Videos

Practical insights on integrating Adaptive Stability into your leadership

Some of the worst failures don't come from one big risk. They come from several smaller ones, each manageable on its own, until they all happen at once. In this short video I look at why that combination is so easy to miss, and how a premortem helps you catch it in time.

Read the full newsletter here: A Powerful Way to Find Hidden Risks Before they Escalate

Boards and leaders are under pressure to say yes to AI. But when an AI tool gets it wrong, they are the ones who answer for it. With no overarching AI law in Australia, just the laws that have always applied, how do you decide well in the race to keep up? I go back to a skill from my years as an in-house lawyer, the one we called being commercial, and why it might be the most useful habit you can bring to AI decisions.

Read the newsletter: The AI Governance Trap Smart Leaders Need to Avoid

I led a team through a restructure once where none of us knew what was coming, and what I noticed in that period changed how I think about leadership under pressure. There's a moment every leader hits where their own state in the room becomes the thing the whole team picks up on, for better or worse. In this video I share what I learned about staying steady when you have no control over what happens next. Read the full newsletter here: Are You Courageously Leading Above the Line?

How often do you pause to acknowledge how far you have actually come? Most leaders in high-pressure environments are wired to focus on what's next. But your own progress becomes invisible almost the moment it happens. There's a reason for that and it's not a character flaw. In this video I share what I would tell my earlier self. Read the full newsletter here: The Surprising Truth About Why High-Achieving Leaders Never Feel Successful Enough

When did you last do something completely out of the ordinary? In this video I explore why stepping outside your routine and allowing yourself to experience unexpected joy is one of the most powerful leadership habits you can build. When we replenish ourselves deliberately, we lead with more clarity, creativity and groundedness. Joy feeds good leadership. Find the full newsletter: The Overlooked Link Between Personal Joy and Adaptive Leadership

I know Melbourne inside out. Last week I still felt completely out of my depth. Taking the Metro Tunnel for the first time with a facilitation on the other side taught me something about leadership: growth happens just beyond the edge of what feels comfortable. In this video I share what that morning revealed about trying new things, creating spaciousness, and leading from courage rather than certainty. Read the full newsletter here: How to Step Into The Growth Zone Without Overwhelm

Rachel Entrekin just became the first woman to win the Cocodona 250 outright, men included running through 407km of desert. It took three years of deliberate progress to get there. Her mantra throughout? Why not me?

This week's insight explores the leadership mindset of backing yourself before the conditions are perfect and keeping at it. Read the full piece in my newsletter: Why Not Me? The Leadership Mindset That Changes Everything

When a reform agenda is urgent, slowing down feels like a risk. But an executive team pulling in different directions makes every pressure harder to manage. In this short video, I explore why tension in a new team isn't always dysfunction — and what a purposeful pause can do for alignment. Read the full insight here: Why Reform Leaders Need to Pause Before They Push Harder

How we behave under pressure says a lot about our leadership. In this short video, I reflect on why kindness, staying grounded and Adaptive Stability matter in the everyday moments when life does not go to plan. Read the full newsletter here: Why Kindness Matters More When People Are Under Pressure

ESG is on the agenda but integration is lagging. That's a leadership issue.

Adaptive stability can help close the gap. It means balancing performance with responsibility, sustaining momentum when priorities compete.

Without it, ESG becomes compliance. With it, it shapes how leaders think and decide.

Read more: ESG is on the Agenda. Integration is Lagging. That's a Leadership issue.

As we embrace a new year, it’s easy to look outward for change. But the real secret to success lies within—by recognising and leaning into your strengths. These unique abilities form the foundation for resilience, growth, and achieving your most meaningful goals. For more on this topic, read my blog post, Your Strengths Your Power Build Your 2025 With What You Do Best

🎥 Talking stress, leadership, and why your habits matter most when pressure hits. Insights into:
✅ Why stress shows up in your body, not just your mind
✅ How even good habits slip when work gets intense
✅ What leaders can do to stay calm, focused, and resilient — no matter how busy things get, Stress management isn’t a nice-to-have; it’s essential for sustainable success.
For more on this topic, read my blog post, How to Stop Stress From Sabotaging Your Leadership Performance

On my last run of 2024, I was thinking about what was good about this year, what I want to leave behind and what I want for next year, which I'm calling '2020-THRIVE'. For more on this topic, read my blog post, Make it Happen Your Best Year Yet Starts With a Plan

On my way to a networking event, I talk about how everyone you meet changes you in some way. Staying open to meeting new people is a great way to expand your horizons and cultivate adaptive stability. For more on this topic read my blog post, How every Conversation Shapes Your Leadership Journey