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Some time ago at one of our Proteus programs I remember vividly where a Director of Nursing (half-joking), shared with the group: “If a nurse actually turns up for a…
I love the Olympics. The spectacle of the world’s finest athletes coming together every four years is such a treat. There’s the obvious pageantry and the traditions, but what I…
This may surprise some people but whenever I’m in need of some creative inspiration, my ‘go-to’ person is Elizabeth Gilbert of Eat, Pray, Love fame.
At Proteus, we love arriving at least an hour early and being super-organised for all our events, training programs and workshops, regardless of whether they are Face-to-Face or Virtual.
At Proteus when a new person starts work with us, rather than give them a list of policies to read and sign for compliance, we prefer to go with the…
Understanding that I may appear somewhat bias, but at Proteus we have recently developed a brand new workshop called Creating A Whole New Mindset that we believe, is the game…
Last week I needed a creative way of rewriting a key section of my upcoming breakfast keynote on the Imposter Syndrome. Maybe there was a component missing, but regardless my…
Trying to lead without any followers is not leading. You may be somebody with great vision and positive intent, but without followers you will not be effective. In fact, you…
It's May already! Here we are, one third of the year has evaporated with two-thirds to go. Some things have been achieved, with much more still to be accomplished.
Back in 1999, not long after I joined Des Penny at Proteus, we created the first program in Australia (as far as we know) solely dedicated to helping organisations to…
I find Easter to be such a perfect space in the year to take time to breathe, rethink and recalibrate, without the intensity of Christmas or the pressure of finalising…
Growing up on a dairy farm in Nar Nar Goon, Gippsland Victoria, the expectation was to either pursue a trade, or continue the farming life. However, this path wasn’t for…
During the worst part of the pandemic in lockdown Melbourne, we were all so VERY CRANKY!! In fact, well beyond Melbourne there was a lot of outrage in the world…
When you stop and think about it, all great relationships are built on continual conversations. Conversations where we are fully present, actively listening and care deeply about having meaningful relationships,…
As I prepare for the upcoming ‘Face-2-Face’ breakfast series in June on Embracing the Imposter Syndrome it got me thinking… When I’m coaching various leaders, they often reveal to me…
Welcome to December, the month that typically feels like everyone is in a race to the finish line. Recalling my mini breakdown in 2019, I decided that ‘this end-of-year madness’…
It was the 1990’s. After volunteering to facilitate some internal workshops and receiving requests to run similar sessions elsewhere, I discovered to my delight, that ‘adult education’ was becoming a…
This piece is scheduled to be released whilst I’m flying to Perth to emcee our Proteus Breakfast Series, “Living and Leading with Insight” featuring Des Penny as the keynote speaker.…
Last weekend, I met a friend at the beach for an early Saturday morning swim. On the walk there and back without realising it, I greeted several people and also…
In 1888 a Swedish inventor named Alfred found himself reading his own obituary in a newspaper with the stark headline, ‘The Merchant of Death is Dead.’ Alfred was very wealthy,…
Right now, I feel like the world is going bonkers and things are a little unhinged! I’m not sure about you, but lately I have been confronted by the seemingly…
Looking back over the past 25 years, it's been remarkable working with leaders who have recognised the importance of prioritising their organisational cultures. They are committed to taking proactive steps…
Back in 1999 when I started at Proteus, I always remember a powerful piece of advice from the founder Des Penny: Respond. Don’t React!
