Stanford sociologist Mark Granovetter coined the theory of “The Strength of Weak Ties”, and recent research continues to back it up. His findings suggest that our looser connections, those acquaintances, colleagues we know...
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Trust Isn’t A Soft Skill
Can we talk about trust for a moment? It seems like it’s getting harder to come by. In my coaching conversations, whether with execs, team leaders or other coaches, the topic of trust pops up again and again. And not just...
Lessons From 3000 Feet
Lessons From 3000 Feet "If anything happens, you need to pull this lever here at the top to deploy the canopy, unbuckle your harness, then stand on the seat and jump out. Once you're out, pull the ring up and hard to deploy...
Lift As You Climb
Lift As You Climb – A Full Circle Moment on Courage You know those full circle moments that take you by surprise and leave you smiling at the timing of it all? I had one of those last week. As part of the Elevate community...
When You’re a Square Peg in a Round Hole
Have you ever felt like a square peg in a round hole? I have. Often. Especially in school, where being “different” wasn’t celebrated, they tried to correct it. I actually enjoyed school – but more for the social side (a...
Unearthing Hidden Talents – Beyond The Top 5
My chickens are free range during the day and love nothing more than scratching through the compost pile, turning over scraps and leaves to find all sorts of goodies hidden beneath the surface. They’re on a...
Are You Moulding Your Talents To Strengths?
Moulding Talents to Strengths Takes Time To Get To Mastery Ten years ago, I took a leap—turning my passion for strengths into a full-time business. I first discovered my Strengths in 2009 whilst working as an Account...
What Sydney Harbour Can Teach Teams
Five Truths That Keep Teams Moving Forward I was recently in Sydney for a client workshop. It was a grey morning, and before the session, I sat by the harbour with a tea, watching the movement around me. Ferries zipped...
The Trust-Hope Connection: Strengths-Fuelled Teams That Perform
The Trust-Hope Connection: Strengths-Fuelled Teams That Perform We talk a lot about leadership, but let’s be honest—most of the real action happens in teams. Whether you lead a team or are part of one, it’s the daily...