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Creating Space for Sensitivity
When we think about what “normal” looks like in work styles, communication, and productivity, one concept you might not be familiar with...

Rachel Kasa
Oct 3


U-boats, a barrister and thinking differently
One of my favourite stories about innovation, and thinking differently to create the outcome needed, is from WW2. In 1941 the German...

Hilary Bryan
Oct 2


Boundary setting takes courage
Often, huge amounts of courage. Especially when we're setting boundaries at work. Try picking up Defy: The Power of No in a World That...

Rachel Kasa
Sep 3


Who are you giving your power to?
This is a tough one. When we set boundaries, we're defining what we want and need. And if that's not part of our make up, it can be...

Hilary Bryan
Sep 3


Setting boundaries: WFH
We're five years into this Covid-accelerated workplace transformation: flexible - hybrid - remote working. But five years isn't really ...
Kristen Gyorgak
Sep 1


We’re not lazy, we’re wired this way
A lot of us assume that if we can't get more done, we're the problem . We aren't optimising or prioritising , or focusing on...

Rachel Kasa
Aug 5


Funnel that list and zero-based calendaring
I love a list - well actually several lists - all in one place where I can easily access them. Paper, electronic - anything that works...

Hilary Bryan
Aug 5


Use neuroscience to get shit done
In his book, Our Brains at Work , Dr. David Rock has a great metaphor about our brains being like a stage. Here's the visual: The Stage =...
Kristen Gyorgak
Aug 4


Online communication is harder. But is it fairer?
To the surprise of no one - workplace norms have changed. Hybrid, remote and flexible working arrangements are now part and parcel of...
Kristen Gyorgak
Jun 10


VUCA with a side serving of TUNA and a touch of BANI sauce
Let's unpack this. These three ideas are related and worth bearing in mind when you're thinking: what the...? First of all our world is...

Hilary Bryan
Apr 29


Accountability is not just the leader's job
Yesterday I was working with a leadership cohort. We were thinking about what creates high performing teams and the discussion of...
Kristen Gyorgak
Apr 16


4 communication myths to ponder
We dubbed March, myth-busting March. And there are a lot of myths (or assumptions) about what makes for good communication at work....
Kristen Gyorgak
Mar 26


Reverse your rizz: the key to authentic charisma
Forget charisma - put the focus on others to reverse your rizz!

Rachel Kasa
Mar 4


Public Sector Integrity Day: How corrupt are we? Do we have good guidance? And what about lobbying?
The 2024 worldwide Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) was published in early February 2025. And Aotearoa New Zealand has dropped four...

Hilary Bryan
Feb 21


Using genAI? Prompt like a pro
If you’re going to use generative AI models, you’ll need to think about your prompts. This has brought forth a new career opportunity;...
Kristen Gyorgak
Feb 19
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