indigenous woman leaning forward while seated, to look at and listen to team member There is a world of difference between ‘being listened to’ and feeling that you have ‘been heard’. But I have to admit that I didn’t really appreciate that fact until recently. My focus has always been on refining the art of listening, by utilising more than just my ears, to make sure I picked up on any subliminal messaging. I hope I have by now honed that skill. Along the way I have also developed a...

Cows in a paddock that have all come together to do their thing - proximity and shared purpose Loneliness and social disconnection is palpable in our communities. It is impacting our physical and psychological health and is 'the hidden threat to global health we can no longer ignore'. https://lnkd.in/gbCFV5-q We need to address this issue and I believe the workplace is an ideal forum for taking the small strides that could result in massive change. Proximity with shared purpose is a good...

As organisations face increasing obligations under WHS reforms to identify, manage and control psychosocial hazards, the need to conduct thorough workplace investigations will also increase. But workplace investigations of themselves, have the potential to be extremely traumatic for participants. This is because the outcome can result in serious consequences that can change people’s lives. An investigation that is poorly executed can lead to stress, anxiety, sleep disorders and depression...