Your Emotional Blueprint: Unlocking Resilience Through Your Story
This article explores how our emotional blueprint—the patterns in our personal narratives—shapes resilience, showing that reframing hardships as growth fosters strength and adaptability. It also presents three reflective questions to help uncover your emotional blueprint.
Episode 08: Systemic Renewal with Heather Cetrangolo
In this insightful episode of Culture Shapers, I sit down with Heather Cetrangolo, an action researcher and the Founder & CEO of the Academy of Systemic Renewal. Heather has developed Systemic Renewal, a transformative approach that helps leaders rebuild struggling organisations and communities by focusing on identity and purpose before strategy.
The Next Chapter for Women: Rewriting the Narrative This International Women’s Day
As International Women’s Day approaches, we reflect on the bold women who have shaped history—like Clara Zetkin, who ignited this global movement—and the modern women rewriting their own stories today. This article explores the legacy of IWD, the powerful conversations from the Women Leading Boldly Summit, and how The Next Chapter Retreat Whitsundays is creating space for women to step into their next chapter with clarity and confidence.
Rewriting the Rules: How to Build a Culture That Supports You
This article explores building a culture that supports you by challenging the glorification of burnout and redefining success through the lens of well-being and authentic personal values. It offers actionable strategies to foster an empowering culture for leaders.
Episode 07: Back from Burnout with Shannon Swales
In our latest episode, we sit down with Shannon Swales, a clinical psychologist, speaker, author, and podcast host dedicated to helping midlife women break free from burnout and reclaim their energy. Her book, Nothing Left to Give: A Psychologist’s Path Back from Burnout, is a raw and deeply personal account of how she went from a high-achieving clinical psychologist to complete exhaustion, and ultimately, to a life of renewed passion and balance.
5 Biggest Cultural Traps to Self-Sabotage: The Hidden Ways We Block Our Own Success
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Many of us unknowingly fall into cultural traps that sabotage our success—perfectionism, fear of failure, imposter syndrome, hustle culture, and negative self-talk. Using Steve Jobs’ journey as a lens, this article explores how these hidden forces hold us back and how we can break free to create the life we truly desire.
Episode 06: The Accidental First Lady with Kerry Kriseman
In our latest episode, we sit down with Kerry Kriseman, educator and best-selling author of 'The accidental first lady: On the front lines (and behind the scenes) of local politics'.
Aligning with Your Future Self: How to Close the Gap Between Who You Are and Who You Want to Be
Understand how to align with your future self and take intentional steps toward closing the gap between who you are and who you want to be.
Episode 05: The Art of Full Time Living with Natalie Yan-Chatonsky
In our latest episode, we sit down with Natalie Yan-Chantonsky, Innovation Consultant and best-selling author of The Art of Full Time Living: Design a meaningful and connected life.
Tuning into your internal compass: How to Live with Purpose and Joy
This article explores how tuning into your inner compass can lead to a life of purpose and joy. Through real-life experiences, practical steps, and insights gained from clinical work and research, it offers guidance on aligning with your authentic self and living with deeper fulfilment.
The Power of Reflection: How Looking Back Helps You Move Forward
Discover the transformative power of reflection as the year comes to a close. In this blog, I share how looking back—celebrating wins, learning from challenges, and unearthing lessons—can help you move forward with clarity, intention, and courage.
The Science of Fulfilment: Understanding the Pathways to a Meaningful Life
Unearth the science behind living a meaningful and fulfilling life, grounded in personal growth, purpose, and connection. This article offers evidence-based strategies and research-backed insights to help you design a life that feels truly aligned with what matters most.
3 Signs You’re Living Out of Alignment with Your Values
Many of us feel stuck or unfulfilled because we’re living out of alignment with our core values. This blog explores three key signs that may indicate misalignment and offers a path toward reconnecting with what truly matters
10 Strategies Found in All Highly Accomplished Individuals (and How You Can Adopt Them)
Explore 10 evidence-based strategies that drive the success of highly accomplished individuals—rooted in intentional habits, a growth mindset, and alignment with core values. Learn actionable steps to cultivate resilience, intrinsic motivation, and clarity to build a purposeful and fulfilling life.
Episode 04: Master of Disaster - Kat Finnerty
In my latest episode, we sit down with Kat Finnerty aka ‘Master of Disaster’, retreat facilitator/motivator, yoga and fitness instructor, nutritionist and mum of three. She is also a best-selling author of Never Let a Good Disaster Go to Waste.
From Positive and Growth to Legacy Mindsets: How to Build a Life Worth Living
This article provides a roadmap for moving from a positive and growth mindset to a legacy mindset, guiding readers on how to build a life with lasting impact. By focusing on values, meaningful goals, and relationships, it shows how to create a life that benefits others and leaves a powerful legacy.
Habits of Joy and Success: A Culturally-Inspired Guide for Leaders
This article explores how intentional, culturally-informed habits can help leaders create a more joyful, resilient, and authentic leadership style. By integrating practices like gratitude, cultural curiosity, and celebrating small wins, leaders can foster a positive ripple effect that inspires and empowers their teams.
What’s Your Personal Transformation Story? It’s Time to Rewrite It for Success
This article delves into how the stories we tell ourselves shape our lives and offers practical steps to recognize and rewrite limiting beliefs. By transforming your personal narrative, you can create a path toward greater empowerment and success.
Unlocking Clarity: Using GAM Analysis from Academia to Clinics and Businesses
This blog post explores how GAM analysis, based on Greimas's Actantial Model, can unlock clarity in both personal and professional settings. From overcoming academic challenges to solving real-life problems in clinics and businesses, it demonstrates the model's power to untangle complex narratives and provide actionable insights.
How a TEDx Event Comes to Life: Insights from Pranjali Badkundri
In this behind-the-scenes chat, Pranjali shares the dedication, challenges, and rewards of organizing a TEDx event, offering insights into what it takes to bring inspiring ideas to life.