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3 must-do’s to prepare for a cracking January

One of the biggest trends we saw this year in all the companies we worked with was a huge desire to get back to basics – to keep it simple, stop overcomplicating things or trying to do too much. And that same need for simplicity is going to continue into 2026 too. So if you…

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5 red flags that signal you’re in the sandwich zone

Can you remember the last time you had a full lunch break? Or even left the office early? We know middle manager overwhelm is real, so let’s do a little self-assessment to see if you’re showing all the signs of being on the mid-level leader hamster wheel: Is your calendar chock-a-block and you feel like…

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How to help middle managers get unstuck

Traditional coaching just isn’t cutting it for middle and senior managers anymore, in fact it’s leaving them feeling frustrated and like it’s a waste of their time. There are plenty of stats to prove it. The International Coach Federation says coaching contributes to a 70% increase in performance for individuals, 50% in teams, and 48%…

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Why people fail in a new promotion

Have you ever wondered why so many people fail once they are promoted? Even if they were rock stars in their previous role? It’s definitely not just ‘bad luck’ or a ‘bad fit’. In fact, it’s far more widespread. According to Gartner, a whopping 49% of people who are promoted within their own companies underperform up to…

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The social media shake-up of corporate communications

Who would have thought election campaigns and the out-of-touch politicians behind them would be teaching us a thing or two about corporate communications? Because that’s exactly what you can take away from the recent Australian election. Not only were our national leaders well aware of the rising number of Australians accessing news through digital channels…

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6 ways AI can boost your mojo

We know you’re probably bored of hearing how AI is taking over the world, but if it’s here to stay, you may as well make the most of it, right? So let’s get practical and look at how it cannot just enhance your working life but help to motivate you, too. Motivation, or a lack…

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Want to stop feeling stuck? Stick your neck out

Have you ever noticed that after ‘ease back in January’ you can get ‘deer-in-the-headlights February’? All of a sudden you feel the weight of all that’s on your plate, overwhelm sets in and you’re wondering how the heck you’re going to achieve everything you need to. We see this often when February rolls around –…

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5 steps to re-engage your team and their motivation

We could say happy new year to you, but if you’re like a lot of our leaders it might not feel like that just yet. The beginning of a new year is a weird transition time, right? Your body is back, but your head sure isn’t. But here’s the good news – you don’t need…

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Do you lead like Trump or Harris?

Right now there is no better public example of different leadership styles in action than the US Presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. I was in Ohio recently working with some clients when the Presidential debate was on and it was fascinating to hear people share that even after the debate, they were…

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How do you hold people accountable? (It’s not how you think)

Every leader knows that overall team performance is about each team member playing their role and part of your role is keeping your people accountable – but that can be easier said than done, right? The Harvard Business Review shared a study that shows 82% of managers acknowledge they have “limited to no” ability to hold others…

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Newsflash: Focusing on your flaws is a waste of time

Want to increase productivity and engagement in your team? Then it’s time to shift the focus away from what they don’t do well enough, and on to where they naturally excel. There’s a real movement in organisations right now to help people leverage their innate strengths in the workplace and it’s no wonder why. A…

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Effective communication – the secret to great leadership

When it comes to being an effective, successful leader, there is one skill you cannot do without – being a great communicator – but leaders don’t always realise that’s the crux of their problems. Some challenges you might notice instead are: feeling frustrated that people don’t take more initiative and keep checking back for clarity.…

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6 Steps to Powerful Influencing

One of the biggest gaps leaders at all levels often have is not being able to effectively communicate. And despite their best efforts it can stay that way, particularly if they’re about communication in a very linear way. Yes, communication is the ability to give clear directions, hear questions, respond with answers, so that someone…

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How your culture is influencing your recruiting success – or failure

If you’ve heard of ghosting, you’ll know it’s that modern dating phenomenon where someone you were getting to know disappears without warning, never to be heard of again. But it’s not just happening in the world of romance – it’s happening in recruitment too. A recent article in The Independent said that 8 out of…

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Why yearly goals don’t work, and what to do instead

Have you set your annual goals yet? If not, good! Because today we want to share with you a better – and more realistic – approach to achieving things in the year ahead. We’re sharing 3 keys ideas today: Ditch annual goals for quarterly sprints Professional commitments that set you up for success A January…

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Tactician ‘Best Of’ for 2023

The holiday season is upon us and it’s likely you are all set to don those swimmers and thongs and indulge with festive food. But before we close out the year, it’s always worthwhile to do a little recap. Why? Because you did some gutsy things, learnt some important lessons and achieved some big goals…

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The skill that can change your career trajectory

If there’s one skill that can positively impact your career trajectory in 2024, hands down it’s presentation skills. Whether you’re a CEO, frontline employee, or shopfloor sales assistant, everyone needs to be able to communicate in an engaging and clear way. But if you think back to your school or uni days, you may have been…

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Head down, bum up: the sprint to Summer

Do you know what starts mid-October and goes all the way till mid-December? We like to call it… the Sprint to Summer. Today we’re sharing the top 3 things we’re advising our clients to focus on NOW from a learning strategy perspective, so their team has what they need to finish out the year strong…

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5 tactics to turn struggling leaders into high performers

When you become a leader, it can be like someone’s waved a magic wand over you and said: ‘Congrats! You’re now a leader of people. Go forth and be awesome.’ But more often than not, that career-changing moment didn’t come with one thing – instructions. You probably know what not to do because of the…

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Feeling the pain of your performance review? Here’s 5 tactics that will help you achieve your goals this year

For many companies in Australia and NZ it’s that time of year again – performance reviews. You might roll your eyes just thinking about this sometimes-painful process, but it can be an opportunity to take stock, see what needs to be developed, and to plot a path to a better, more effective you in 12…

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