
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.

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.

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.

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.