Category: Weird Wisdom
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The Cost of Conventional Wisdom
The Cost of Conventional Wisdom When organizations stick to the “safe” path:🚫 Innovation slows🚫 Talent disengages🚫 Opportunities pass by The cost of playing safe is often higher than the cost of trying and failing. How is conventional wisdom costing your…
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The Weird Wisdom® Shift
Most organizations talk about wanting innovation. But here’s the paradox: you can’t get there with the same thinking that built the status quo. That’s where Weird Wisdom®️ at Work comes in. It’s not about throwing away structure or breaking every…
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And Its Trademarked
Weird Wisdom® is officially trademarked, along with its guiding principles. For years, I’ve been exploring how unconventional thinking and embracing diverse perspectives create tangible impact in organisations and for individuals. While many talk about ‘weird’ approaches, this is my framework,…
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Ditch The Safe Ideas
What if your biggest growth opportunity isn’t in the safe ideas—but in the weird ones you are afraid to voice? Too often, unconventional ideas get shut down before they’re explored.They feel risky. Unpolished. Even unrealistic. But here’s a truth: the…
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Collective Learning
Last weekend I travelled to New Zealand for the PSANZ Trailblazers Convention. I was honoured to speak at the event, but what I’ll hold closest are the friendships, connections, and unexpected lessons. After receiving thoughtful feedback from Yamini Naidu, CSP,…
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Why Not?
Every disruptive idea begins with a simple question. Why not try it differently? Why not challenge the way it’s always been done? Why not embrace the weird? In today’s fast-changing world, those who dare to ask “Why not?” are the…
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Stop Playing It Safe
Playing it safe might keep things steady—but it rarely sparks fresh ideas. The real future is built by those who dare to question, challenge, and imagine beyond the obvious. Weird Wisdom® invites us to embrace unconventional thinking, explore fresh possibilities,…
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Website is Live
After a long stretch of scribbles, edits, late-night re-thinkings, and plenty of laughs… my new website is finally live! This wasn’t just about building a site, it was about getting clear on my message: the value I bring, the results…
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Is Your Team Stuck
Is your team stuck in the trap of conventional wisdom? You might notice the signs: We’ve always done it this way. Risk feels scary, not exciting. Meetings reward consensus over curiosity. Failure is feared, not shared.Creativity is seen as a…
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Spark Big Shifts
A Team That Broke Routine Team meetings always being held at same time despite team working shifts because “that’s what works.”One member suggested experimenting with timing and format.They tested. They failed. They learned.And they discovered a new time that doubled…
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