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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Global Leadership Forecast to report series is the longest-running global study of leadership, conducted by DDI. The 2023 forecast surveyed 13,695 leaders from 1,556 organisations. This data reveals a fragile workforce that is struggling to trust their leaders and recognizes the need for new skills in order to succeed. There are many results […]
I recently saw this management tip of the day from HBR and it resonated with me, because this is exactly what I do when I network. According to HBR, you can see networking as an opportunity to increase your luck through serendipity and benefit your career. Here’s how it works. Actively practice connecting with others […]
