Balkin Coaching Leadership Insights

“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

“The time we give to things reflects our values. When everything is rushed, then everything has been devalued. To live gracefully is to live within flowing rhythms at a human pace . There is time to pay respect to the value of what you do, to the worth of those you care for, and to the possessions you own. Gracefulness is not possible when life is frenetic, when we are harried, or suffer from overload, time crunch, and a vast multiplicity of commitments and pressures.” Jerome

Can we reschedule our work and lives to increase the likelihood of feeling happy? Can we prioritise positivity to improve our wellbeing?

Can finding purpose beyond work improve your leadership capability and wellbeing?

"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

"Sittin' in the mornin' sun I'll be sittin' when the evenin' comes Watching the ships roll in Then I watch 'em roll away again, yeah I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay Watchin' the tide roll away, ooh I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay Wastin' time" (Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding (Click here for the song) Many readers, colleagues and clients have told me they are are feeling rather exhausted and others are going on leave this Friday. Therefore, I hav