Executive Leadership Tips - Ideal Learning State

Having a clear sense of purpose bolsters resilience and wellbeing

Culture, Ideal Learning State, Increasing effectiveness, Influence, Leadership, Motivation, Purpose

The debate continues about whether or not, at least in Australia, the Great Resignation is a ‘thing’. Or whether it’s a ‘great realignment’, ‘great reshuffle’, or ‘great retention……. I reckon that coming out of two years of crisis, challenge and change, the one great...

Knowing the difference between stress and burnout

Ideal Learning State, Job Satisfaction, Leadership, Performance

Burnout can reduce people’s ambitions and sense of worth while decimating the will to work. In my October CEO Magazine article I investigate the fine line between healthy stress and burnout in today’s round-the-clock work culture. Read the full article...

How to make sure you do what matters

Ideal Learning State, Leadership, Performance, Purpose

In my June article, I outlined a number of ways in which to avoid work’s hidden burnout crisis. In my July CEO Magazine article I’m sharing six hacks to make it easier to achieve more, rather than less, and to feel the satisfaction of doing what matters most. Read the...

Avoid work’s hidden burnout crisis

Ideal Learning State, Job Satisfaction, Leadership

There’s no question that COVID-19 has increased the level of anxiety and burnout in our lives. UK research showed that levels of distress in the community doubled in 2020. The rate of mental distress in the Australian community was 2.5 times the rate prior to the...

Work remote but don’t BE remote

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...

How to motivate leaders to make lasting change

Career Acceleration, Coaching, Ideal Learning State, Increasing effectiveness, Leadership, Motivation

Coaching is widespread, and has become a part of the mainstream development offer of many organisations. With coaching, a leader doesn’t have to journey through the process of change alone. At the same time, they are able to voice their strongest desires for...

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Karen Morley leaning on her elbow looking thoughtful

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.