Culture | Karen Morley & Associates

If we want flexibility to be sustainable, we’ve got some thinking to do

by Karen Morley | Culture, Gender diversity, Inclusion, Leadership

#WFH and flexibility aren’t the same thing, although they are closely related. Thrown into #WFH we’re learning a lot about how it’s not a death nell for productivity. But also that it’s not a guarantee of flexibility either. With many others,...

Work remote but don’t BE remote

by Karen Morley | Collaboration, Culture, Ideal Learning State, Inclusion, Leadership, Motivation

If only we’d been better at practicing for this…… now we dive into remote work without the floaties! One of the challenges of remote working is that we are sitting in front of a screen – so much like a TV. The brain says this is an inanimate...

What it takes to be a great collaborator

by Karen Morley | Coaching, Collaboration, Culture, Leadership, Motivation

Mike felt the tingle of revelation. Then the opposing thud of self-recrimination. ‘But I already knew that’, he said. ‘I can’t believe I’m just now figuring it out.’ That sure sounds like an insight! Mike wanted to shift the quality of a couple of relationships he had...

How to make sure sexual harassment training works

by Karen Morley | Culture, Gender diversity, Inclusion, Leadership, Unconscious bias

Sarah is approached by a senior leader in her organisation (not her boss). He tells her that if she doesn’t provide certain sexual favours then life is going to be very uncomfortable for her.She feels threatened, afraid. She feels unsafe. She is concerned about her...

To get insight you need to create depth

by Karen Morley | Coaching, Culture, Leadership, Motivation, Performance

Ever feel impatient that the conversation is missing the point?In a recent coaching circle, the group was keen to stop having the same conversations at the surface, and increase the development gain for each other. They needed to shift from constantly seeking to move...

To be more influential, start with warmth

by Karen Morley | Coaching, Culture, Increasing effectiveness, Leadership, Performance

One of the common goals in coaching is to increase influence and be more influential. Just how do you increase your influence? In a world full of clamour and noise, what can you do to rise above that and be noticed? To be more influential, start with warmth. Leaders...

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Welcome!

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.