It was during COVID, and after having (and still) endured living and working in the most locked down potential rather than simply exercising control, and doubling down lent itself to building trust and team resilience

it would pass, and the blue skies that followed would bring clarity, and I would reflect back on the resilience A psychologically safe culture is a necessary foundation if you desire to create a workplace where people In part 2, we continue the story by talking about how to activate safety in your workplace!

Silence and agreement is far worse and are indicators that below the surface a different current is stirring PeopleQ are leaders in workplace culture and leadership development.

When trust falls, or is low, people are less likely to cooperate and work with each other, they are more The TRUST crisis, coupled with the need to be more PURPOSEFUL, sustainable and equitable are working I hope you’re beginning to appreciate how this is working together to completely change what we expect Leaders who can keep up with the pace of change, driving more agile, resilient team cultures. future of work, and support organisations to build thriving workplace cultures.

Recently I participated in a Resilience masterclass, and given it's Friday, if you've had a tough week I was directed to a study on the Science of Resilience by Darlene Minimi, and she sums it up beautifully Resilience is not about always experiencing the world in a positive light, it's about the skills we build See things as they are, but not worse then they are 5.

story, and I do prefer keeping that conversation for more intimate in person settings, as most who work And I love working with Leaders.  I fell into leading at 21, fell being the operative word. He gave me HOPE and a FUTURE when outside of work I was falling apart and subjected to partner abuse.

You worked hard to get here. You delivered results when it counted. The Gap Nobody Talks About I’ve seen it in the leaders I work with, and I’ve felt it myself; that strange disorientation of arriving somewhere you worked so hard to reach, only to discover that the game has But the best performers in every field still work with coaches. We work with leaders and organisations across Australia who are committed to building thriving workplace

Melina and Suria at work in Halifax Street Our work with leaders, as well as ourselves, often centre's When challenging conversations are easy, I've observed a powerful combination of factors at work.   So what’s the work of leaders?

But let's be clear about the word influence. For some, it can carry an ethical dilemma. Whatever elevates your experience in the workplace, your career, your aspirations, find someone to pay all your promises (so only promise what you can deliver) and be consistent in how you show up in the workplace I prefer to see it as ways of working, a way of life.

leaders, the ability to inspire trust among team members is paramount to a thriving and high-performing workplace When leaders consistently demonstrate integrity, transparency, and ethical behaviour, and align their words Delegate and Empower: When leaders allow the team to take ownership of their work and make decisions, and leaders who prioritize trust-building are rewarded with a loyal, motivated, and high-performing workforce

Together, you identify objectives and aspirations, often working with an internal sponsor. A coach is a thinking and accountability partner where they require you to do the work, bring a point While a mentor may champion your journey, the coach holds you accountable for the work you choose to

idea is that leaders quickly muscle up on new ways of being to keep bringing their best self to the workplace Core themes circle around a desire to work on themselves and muscle up their leadership skills and meta also collaborating and influencing peers, managing up - a Director, a CEO, a Chair to transforming workplace It’s a supportive process where as skilled coaches we work with you to explore your aspirations, overcome Life and work can be challenging, and sometimes we need an extra hand to navigate through uncertainties