A year ago I was right in the middle of the Leadership Ballarat & Western Region Leaders Forum. We were preparing for our trip to Canberra and we used Shakespeare as a text to practice powerful public speaking with the fabulous Bryce Ives. I was blown away by the courage and creativity shown by everyone … Continue reading Flashback Friday – Poem “Strong Vessel”
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The Rejection That Fueled Me.
Around two years ago, I pitched an ambitious project to a local community theatre company. It bombed. But Tripwire Theatre Inc was born from that rejection. Isn't it funny how things that seem to have failed miserably, end up leading you to a far better place? Two years ago, I sought out a local community … Continue reading The Rejection That Fueled Me.
Breathing In The Possibilities
Don't ask me what my next step on my leadership journey is. In the last month, as our final program days for the Leadership Ballarat Western Region Leaders Forum slid by, I was asked what my leadership plans were for next year, and I didn't know how to answer. I still find pinpointing that goal … Continue reading Breathing In The Possibilities
In The Uncomfortable Spotlight – Reflections on Leaders Forum 2017
With only a few weeks until graduation, I have been reflecting on my year in the 2017 Leaders Forum. It’s been intense, inspiring, depressing, and confronting. My place in the program has been thanks to the Hugh Williamson Foundation, with costs covered for a participant from the Arts & Culture sector. After 8 months of … Continue reading In The Uncomfortable Spotlight – Reflections on Leaders Forum 2017