Australia’s job market is shifting fast, and old hiring strategies are falling short. In 2026, success depends on sharper role clarity, stronger talent alignment, and smarter recruitment partnerships. Here's what business leaders must do to stay ahead.

This month I wanted to share a series of bite-size thoughts for you to digest and consider how they play out in your world.

When someone joins your organisation, it’s more than a new role. It’s a new chapter of their life. They walk through your doors (or log on remotely) with hope, ambition, and energy - but also a fair amount of uncertainty. They’re trying to work out how things really operate, who they can trust, and what success actually looks like. In those first days and weeks, how they are welcomed, supported, and set up matters more than we often realise. It shapes their sense of bel

We are living in a moment where uncertainty seems to be the only constant. From the global ripple effects of political volatility — such as the upcoming US election and unpredictable international conflicts — to the everyday pressures of rising living costs and a shifting economic landscape, it’s understandable that fear is beginning to seep into boardrooms and team huddles alike. The world feels heavy. And in that weight, people look to leadership. They look to you.

There’s a moment in every leader’s life when they realise this: the things they’ve tolerated the longest are the things they’ve chosen...

Here’s how you can transform the New Year’s energy into meaningful motivation for your team.

As a former Olympic athlete, my career has taken a slightly different path to many of the people I work with through my Executive Search and

In most workplaces, working with others can make you feel good, and like you are part of a team. In others, it feels like you are expected t

There are those who lead and those who lead well. What is the defining difference? A great leader who stands out from the rest and inspires

Deciding whether you should do what you love, or stick with what you are good at can be a tough choice. Sometimes, the things you currently

It can be demoralising to stay in a position where you know you are not being fully valued, or given the freedom to do all that you know you

Are you helping people within your network? Do you ever go out of your way to help improve the lives of others, or to make their lives easie

The saying “you only live once,” is not entirely true. The sad fact is some people never live at all. By going to a job that is not fulfilli