To be fair, I had never truly experienced the dark undercurrent of a toxic workplace until relocating to Gippsland, Victoria. After years as a CEO and running my own consultancy, I decided to take some time out and return to the coalface, securing a role in suicide prevention. I was genuinely excited, believing I had the skills and experience to make a difference. What I quickly discovered was an environment where ideas were not welcomed but dismissed. Every suggestion was met with a blunt “...

The world is slightly messed up let’s be honest, maybe more than slightly. Each generation seems to think they’ve cracked the code, that they’re superior in wisdom, cooler in taste, sharper in thought. And yet, when you look closely, it’s the same story on repeat: everyone pointing fingers, declaring who’s “in” and who’s “uncool,” while quietly terrified they might be the ones on the outside. Social media has turned this insecurity into a circus. The platforms profit by pushing us against one...

I don’t think it gets much better than seeing someone laugh, smile, or simply radiate happiness especially when you know you had a hand in making that moment possible. There’s something deeply rewarding about contributing to another person’s success. I’ve never felt envy in those moments, only gratitude for being there to witness them. In fact, I often find that the achievements of others ignite something within me, pushing me to chase my own adventures and take on new challenges.

For me,...

That pesky voice inside our heads can be both a friend and a foe. It whispers encouragement when we need courage, yet far too often it delivers doubt, shame, guilt or criticism. What we sometimes forget is that the voice we hear is not only shaped by our own thoughts but also by the words we consume from others and the words we direct toward ourselves.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again,”words matter”. They have a way of taking hold in us. Strangely, the negative ones seem to cling far...