Are you too old to work?
An ex-CEO who can’t get hired past her late 50s. A 99-year-old grandma. Here’s what ageism in Australian workplaces gets wrong about the value of experience.
AI and change: plan, don’t panic
We meet with business leaders every week who are worried or confused about AI. And while there are a lot of unknowns, the best approach is the same one we’ve always used to navigate change: plan for it, prepare your people, think about your place.
The three essential steps to business success
Most businesses aren’t failing to scale from lack of effort, but from lack of structure and strategy. Here’s why getting the foundations right is what actually drives growth.
A note on the manosphere
Last week, like a lot of people, I sat down and watched Louis Theroux’s latest documentary, ‘Inside the Manosphere’…
You can’t raise kids without social media… or can you?
Parent and marketer on Australia’s under‑16 social media ban – why it’s a chance to rethink connection, not a crisis, for families and brands.
Is chasing profit a race to the bottom?
Profit as an outcome, not a goal: lessons from IKEA, Temple & Webster and Future Super on ‘Profit On Purpose.’
Missed the action at COP30? Australia’s role just got bigger.
Australia’s role in COP30 signals major shifts for SMEs. Here’s how global climate decisions will shape finance, supply chains and competitiveness in 2026.
Sharing the hard-won lessons shaping Australia’s logistics transformation
Discover how former IKEA strategist Ola Diab drives real progress in sustainable logistics, EV fleets, and circularity across Australian retail.
When the buck stops with leaders, but AI is making the decisions
From Dieselgate to Air Canada’s chatbot, we explore how accountability and governance are being redefined in the age of AI, and what it means for business leaders when technology makes the decisions.
The tide is turning, will you take action or be swept away?
Australia’s coastline is changing fast. By 2050, over 1.5 million coastal residents could face flooding and rising seas. Learn what the 2025 National Climate Risk Assessment, new climate laws, and 2035 emissions targets mean for your business—and how to turn risk into resilience and profit.