A strong relationship with your manager doesn't happen by chance. It requires clear expectations, thoughtful communication, and knowing when to take ownership versus when to seek support. In this session, we'll explore practical approaches to managing up more effectively. We'll look at how to ali...

Motivation is a key driver of success, yet it can be difficult to sustain. While financial incentives play a role, true motivation comes from within – and leaders have the power to activate it. The Autonomy-Mastery-Purpose (AMP) Model, inspired by Daniel Pink’s book Drive, offers a practical fram...

Carla is a Design Lead in a FinTech company, leading a team of three designers within a larger creative department. Over the past years, she has seen expectations and workload steadily increase. New technologies, particularly AI, are expanding what creative teams are capable of delivering. While ...

In today's fast-paced work environment, fostering a culture of psychological safety—where team members feel secure to express ideas, ask questions, and voice concerns—is crucial for innovation and collaboration. Understanding and enhancing psychological safety within teams can lead to more productiv...

Leaders’ ability to deliver difficult messages well is crucial for their success. Yet, the way most people give feedback is not brain-friendly. They are either very indirect or soft in providing feedback, so the receiver doesn’t even realise that feedback was given. Or they are too direct, causing t...

Effective change management is essential for any organisation’s survival and success. However, navigating change requires more than just decision-making – it involves understanding the human aspects, such as motivation, resistance, and adaptation. This session introduces the Phases of Change tool...

Let's call this academician Kate. She is a part of a large team of 10 people working in analytics field. Kate's background is though and through academic - to this day, she still teaches part time in University and has 2 master's degrees herself. She brings great value to the whole team from theory ...

Sarah is an entrepreneur who recently launched her own tech startup focused on developing AI-driven solutions for the education sector. The startup is gaining traction, and with it, the team is growing quickly. The core team comprised close friends, but as the startup expanded, new faces from varied...