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Why we should stop expecting leaders to be exciting

Why we should stop expecting leaders to be exciting

Culture, Increasing effectiveness, Leadership, Performance

I was staggered recently to see a news article entitled ‘Joe Biden isn’t exciting’.  I read past this headline to discover the article claimed it was a good thing he wasn’t. When we promote extremes – exciting versus not exciting – we fixate on the binary, and...
5 things to do to close the gender wage gap

5 things to do to close the gender wage gap

Gender diversity, Inclusion, Unconscious bias

 Delighted to be interviewed for Thrive Global and Authority Magazine by Candice Georgiadis as part of her series “the five things we need to do to close the gender wage gap. I particularly enjoyed being asked about the lessons I’ve learned trying to help shift...
If we want flexibility to be sustainable, we’ve got some thinking to do

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

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,...
How to disassociate gender blame from corporate disaster

How to disassociate gender blame from corporate disaster

Gender diversity, Leadership, Unconscious bias

Or, how to shift attention from Catherine Brenner and lipstick, to why corporate leaders in major financial institutions take illegal actions and make corrupt decisions. And why it took a Royal Commission to bring this to light. What is the connection between...

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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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