like most people…