Am I Complicated? Maybe. But Here’s How It All Connects.
People often ask, “What do you actually do?” I laugh when my husband or friends try to explain it—it must seem a bit… well, complicated. Someone even said, “You are complicated.” But to me, it makes perfect sense.
"It might be very human, but it’s not very helpful."
I heard a good line on a podcast the other day: "It might be very human, but it’s not very helpful."
It made me think about sitting around a board table. Governance is full of moments where we need to make a choice—do we push for what we believe in, or do we sit back and listen? When do we challenge, and when do we let things go? When do we ask question and when do we make statements? When do we leave our ego at the door?
Give your ideas some legs.
By stepping away from daily routines, teams can gain fresh perspectives and foster innovative thinking.
How can I help?
It’s a simple question, yet one that carries so much weight. I’ve been watching New Amsterdam on Netflix (yes, I know some of my medical colleagues and media critics might find it a bit cringe-worthy, but for me, it’s an easy watch and an absolute tearjerker). At the heart of the show is Dr Max Goodwin, the hospital’s Medical Director, whose go-to phrase is: “How can I help?”
Have You Ever Thought About This?
Have you ever stopped to think about how your personal values align (or don’t) with your team and organisation?
Do they match up perfectly? Do they clash? Or maybe you’ve never really thought about it before?
Don’t let your emotions hijack your intelligence.
My mum always said that as a kid, I wore my heart on my sleeve, and making sure I don't do that as an adult is an ongoing challenge.
This is a photo of me standing in front of a big red door.
This is a photo of me standing in front of a big red door. Yep, it's a pretty cool door, but it once had a purpose as a fire door. As we know, fire doors are crucial for putting boundaries around and containing fires, protecting what's important, and ensuring safety.
"If you want to achieve greatness, stop asking for permission."
"If you want to achieve greatness, stop asking for permission."
Reimagine the future
Ever catch yourself nodding along to Maren Morris's song 'The Bones' and suddenly finding parallels in your professional life 🎶 Odd, isn't it? But stick with me here! Lines like 'When the bones are good, the rest don't matter' resonate deeply with the organisations we collaborate with
Reflecting on the craziness of International Women's Day.
Reflecting on the craziness of International Women's Day last week, I've been thinking about all of my experiences from moments of soaring highs, where women's voices echoed triumphantly on stage, and through my social media pages, and then there were the lows, where we were reminded of the entrenched barriers that we still have to work on dismantling.
What do you think of when you look at this sculpture?
What do you think of when you look at this sculpture? You know what I immediately thought of when I first saw it about 5 years ago... my career in the health sector 😂 well anyone working in the health and community sector actually!
What's a compass got on a map? Well, here's how I see it.
A map is precise, with marked terrains and specific locations, offering clear, step-by-step directions on how to reach a destination. In contrast, a compass equips you with a tool to navigate in the right direction, steering you towards your goal or purpose - your "north star."