Balkin Coaching Leadership Insights

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

"Oh, when I look back now That summer seemed to last forever And if I had the choice Yeah, I'd always wanna be there Those were the best days of my life” Summer of 69 by Bryan Adams (click here for the song) Photo by Jesse Martini on Unsplash It is definitely an understatement to say that 2020 may not be described as “the best days of our lives”, but what exactly do you remember? Regular readers know that our memories are not like a live 360 video of our day, so what imp

"It’s not who you are underneath; it’s what you do that defines you." Can a promotion to leadership alter one's personality for the better

The process of savoring the moment itself promotes positive meaning, and reduces rumination.