Category: Weird Wisdom
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The Courage to Challenge
When faced with mounting environmental concerns, Patagonia challenged the traditional business mindset of profit above all else. They reinvented their brand by prioritizing sustainability, even encouraging customers to buy less. Their courage to challenge industry norms turned purpose into profit…
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Why I No Longer Join Committees and Boards (And Why That’s Okay)
There is something interesting that happens when you stop volunteering for things people expect you to say yes to. Some people nod and accept it. Others accept it with a sigh. A few keep circling back the next year as…
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Leadership Without Permission: How Influence Actually Works
There is a long history of treating leadership like a rare prize. Something handed out sparingly. Something you earn only after years of proving yourself. Something that lives in certain offices or comes with certain titles. It is one of…
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Big, Bold, Bright, Shiny
There’s a strange pressure these days to make everything look bigger than it is. Big plans. Big launches. Big energy. Big declarations about how this year, month, or week will finally change everything. It’s addictive. And it’s distracting. Because while…
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Global Speakers Summit
I’ll be Speaking at this event in Cairns in March 2026. Early Bird registration closes 1 December 2025, a perfect incentive for you to get in early and join me.
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Test your Assumptions
You can’t celebrate diversity without embracing discomfort. It is part of the deal. When people bring different experiences, ideas, and lived realities into a conversation, it will stretch you. It will challenge what you thought you knew. It might feel…
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Stretch
Progress lives in the discomfort of challenging norms. Real growth begins when we stretch our comfort zones and question what’s familiar. That’s where the Weird Wisdom® mindset thrives. Ready to lead with curiosity? Join one of my Weird Wisdom® sessions.
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Micromanaging my Roses
I wanted my rose to bloom so badly that I kept checking on it all day. Micromanaging it. Wishing it would hurry up.Here’s the thing I finally realised: growth doesn’t respond to pressure. You can’t rush the outcome. You can…
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Highs and Lows
We tend to chase the highs and dread the lows, but here’s a thought: both can be imposters. The highs can make us overconfident, blind us to warning signs, or make us think we’re “there” when there’s more to learn.…
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Weird Wisdom Principles in Action
Weird Wisdom® at Work thrives when organizations dare to stretch the box. These principles aren’t just abstract ideas—they’re daily practices that unlock creativity, fuel resilience, and empower teams to innovate with confidence. When everyone embraces them, unconventional thinking becomes a…
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