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Connect Lead Coach

Helping individuals and organisations create a leadership culture of connection & sustainability.

Inspiring leaders, teams and organisations to make their Contribution towards a braver, kinder world of work through coaching, facilitation and speaking events. Connect Lead Coach is an HR, Coaching and Leadership Development business, based in Brisbane Qld, with over 20 years of experience in HR, Coaching & training facilitation with all organisational levels from C suite to new managers & team l

eaders. We offer a range of services which are either off-the-shelf or bespoke packages, depending on your needs and what you want to achieve, and are available in person or virtually. Our mission at Connect Lead Coach is to support everyone establish a safe place to live and work where awareness, learning, challenge & kindness underpin a culture of connection and sustainability.

17/06/2026

💫𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻💫

Compliments can tell us more than we realise. They often point to the strengths that others consistently experience in us, whether that’s reliability, positivity, creativity, or the ability to bring out the best in others.

Recognising those strengths can help build self-awareness and confidence. At the same time, even our greatest strengths can become blind spots when overused, making it just as important to know when to lean in and when to step back.

Taking time to reflect on the qualities people appreciate most can offer valuable insights into how we show up and the impact we have on those around us ✨

💬𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗡𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀:
"What do you get complimented on? What strengths underlie those compliments?"

Watch the video to hear the perspective shared, and see what strengths come to mind for you.

Share your thoughts in the comments or send a message, genuinely interested to hear your reflections!

16/06/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽.

In busy workplaces, it is easy to focus on tasks, deadlines, and results. Yet the strongest leaders understand that people thrive when they feel seen, heard, and valued.

Connection grows through the small moments. Taking time to listen, paying attention to what matters to others, and sharing the purpose behind what you do all help build trust and strengthen relationships.

When leaders create a sense of connection, they create teams that are more engaged, collaborative, and resilient. Sometimes the simplest actions leave the greatest impact.

Read the full article here: https://connectleadcoach.com/the-5-steps-to-connection/

14/06/2026

𝐀 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬.

Embracing the power of emotions plays a vital role in effective leadership. It shapes how we communicate, build trust, navigate challenges, and create environments where people can thrive. Supporting women in leadership to strengthen these skills and grow their confidence in their management roles is always a rewarding experience.

Grateful for the opportunity to share insights, encourage meaningful conversations, and contribute to the development of inspiring leaders. 🤍

If you're looking to strengthen leadership capability, build confidence, or support growth within your team, I'd love to explore how I can help.

Book a free discovery call: https://calendly.com/connectleadcoach/30min

10/06/2026

💫𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻💫

When setting goals, it’s easy to focus on what you want to achieve. But how often do you think about how you want to feel when you get there?

Whether it’s achievement, gratitude, joy, confidence, or fulfilment, the emotions connected to a goal can be just as important as the outcome itself. They give meaning to the journey and help keep motivation alive along the way.

Taking a moment to imagine those positive emotions can create a stronger connection to your goals and remind you why they matter in the first place ✨

💬𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗡𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀:
"What positive emotions do you want to feel when you achieve your goal?"

Watch the video to hear my perspective, and I’d love to hear yours.

Share your thoughts in the comments or send me a message, I’m genuinely interested!

09/06/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲?

Last week, I was working with a leader using the Emotional Culture Deck.

As leaders, we spend a lot of time talking about strategy, performance, priorities, and outcomes. Yet beneath all of that sits something far more powerful — emotion.

When invited to select the emotions they didn't want to feel, words such as guarded, intimidated, disconnected, and alone appeared. Yet when asked how they wanted to feel, the cards shifted to connected, open-minded, brave, confident, and encouraged.

The gap between those two states created a powerful conversation.

Self-awareness begins with recognising what we are feeling. Emotional regulation begins when we acknowledge those emotions without judgement and consciously choose how we want to respond rather than react.

The reality is that leaders set the emotional tone for their teams. When we understand our own emotional state, we are better equipped to create environments where others can feel safe, connected, and able to perform at their best.

Sometimes the most important leadership conversation isn't about what we're doing.

It's about how we're feeling.

What emotion are you bringing into your leadership today?

07/06/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞.

They are the ones who intentionally create space for different perspectives, experiences, and ideas to be heard.

That requires humility.

It requires self-awareness.

And sometimes, it means staying open to conversations that challenge your assumptions.

Because diversity of thought can feel uncomfortable before it becomes valuable.

Yet when leaders embrace differences with curiosity instead of resistance, teams become more innovative, more adaptable, and more connected. Trust grows. Collaboration improves. People feel safer contributing their best ideas.

🤍 If you're ready to lead with more clarity, presence, and purpose, let's chat.

𝐁𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹: https://calendly.com/connectleadcoach/30min

03/06/2026

💫𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻💫

When people think about goals, it’s often the big achievements that come to mind.

But not every meaningful goal is about reaching the next milestone. Sometimes the most important goals are the ones that shape how we live, how we feel, and how we show up each day.

A challenging but feasible goal sits in that sweet spot. It stretches growth, requires effort, and feels worthwhile, while still being within reach. It might be related to health, relationships, career, wellbeing, or simply creating more balance in life.

💬𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗡𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀:
"What is a goal that is challenging but feasible?"

Watch the video to hear my perspective, and I’d love to hear yours.

Share your thoughts in the comments or send me a message, I’m genuinely interested!

02/06/2026

𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺’𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵.

Leadership growth often begins when we stay open to ideas, experiences, and viewpoints that challenge the way we normally think.

The way we respond to difference shapes the culture around us.

A few small reflections can make a meaningful impact:
✨ Notice your first reaction when someone sees things differently
✨ Stay curious instead of defensive
✨ Create spaces where respectful challenge feels safe
✨ Invite perspectives beyond your usual circle

Strong teams are not built on sameness. They grow through trust, openness, and honest conversations.

What’s one way you can embrace difference more intentionally in your leadership this week?

Read the full article here: connectleadcoach.com/embracing-difference/

31/05/2026

One of the unexpected highlights of travelling recently was the opportunity to meet one of my clients face to face in Birmingham. Great to have our final session in person 𝐋𝐮𝐢𝐳𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐱.

When you work with a diverse portfolio of clients, in-person meetings aren’t always possible, which makes moments like these feel even more worthwhile — and a reminder that investing the time to connect matters.

A very warm welcome from the team at Hitachi Energy (special mention to the front-of-house staff who were amazing 👏), plus quite the view over Centenary Square.

Birmingham also holds a special place for me — it’s where I had my first corporate role, so every visit brings back good memories!

27/05/2026

💫𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻💫

Life moves quickly, and it’s easy to focus on what’s next, what needs fixing, or what still hasn’t been done.

But taking a moment to reflect on positive experiences can completely shift perspective ✨

Often, it’s not only the big milestones that stay with people, but the meaningful moments shared with family, friends, and the people who matter most. Time together, shared laughter, reconnecting with loved ones, and creating memories can have a powerful impact on well-being and resilience.

💬𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗡𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀:
"In the past month, what were your three most positive experiences?"

Watch the video to hear the perspective shared, and we’d love to hear yours.

Share your thoughts in the comments or send a message, genuinely interested to hear your reflections!

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