Mel writes a weekly blog, where she shares her tools, strategies and insights on how to lead, communicate and connect in a way that creates sustained engagement and real results.
Keeping your dreams alive.
Success starts with laying the groundwork. Know your dream. Work out what you want to achieve, set some goals and create a plan.
Curiosity drives connection.
When we are curious about our colleagues, and we demonstrate a genuine interest in their ideas, needs, and goals, we are more easily able to build trust and rapport.
What habits do you need to unlearn?
Unlearning is an important part of personal growth and development.
A business strategy provides the framework that helps you say no.
In business, a strategy provides a framework by setting the objectives, approach, tactics and measurements of success.
Happiness is a collection of moments, not a destination
Happiness occurs when we take the time every day to reflect on the small moments of joy and happiness, because that's what makes a life.
3 ways to communicate your boundaries
If you have boundaries that aren’t being met, have a think about why this is. Is it because you’re not communicating them? And yes, I know this can be hard sometimes.
Lessons from Jacinda
As leaders of ourselves and of others, what are you doing to recognise the symptoms of stress and burning out?
5 ways to beat the back to work blues
There are a few things you can do to help you beat the back-to-work blues.
5 ways I'm setting healthy boundaries in 2023
Boundaries are essential to having healthy relationships and a healthy life.
Why I prioritise reading
I love books. I love the feel of them, the smell, the words on the pages.
My 2023 word of the year
In past years when I’ve chosen a word, I’ve spent time reflecting on the past year and on what I wanted to achieve in the next year.
Take time to be in the moment this holiday season
Spend time in the many moments you will have with the people you love - and those who drive you to distraction!
How are you spending your last few weeks of 2022?
What does your end-of-year look like? Are you also taking time to reflect, recharge and reset?
Are end of year deadlines really necessary?
The end of the year is an arbitrary date, will it really matter if everything isn’t done?
Why it’s ok to slim down your friends list
In 2014 American talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel founded Unfriend Day as a way of helping us de-clutter our online lives.
Finding happiness at work.
There are many ways to find joy and happiness at work – even if you don’t love your job.
Why I’m scared of heights
Increasing your confidence comes from having the right mindset. It also comes from training your brain by doing the scary thing over and over again. It’s like a muscle – the more you use it, the stronger it will become.
How connectable are you?
What do you think are some of the qualities of connectable leaders?