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How our over-reliance on certainty erodes the important power of doubt

How our over-reliance on certainty erodes the important power of doubt

Coaching, Gender diversity, Inclusion, Increasing effectiveness, Influence, Job Satisfaction, Leadership, Power, Productivity

…..and why we need to increase our comfort with reasonable doubt and modesty. Our fascination with Imposter Phenomenon (IP) seems to be part of our preoccupation with confidence as a critical component of leadership. That’s what makes it doubly challenging for...
To retain good people help them to see their purpose in organisational activities

To retain good people help them to see their purpose in organisational activities

Coaching, Job Satisfaction, Leadership, Purpose

A common purpose is one of the key drivers of high engagement so if you’re going to focus on improving engagement this is one area where it’s going to really pay you back. Work engagement is: the willingness to devote energy to work, feeling a sense of...
How to discover a more valuable relationship with power

How to discover a more valuable relationship with power

Coaching, Collaboration, Leadership, Power

Using your power to get more of what you value might lead to personal gain, but it’s the road to a poor leadership reputation. I’ve been reflecting on power recently – well, I guess I’ve been reflecting on it since I first took on a leadership role...
Employers do not fully appreciate why employees are leaving, but need to

Employers do not fully appreciate why employees are leaving, but need to

Coaching, Culture, Job Satisfaction, Leadership

This chart from McKinsey helps to explain a key driver contributing to The Great Resignation. Organisations are failing to get beneath the surface of what people actually want, or listen to them when they tell them, as I’ve heard is occurring in some organisations....
How to make it easier for everyone to say what they think

How to make it easier for everyone to say what they think

Coaching, Leadership, Motivation, Purpose

Psychological safety is the start of so much that is important in leading and working well together. It builds safety and connection, which in turn nourishes trust and motivation, and that contributes in turn to growth, initiative and autonomy. For some of us, the...
The simple pleasures of a life in lockdown

The simple pleasures of a life in lockdown

Career acceleration, Coaching, Leadership

Lynda Grattan says ‘There’s a ‘silver lining’ to the pandemic: the opportunity to make work lives more purposeful, productive, agile, and flexible.’ My silver lining, as we’ve lurched from one version of lockdown to the next here in Melbourne, has been my...
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My name is Dr Karen Morley and I am passionate about accelerating leadership careers and inspiring inclusion in the workplace.

Using the latest evidence, validated benchmarks and inspiring coaching methods, I work closely with executives and organisations in Australia to optimise their leadership skills and accelerate their growth.

The most effective leaders use everyone’s talents to the full, and my programs promote inclusive leadership strategies and practices. I also engage gender balanced leadership and help women to succeed in senior organisational roles.

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