Kindness in leadership? Sounds a bit soft, doesn’t it? But here’s the thing - kindness isn’t about being a pushover or avoiding tough decisions. It’s a powerful tool that can transform teams, boost productivity, and create workplaces where people actually want to show up. I’ve seen firsthand how embracing kindness-based leadership strategies can give leaders a real edge. So, let’s dive into why kindness matters in leadership and how you can harness it to elevate your organisa

Let’s face it - working with a demanding boss can feel like walking a tightrope. You want to impress, deliver, and keep your sanity intact. But when your boss is a "tiger" - fierce, exacting, and sometimes intimidating - the challenge ramps up. I’ve been there, and I know how tricky it can be. The good news? With the right strategies, you can not only survive but thrive under their leadership. Ready to dive into some practical, no-nonsense tips for handling demanding bosses?

Once you begin to see education as a pathway to contribution rather than a badge of social sorting, the organisation itself becomes different. It becomes less obsessed with gatekeeping and more committed to building capability. It becomes less enamoured with pedigree and more interested in potential.

Let’s be honest: whenever someone suggests “workplace wellness,” the first thing executives think is, “That sounds expensive… so what’s the ROI?”

If you ever want to understand leadership, don’t just watch Ted Talks, watch animals. They’ve been refining leadership strategies for millions of years, long before we built corner offices, wrote KPIs, or invented the phrase “circle back.”

eadership is often pictured as a tough, no-nonsense role. But what if the real power lies in kindness? Kind leadership coaching is transforming how leaders inspire, motivate, and guide their teams. It’s not about being soft or avoiding difficult decisions. Instead, it’s about blending strength with empathy to create workplaces where people thrive.

When it comes to elevating leadership and organisational culture, few names resonate as strongly as Shane Warren & Assoc. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, this coaching powerhouse is redefining what it means to foster high-performing, harmonious workplaces. But what exactly sets Shane Warren & Assoc apart? And how can their coaching services transform your organisation’s approach to leadership and productivity? Let’s dive in.

Women, as well as organizations, need to start working together to break it down. It's not just about fighting against the system, it's about changing our own narratives, embracing risk, demanding support, and, above all, trusting ourselves. When we collectively start rejecting self-doubt and stop waiting for the “perfect” moment, the glass ceiling won't just crack - it will shatter.

Breaking through the bamboo ceiling isn’t easy, but it’s more than worth the effort. Leaders who navigate this challenge have the power to reshape organizational cultures, redefine leadership, and inspire the next generation of diverse leaders.

We came to realize many many years ago that pay was not really a high item in the agenda as to why staff stayed or left a job… Sure we acknowledge that few people can go to work for no pay and that all employees have expenses outside of the office that means a certain level of base pay is required. However, exiting interviews from the 1980’s first identified that pay rate was not a really high factor in peoples’ decisions to leave a company. So why did people choose to stay