Gaining Strategic Alignment – Why HR’s Role Cannot Be Underestimated
Why HR Matters in Strategic Alignment I had the pleasure of facilitating a strategic workshop for a not-for-profit last week, and I was reminded just how much I love these sessions. The passion, dedication, and resilience of the team were palpable. But what truly struck me was the raw emotion in the room as people […]
Growth is Exciting- But How Do You Scale Without Losing the Magic?
Scaling Your Team Without Losing Your Culture Your business is growing—amazing! But how do you scale a team or organisation without losing the special spark that made it successful in the first place? For many businesses, it all starts with a tight-knit group—people who are deeply connected, trust each other completely, and are fiercely committed […]
Scaling or Transforming Without Losing Your Soul
Common Challenges Experienced by Scaleups and Growing SMEs Why a Virtual Chief People Officer Might Be Your Best Move Yet Transformation—be it scaling your business, expanding teams, or redesigning your organisation—can be journeys filled with excitement and anticipation. Yet, they often come with their fair share of challenges: Sound familiar? You’re not alone. These hurdles […]
Gen Z & Millennials: Shaping the Future of Work
Before we dive in, I want to avoid painting everyone with the same brush. While Deloitte’s 2025 Gen Z & Millennial Survey offers important insights, people are wonderfully unique, and no survey can define them all. A personalised, holistic approach to talent management is key to any effective People & Culture strategy. Many of these […]
Why are some SMEs struggling with business performance and their people?(And how to flip the script!)
If you’re an SME leader, chances are you’ve worn more hats than a Melbourne Cup crowd. One minute you’re the CFO, the next you’re HR, IT support, barista, and chief therapist. It’s exhilarating but also exhausting. While small and medium-sized businesses are the lifeblood of our economy, many are quietly struggling with two big things: […]
The Great Workplace Paradox: 5 Steps for Leaders & Employees to Navigate,Survive (and Thrive) in 2025’s Bizarre Job Market
The 2025 Job Market: The Salary Squeeze, Redundancies, and What We Can Do About It If you’ve been reading the headlines or doomscrolling LinkedIn lately, you’ve likely seen two big themes emerging: “I’m ready to quit.”“Mass redundancies across multiple sectors.” Yep. Both are true. According to the latest Hays Salary Guide reported by Nine News, […]
The Rise of the Fractional C-Suite: Why HR Leadership on Demand is a GameChanger
Fractional C-Suite Leadership: Why the Fractional CPO Is on the Rise In today’s fast-moving business world, organisations are rethinking how they access senior leadership expertise. Enter the fractional C-suite: highly experienced executives who step into a business part-time or on a project basis, delivering strategic leadership without the full-time headcount. While fractional CFOs and CMOs […]
Are Boards Managing Risk Effectively? Insights from the Risk Appetite Table
Last week, I had the privilege of facilitating a Risk Appetite Statement workshop with a board deeply committed to stewarding their organisation’s future. The session sparked powerful conversations about the evolving role of boards in managing risk. Traditionally, board discussions centred on current and known risks — cyber threats, compliance obligations, financial exposures. But in […]
Strategy, Organisational Design & Psychosocial Safety
Smart strategy doesn’t just drive results — it protects your people. Most leaders view strategy and organisational design as levers for growth. But they’re also powerful tools for safeguarding wellbeing. When poorly executed, they can create psychosocial hazards like excessive workload, role confusion, and unmanaged change. When done well, they become protective factors — reducing […]
Creating Healthy Workplaces: Designing the Future by Acting in the Present
What it really takes to build a healthy workplace in an era of constant change After attending a thought-provoking webinar hosted by Medibank on Leading the Future of Work—featuring Katelyn Reddin, Head of People Strategy at Medibank, and Reanna Browne, award-winning strategic futurist—we were inspired to continue an important conversation: What does it really take […]