Discovering Feminine Power: A Journey Through a Bali Retreat

Women practicing yoga at a serene Bali retreat, surrounded by lush greenery and traditional Balinese architecture, symbolizing feminine power and women's empowerment

Introduction to the Retreat The Rising to Feminine Power retreat in Bali is a intentionally crafted experience that helps 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 and […]

A Significant Week for Gender Equity

I will help forge a gender equal world

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

photo of woman blowing confetti

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 […]

Ambidextrous Leadership: The Key to Success in a Changing World

short and long term thinking

In today’s fast-paced business environment, leaders need to be able to think both strategically and operationally. They must keep up with the latest trends and developments, whilst also managing the day-to-day demands of the business. This is what is known as ambidextrous leadership. Ambidextrous leaders are able to balance two seemingly opposing forces: exploration and […]

Feminine Power

Biases drive our behaviour and underpin our organizational systems Biases exist in our society and affect our understanding of power. These biases are often unconscious and can hold us back as leaders and play a significant role in limiting women’s access to leadership positions. Due to a lack of role models, and use of masculine […]

The 4 Day Work Week

Everyone is familiar with the typical workweek of five days, eight hours a day. But what if we could reach the same level of productivity while working fewer days and fewer hours? This is the idea behind a four-day workweek. By reducing the amount of time spent in the office, employers can enable their employees […]

When a small business fails

Covid-19 had a devastating effect on my small business. As an eternal optimist, I have written a lot about the benefits of COVID. The silver linings we found in a pandemic, when it was a time to reevaluate, become more introspective, get quieter, and reflect on what was important. But it was also a time […]

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