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The hidden skill in every leadership role; let's call it what it is.
Four tips all leaders should consider.
Melina Lipkiewicz
Aug 133 min read


From Disempowerment to Empowerment: A Leader's Guide
A 2 minute read full of strategies to empower others.
Melina Lipkiewicz
Aug 132 min read


Leaning into challenging conversations with confidence
Melina and Suria at work in Halifax Street Our work with leaders, as well as ourselves, often centre's on strategies to effectively...
Melina Lipkiewicz
May 192 min read


A coaching checklist
Executive Coaching, the benefits and a checklist for leaders.
Melina Lipkiewicz
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Courage + Belief: the start of my leadership journey.
People often inquire into your back story, and I do prefer keeping that conversation for more intimate in person settings, as most who...
Melina Lipkiewicz
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Women in Leadership Summit, 2024
Tips for today's leaders.
Melina Lipkiewicz
Sep 24, 20244 min read


Coach or Mentor? Is there a difference?
Do you need a coach or a mentor, or perhaps one of each?
Melina Lipkiewicz
Sep 18, 20243 min read


Beyond Burnout: The Science-Based Approach That Changed My Life
Have you found yourself feeling a bit... 🤔 flat, stressed, challenged, or possibly even burnt out? 🔥 If so, you’re not alone. We all...

Suria Ward, Facilitator, Speaker, Career Coach, Mum
Sep 18, 20244 min read


What do leaders bring into the coaching arena? And what's off the table?
Our curiosity led us to analyze data from the past 4 years and use a heatmap approach to validate the trends we sensed emerging in...
Melina Lipkiewicz
Sep 17, 20243 min read


The value of executive coaching. Why it's the greatest secret weapon any leader can have.
Coaching is a reflective space, where you collaborate with someone experienced in holding space for you in a way that is trusting, safe...
Melina Lipkiewicz
Sep 17, 20242 min read


Discover the Power of Emotions in Leadership!
Leading with Emotional Intelligence
Melina Lipkiewicz
Sep 13, 20243 min read


Emotional Literacy can open up a new world for todays leaders.
Suria and I recently discussed the importance of emotional literacy in emotional intelligence, exploring the connection to leadership and...
Melina Lipkiewicz
Sep 12, 20243 min read


Are we underplaying our best talent? And what is needed to play your people BIG!
Giving and Receiving feedback that lifts others.
Melina Lipkiewicz
Aug 15, 20243 min read


Protecting Workplace Culture: Talent and Hiring Managers as first responders.
Hiring for Culture, not just skill.
Melina Lipkiewicz
Aug 14, 20244 min read


Is Empowerment a road to accountability?
Are you the kind of leader that empowers others?

Melina Lipkiewicz, Executive Coach, Facilitator, Speaker, Entrepreneur, Mum
Apr 5, 20243 min read


To Motivate? Inspire? or Influence? Leaders, which will it be!
Leaders that inspire, motivate and influence.
Melina Lipkiewicz
Feb 29, 20243 min read


Part 2: Inspiring workplaces cultures to thrive and the role of leaders.
We all understand leaders play a role in culture and are central to cultivating a thriving workplace, but how much of a role do they...
Melina Lipkiewicz
Feb 28, 20243 min read


Inspiring workplace cultures to thrive, and the role of leaders.
Late 2023, I presented on this topic at the SA Women's Summit. Having spent all my life in leadership roles in corporate, 8 years ago I...
Melina Lipkiewicz
Feb 28, 20243 min read


A Roadmap to Creating a Thriving Workplace: Fostering Engagement, Well-being, and Success
In today's rapidly changing landscape, organisations are aware more than ever before the value of a thriving workplace culture. A...
Melina Lipkiewicz
Feb 28, 20242 min read


Unleashing the power of leadership: A guide to Inspiring and Influencing others!
Great leaders have the ability to inspire, empower, and influence their teams to achieve remarkable results. But what does it take to be...
Melina Lipkiewicz
Feb 28, 20242 min read


The repercussions of speaking up. The pull between courage and fear!
Recently I found myself in quite the conundrum. An urge to question the process, and by questioning I was signalling apprehension, a...
Melina Lipkiewicz
Sep 28, 20233 min read


Coaching, a critical leadership skill to build empowered teams!
In the context of modern leadership, which is not defined by title, status, and authority but by influence and empowerment, coaching has...
Melina Lipkiewicz
Aug 28, 20233 min read


What's driving the change to lead differently today? Leadership 4.0.
I wanted to take you on a journey to consider what #new ways of leading are needed today and what is driving the need for us to lead...
Melina Lipkiewicz
Jul 18, 20236 min read


Unveiling the Power of Trust-Building Leadership. Can Leaders Really Prime for Trust?
Trust is foundational to strong relationships and impactful collaboration. As leaders, the ability to inspire trust among team members is...
Melina Lipkiewicz
Jun 27, 20232 min read
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