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 […]

Strategy, Growth and Culture: Where Organisations Get It Wrong

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A conversation with Jim Bletchley, CEO of the Bletchley Group In a recent podcast conversation, Jim Bletchley, CEO of the Bletchley Group, shared invaluable insights into organisational growth, startup fundraising, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). With decades of experience in consultancy and helping businesses grow, Jim’s perspectives provide a wealth of knowledge for business leaders […]

Leading Change and Disrupting HR in Brisbane

In between hosting an incredible group of women in Bali for my Feminine Power Retreat in May, it’s been a busy few months with some wonderful podcast conversations an in-person workshop experiences. Here are some highlights! Leading IT APAC Podcast  You know when you could just talk for hours? Well that’s the conversation I just […]

Discovering Feminine Power: A Journey Through a Bali Retreat

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Introduction to the Retreat The Rising to Feminine Power retreat in Bali is a intentionally crafted experience aimed at helping women discover and embrace their inner strength. The retreat is co-facilitated by Drs. Josephine Palermo and Petra Plencner, both of whom bring unique skills and perspectives to the table. Petra, with her background in hypnotherapy […]

A Significant Week for Gender Equity

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This week holds significant developments: Australia’s private sector gender pay gap has been revealed at 19%, equating to $18,461 less for women compared to men. Moreover, a recent McKinsey & Co. report on Women in the Workplace, based on surveys from over 450,000 individuals in 2023, reports continued global underrepresentation of women in senior management, […]

My Favourite Playful Practices

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At work we often double down on the aspects of yourself that leads with confidence, is in control and driven to succeed on your life mission. But often our strengths can also be our weaknesses. I fall into this trap myself. Sometimes I need to remind myself to add play in my day, and leverage […]

Why our ideas about team development are wrong!

Why our ideas about team development are wrong!

  I had the idea for this blog because of an article I saw recently on the Atlassian website. It tried to answer the question, “how do you build a kick-ass agile team”. Which is a great question. We would all benefit from knowing how to lead a team to greatness and how to know whether […]

Unveiling Feminine Power: Stories of Triumph and Transformation

Embracing Collective Strength and Personal Empowerment In the quest for true power, it’s time we reframed the narrative. Power is not just an individual’s triumph; it’s a collective force, of our unique strengths woven together. In my recent book, “Rising to Feminine Power: The Lasso of Truth,” I delve into this very concept, exploring the […]

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