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The Power of Necessity: Assembling a Round Yard in Scorching 30 Degree Heat!

Wow. What was I thinking! But I am so thrilled with myself. I wanted to share a recent accomplishment that had me sweating (quite literally!) under the scorching sun. I managed to assemble a round yard all by myself in 30-degree heat. Yes, you heard that right! As it...

Leadership Development

Hey there! If you’re like most people, you’ve probably heard the term “leadership development” thrown around quite a bit. But what does it really mean, and why should you even care about it? Well, let me break it down for you.

Why is burnout affecting more leaders?

Why are we seeing burnout affecting more leaders? The last 5 years have seen change at a unprecendended levels. Remember, as a leader, taking care of yourself is not only important for your own well-being, but also for the well-being of those around you. By prioritising self-care and setting boundaries, you can prevent burnout and be a more effective leader in the long run.

Leadership Development

Why is burnout affecting more leaders?

Personal and professional development

Equine Assisted Learning is a powerful and effective approach to personal and professional development for people of all ages.

Horses for Leaders

Horses for leaders or equine-assisted learning for leadership is a form of experiential learning that develops a range of leadership skills

Managing People is the Hardest Thing

Managing people is one of the hardest parts of being a CEO, but it’s also one of the most rewarding as your staff are part of your success.

Impacts of Excessive Stress on Leadership

The impacts of excessive stress affect your ability to lead and also your team's performance. As a leader, it's natural to experience a certain level of stress when managing a team. However, there's a fine line between healthy stress and stressful leadership. When...

The Growth is on the Edges

Fear. Anxiety. Dry mouth. Reactive. Upset in the pit of your stomach. Worry. Heart racing. What if… Emotional. Exhausted. As I sit and reflect on the reactions of my mind and body during periods of personal growth they are all very uncomfortable states. I keep telling...

CEOs “it’s lonely at the top”

It’s a common saying among CEOs “it’s lonely at the top.” But why? Being at the top comes with a lot of advantages but it also comes with some unique challenges. Get connected and don’t be afraid to admit you are lonely at the top because you are not alone.

My retail therapy was buying a horse

Ever felt dog tired and just needed a little something to pick you up and make you feel better? Most people buy a new dress, maybe a new lipstick. Well, my retail therapy was buying a horse. After years of not owning a horse with nowhere to put one, I decided that the only thing going to make me feel better was buying a horse.

5 Ways to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence

5 Ways to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence There are countless ways to improve your overall life. However, the chances are high that you're overlooking one of the major areas: your emotional intelligence. Improving your emotional intelligence can create a...

Who do we trust In Australian Leadership?

Who do we trust? Where do we turn to for advice? The bigger question is, what needs to change for our Australian Leadership?

Making Money or Making Memories

What is more important in life? Is it the pursuit of making more money or is it the pursuit of making more memories?

Can Equine Assisted Learning Help Me?

"How can Equine Assisted Learning help me?" This was a question I was recently asked to me. My enthusiastic response was "it can work for anyone if you are willing". Now I know that sounds like it is a throwaway line, but as I started to reflect on the...

3 Steps to Achieving Success In Anything

Do you have specific hopes and dreams that you wish to achieve one day, but have no idea how to accomplish them? Let us give you 3 actionable steps to achieving success in ANY area of your life.

Resting Hard

Recently I was at a leadership forum and casually asked a colleague, “Have you got any plans over Christmas? Are you going away?” and he simply said, “I am resting hard”.

5 Ways to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence

Here are the top 5 ways to boost your emotional intelligence in order to find success. If you want to succeed in both your professional and personal life, there are a broad range of skills that can help. However, the emerging research is emotional intelligence is the...

Useful Tips for Writing Positive Affirmations

The beliefs that we hold are just patterns that we've learned and developed over the years. There are a number of things throughout our lives that play a role in shaping our beliefs. Some of these might be supporting and nurturing, while others might be roadblocks on...

What Makes a Good Leader?

What Is Leadership? Leadership is not a title you can assign to someone. It’s a set of skills that you develop over time and use in different situations. A lot of people think that leadership is about making others do what they want, but it's not. Leadership is...

Becoming More Self-Aware In 4 Steps

Becoming More Self-Aware In 4 Steps Living in a world where we are constantly comparing ourselves to others, can have the sad result of us losing ourselves while trying to be more like everyone we see on social media. We find ourselves judging ourselves and others. In...

A Fundraiser’s Mindset, Secret Ingredient for Success

I have been managing fundraising teams and organisations for more than 20 years. In that time I have always managed growth regardless of boards, the economy, or the cause. I have been doing a lot of reflecting about why some teams can do well during the same time and...