Posts by Kim Vella
Dr Leanne Blackley: Confidence is a muscle you build through exertion. It comes with practice.
Dr Leanne Blackley has spent over a decade leading complex HR and corporate functions and is a Senior Executive Service Band 1 level in the Australian Public Service (APS). Leanne…
Read MoreScott Lockey: You have to behave in a way that is right regardless of whether or not someone is looking
What can we learn from defence leaders responsible for delivering major capital equipment for whom VUCA is not just another acronym? Defence leaders are VUCA specialists who navigate the volatility,…
Read MoreMaria Filardo: Surround yourself with the right people
I work with many talented and successful people, and they all have one thing in common: an idea that gives them so much energy and inspiration that they are motivated…
Read MoreDan McInerney: You need to be vulnerable to be courageous
Vulnerability is the gift that Daniel McInerney brings to his mission: super-charging other people’s success through his courage. I know firsthand that courage and vulnerability have been a hallmark of…
Read MoreCandyce Presland: Climate action for communities
The global pandemic created extraordinary challenges for us as leaders. Many people say that it has changed leadership for the better. Actively shaping and preparing your leadership vision will help…
Read MoreTara Cheyne: My vision as a politician is to be part of a team that is constantly striving to make Canberra the best place to live
In 2016, at twenty nine years old, Tara Cheyne was first elected to the ACT Legislative Assembly. Following her re-election in October 2020, Tara was appointed to Cabinet as Minister…
Read MoreWhat I learned about leadership from David Pocock, new Senator for the Australian Capital Territory
Different leaders have different strengths. Recently elected to the Senate of Australia, David Pocock is a former professional rugby union player and now the first Independent senator to represent the ACT. …
Read MoreAnca Costin: If you don’t have a vision, it’s almost impossible to have a career
What can we learn from a leader like barrister Anca Costin who is relentlessly driven to pursue her goals? That success doesn’t just happen by osmosis or by following someone…
Read MoreThe pain of exercise…how do I get motivated?
When you’re juggling work from home (and potentially home schooling), it’s easy to neglect yourself. Normal activities go by the wayside, and healthy eating and exercise may not feel like…
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