In 2014, I was invited to speak at TEDx in Manly, Australia by an old client of mine who was hosting the event. My talk '10 questions I asked the ocean' tells the story of how, as human beings, we can all consciously evolve, no matter what age we are. Let me know which question 'talks' to you the mo...
For many people, work becomes more than just something you do each day. It shapes your routine, your sense of progress, and often how you see yourself.
When that changes, it can take time to understand what has really shifted.
A role ends, or no longer feels right, and the structure you relied on ...
Have you ever reached a point in your life where something no longer quite fits, yet you are not entirely sure what comes next?
Take a moment to reflect on that feeling, because for many people, this is where a transition begins. It does not always arrive with a clear signal. More often, it shows u...
If you're keen to star up a business, becoming a self employed consultant is an easy way to get started. This simple structure enables you to share your wisdom and knowledge with others. I've been flying solo since 2002, so when Newco Sydney asked me to help them launch their new event in 2017, I ...
Becoming a parent is a major life transition. It changes how you move through your day and where your attention naturally goes. What once felt flexible can begin to feel more structured, and that shift can take time to settle into.
What you may begin to notice is that this is not only about caring ...
There are times in life where you find yourself in a new environment, and it takes longer than expected to feel settled.
At first, it can be difficult to explain. Nothing is necessarily wrong, yet things that once felt simple begin to take more effort. The routines you relied on are no longer there...
There are moments in life where something changes, and it takes time to fully understand what has shifted. A relationship ending is often one of those moments.
It does not always arrive with clarity. More often, it leaves you adjusting to a space that feels unfamiliar, where the routines you were ...
Have you ever had a moment where your health changes, and you realise things are not going to feel the same for a while?
Take a moment to consider that, because for many people this kind of experience is not just about the body. It has a way of affecting how you see your life, how you make decision...
On March 15th 2023, I was invited to share my ideas at Disrupt HR in Sydney. This keynote talk helps HR leaders connect with the risks and issues with letting retirees leave without first handing down their 80,000 hours of experience.
If you work in HR and want to find out more, email or call N...
Kerry Ryan, from Sydney's Inner West Council, attended a My Game Plan program and came up with an amazing purpose for her next life stage. Check out her story above.
Written by Brad Jobe, Retired Leadership Development Consultant.
'The unexamined life is not worth living', said Socrates.
Now I wouldn’t be impertinent enough to challenge nor affirm this piece of Socratic wisdom, though thanks to a Christmas present gifted to me by my eldest Daughter Melinda a...
Written by Chris Mackenzie, Semi-Retired CEO and business owner of Kanyu Escape Rooms.
I’ve been lucky. Very lucky.
I was lucky to have been born in 1950 and, therefore, to have enjoyed my teenage years in the ‘60’s - the best time ever to be young and embarking on my adult life. I was lucky to ...
