Learning to Fail, Failing to Learn
How can we reframe failure into a power for learning? Here are four lessons learned from recently failing an exam
The Perils of Familiarity
Expertise can foster complacency and familiarity can breed contempt. We explain why and what you can do about it
Looking at what’s broken: a message from a Malted Milk.
The humble biscuit can tell us a lot about our judgments around perfection and what is out of place…
Four tools for stress relief right now
Stress may be inevitable but our response to it is not. Here are four tools to help you become more skilful and resourceful at handling the kinds of stressful situations we all face.
The Iraqis are coming! The Iraqis are coming! A little lesson in seeing and belonging
As the modern world grapples with individual and group identities and age old conflicts, we can remind ourselves to look and see beyond our group conscience. There we can find a place for peace.
Why we should listen to our Imposter
Tired of your Imposter? Then let it point the way to strengthening change. We explore how.
Inclusive leadership and conflict through a systemic lens
Systemic perspectives give insights for leaders grappling with diversity in the face of conflict. We examine one leader’s actions through three systemic lenses and ask, what can be learned?
Helping ourselves, helping others: how to find our best place in work and personal relationships
Our sense of “place” in work and personal relationships influences how well we feel and perform. It also points to solutions. Learn more here.
Balanced exchange: the heart of good client service
Balanced exchange is the systemic principle at the heart of good client service. But are we always honest to ourselves about what we are expecting from our client relationships? Read on to discover more.
Four tools for better problem-solving
As professional advisors, our perspective can either limit or expand our capacity for problem solving. If you want to expand yours, this post is for you.
Chocolate chip or salted caramel? How to plan with the wisdom of hindsight.
Hindsight is a wonderful thing, so why not use it in advance? Here are three tools you can use to do just that.
How to use stress to support your work
Stress is unavoidable, so why not use it to your advantage? Read on to learn how.
2023: a guide to success
January is considered the month to start over. Yet over and over again our good intentions fall by the wayside before the month is out. Want some help? Read on…
Do you suffer from virtuous giving?
Helpers beware! There’s a dark side in the dynamic of helping that sits in the blind spot, plotting your over-work, burn out and relationship breakdown. And here’s why it’s so dangerous: when it takes control, a part of you will feel good and righteous in your suffering.
What is real kindness?
We need to think kindly before we act kindly, otherwise we risk innocently harming others for our own benefit. Here’s why.
Why are we failing with diversity?
Do you want to know why mainstream approaches to diversity are failing and what you or your work place can do about it? We have the answer, if you are brave enough to read it.
Is it time to slay your Lone Wolf?
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed and unsupported? Then it could well be time to slay your Lone Wolf…
Barristers: do you know what you don’t know?
Would you ever practice in breach of the BSB Professional Statement? Before you answer this question, read on…
How can you hold difficult conversations?
If we can find the confidence to really engage purposefully and constructively with those who are different, we might just find the answers we need, instead of the ones that make us feel comfortable.
Teaching lawyers the skills they actually need
Lawyers are taught a lot about the law, but very little about the skills needed to be excellent lawyers. Our goal is to change that.