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Beyond Strengths: The Power of Uncovering Blind Spots
Throughout my coaching practice of late, and through my ongoing education in applied coaching and discussions with colleagues, I’ve found myself reflecting deeply on the balance between focusing on strengths and acknowledging blind spots. As a coach, I deeply value...
Changing minds in the age of machines.
There’s a lot of conversation right now about how artificial intelligence is shaping tomorrow — what tools we’ll use, how jobs will evolve, and what skills we’ll need to stay relevant. But what we talk about far less is how we manage that change.How do we bring people...
Where Does Behaviour Change Start?
Ask five people where behaviour change begins and you’ll likely get five different answers. Some will say it starts with attitude, the way we think. Others will point to determination, sheer grit to push forward. Still others will argue it’s commitment, the promise to...
The ice breaker
I once attended a brand planning workshop where a new CEO sat at one of the tables. The goal was simple: to be part of the brainstorm, to meet and engage with every member of the team, and to experience firsthand the dynamics, ideas, and energy in the room. What...
The Leadership Leap
Leadership transitions are pivotal moments in a career. Whether moving upwards into senior roles, across borders into new cultural contexts, or stepping into unfamiliar business areas, these times of change are more than a shift in title or responsibility. They are...
So, what do you do?
It’s the question that always lands at networking events, coffees, or casual conversations. Short, simple, loaded with expectation. We scramble for a concise answer — a title, a company, a responsibility — but rarely does that capture the tapestry of our journey, the...
Was Work Ever Really Linear? And What That Means for Leaders Today
At some point, we were sold the idea that life, work, and careers follow a straight line: study hard, land the job, climb the ladder, retire happy. But if the past five years have taught us anything, it’s this: the world doesn’t run in neat, predictable sequences. And...
Scaffolding Success: Coaching in a global world
Global leadership is no longer about staying in your lane — it’s about learning the rules of the road in multiple countries at once.In Australia, the need for cross-border leadership has never been greater. Three in four business leaders report struggling to secure...
Reframing Identity in Transition
Vantage Proof Consulting, 23 July 2025. When leaders accept international roles or take on new assignments abroad, the focus often falls on logistics, onboarding, and performance. But beneath the surface lies a quieter, more personal challenge: the shifting of...