Balkin Coaching Leadership Insights

“We're not gonna take it Oh no, we ain't gonna take it We're not gonna take it anymore" We're Not Gonna Take It by Twisted Sister ( click here for the song) Photo by Dmitry Vechorko on Unsplash “It wasn’t the sentiment, I can handle the truth, it was the tone and the language. I never expected someone in the senior executive of a listed company to swear and be so unkind.” Client. When I hear examples of rudeness in large national organisations, I always feel a sense of disa

Notwithstanding the articles and training there is a perception that feedback is fraught, and is therefore often avoided.

“They took the credit for your second symphony Rewritten by machine and new technology And now I understand the problems you can see” Video Killed the Radio Star by The Buggles (click here for the song) Photo by Dustin Belt on Unsplash 2020 saw the increasing use of technology, whether it was zoom for a meeting, an app for covid, or face time to call relatives. Telehealth reinvented healthcare, and improved access for many, particularly in regional and remote areas. This t

"He’s a simple man with a heart of gold. He’s a working class man" Jimmy Barnes (click here for the song) Personal photo of sign at Westfield Humility is a large part of the Australian psyche and thus we have annual awards for our silent giants. “The Australian Honours and Awards system provides the people of Australia the opportunity to recognise and say 'thank you' to those whose efforts make our communities and our nation a better place.” His Excellency General the Honou