Cultivating Cultural Competence: The Key to Building Stronger, More Inclusive Organisations

Lost in Translation: 6 Reasons Why Intercultural Communication Fails

Cultivating Cultural Competence: A Strategic Imperative for Stronger Organisations In my years working in organisational psychology, I’ve seen first hand how cultural competence becomes a defining capability for thriving teams and organisations. When leaders and teams deepen their understanding and skills around culture, they unlock more innovation, psychological safety, inclusivity, and sustainable performance. Below, I summarise and expand on key insights from […]

Leadership Matters: How Your Team Can Be the Calm in the Storm

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Your Team Can Be the Calm in the Storm Every leader I talk to right now says the same thing: “I’m overwhelmed.”  And no wonder. AI disruption. Relentless cost pressures. Market volatility. Hybrid work dysfunction. Global uncertainty. Leading in 2025 is like standing in a cyclone.  The mistake leaders make is thinking they can “wait […]

What They Loved Most – Reflections from Rising Retreat in Bali

What They Loved Most – Reflections from Rising Retreat in Bali When women gather with intention, something remarkable happens. At the Rising to Feminine Power Retreat in Ubud, Bali, participants weren’t just attendees—they were co-creators of a deeply transformative experience. We asked them one simple question: What was the best part of the retreat? Their […]

Unlock Your Feminine Power in the Heart of Bali!

Are you ready to step into your full potential and embrace the power of your feminine energy? Join us at the Rising Feminine Power Retreat in beautiful Ubud, Bali, from September 4–9, 2025, for a life-changing experience designed exclusively for women seeking transformation and empowerment. Nestled amidst the tranquil rice fields, this luxury retreat offers […]

Harnessing the Power of Midpoints in Team Transformation

Navigating Successful Transformations at the Midpoints: Building Effective Teams By Dr. Josephine Palermo | Originally published September 5, 2024, on 6teamconditions.comMidpoints in a team’s lifecycle aren’t just routine check-ins—they’re powerful opportunities to recalibrate and accelerate transformation.In her insightful article, Dr. Josephine Palermo reframes the midpoint as a strategic lever for improving team performance and deepening […]

Podcast Episode 73: The Animals in Projectland with Dawn Mahan

Podcast Episode 73: The Animals in Projectland with Dawn Mahan What do gazelles, dolphins, and lions have to do with project management? A whole lot, according to this week’s insightful guest on Geared for Growth—Dawn Mahan, PMP. In Episode 73, host Josephine Palermo dives into a lively and eye-opening conversation with Dawn, a globally recognised […]

Hacks for a fulfilled successful life

Morning and Evening Routines for Success My morning and evening routines are designed to keep me focused, energised, and aligned with my bigger goals. Every day I review my priorities, check my calendar, and ensure I’ve scheduled time for what matters most, including rest. Top Productivity Strategies & Tools I manage my day by diarising […]

Mandated office days can be a double-edged sword for workers

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Hybrid Work As someone who has been following the debates on hybrid and remote work for over five years now, I was particularly interested to see how mandated office days are playing out. I thought I’d share a recent HDR article that quotes some recent research. The conversation around returning to the office is far […]

The Quantum Field and Power of Intention with Toper Taylor

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Exploring the Quantum Field: Dr. Toper Taylor on Human Performance Intention In an electrifying episode of Culture, Teams & You, Josephine sits down with Emmy Award-winning children’s entertainment executive, author, and researcher Dr. Toper Taylor. Together, they delve into his groundbreaking PhD research and his riveting new book, The Human Performance Intention Experiment: A Quantum […]

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