Oct 21ARE YOU TAKEN SERIOUSLY?Most people in business (and in life) want to be taken seriously. We want others to trust what we say and for our voice to make an impact so that our careers progress. Ultimately, we want respect. But we go about it in all the wrong ways. Our corporate culture…Leadership10 min readLeadership10 min read
May 24, 2021The 6 Principles to Power in the WorkplaceMany people suffer from powerlessness in the workplace. Maybe you’re on a video call and you don’t feel able to share your ideas in an inspired way. Perhaps you’re dealing with a difficult colleague and your voice gets stifled, even stuck. Maybe you find yourself rushing, rambling or even saying…Entrepreneurship9 min readEntrepreneurship9 min read
Mar 7, 2020Speaking Dangerously: The Power of Assertiveness.I recently gave a keynote at The Stretch Leadership Conference on How to be more assertive in work and life. My perspective is born from years of experience as a stage actress (and dancer). I had to speak many powerful lines in a myriad of difficult scenes — all in…Entrepreneurship15 min readEntrepreneurship15 min read
Jan 6, 2020Top 5 Smart Tactics to Influence Anyone.Anyone can be a leader; however, not every leader is an influential one. Whether you’re leading a meeting, a team, or a company, your ability to communicate can set you apart as a leader. But, the skill of inspiring others along with you, managing difficult conversations and expressing yourself clearly can take a lifetime to master. So, if you’re looking to take your…Leadership5 min readLeadership5 min read
Nov 19, 2019The Rise of the Introvert in an Extroverted World.Many people I work with are supremely bright, quite introverted and find it hard to step into the spotlight in an environment that constantly demands it. And they most certainly have an aversion to anything woo-woo. Imagine my team’s reaction when I described the sorts of things Drama School made…Introvert3 min readIntrovert3 min read
Nov 19, 2019Why your sensitivity is your super power!If you’re sensitive, navigating the business world can be tough. It’s challenging to put your ideas out there without worrying about outcome. It’s even harder to push back, set boundaries and negotiate for what’s fair without feeling overwhelmed or triggered. But being sensitive is a huge gift. It’s our subtler…Business Intelligence2 min readBusiness Intelligence2 min read
Nov 19, 2019What to do when you feel offended?One question that keeps coming up time and time again in our trainings is how to deal with triggers? When we feel angry or upset, instead of using that energy to guide us constructively, we often get defensive and shut down. We may even act out our insecurities and, in…Self Improvement4 min readSelf Improvement4 min read
May 30, 20196 Ways Jordan Peterson Masters Public Speaking.Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to watch Jordan Peterson from the front row of a 5000 strong audience in Melbourne. The atmosphere was electric and Jordan mastered the vastness of space with impressive skill. As an actress, I know it takes great artistry, ability and confidence to command…Public Speaking9 min readPublic Speaking9 min read
Published in Mission.org·Apr 4, 2019How to Crack Brand DNA and Tell its Story.Trust is paramount in business. Whether you’re speaking to a stranger at a dinner party, pitching in a meeting or designing your brand collateral, if you can’t inspire your audience to believe in you, your business will never grow wings and fly. However, many of us struggle to know exactly…Marketing7 min readMarketing7 min read
Published in The Startup·Feb 25, 20196 Tips To Pitching Your Business Like A BadassYour ability to inspire is the single most important factor in determining the success of your pitch. Either you truly excite your investors or plunge them into eternal tedium as you drone on like everyone else. Statistics show that most venture-backed startups will fail, so the odds are stacked against…Startup6 min readStartup6 min read
