Insights

Welcome to our library of human skills insights where we bring you the best of articles, research, and interviews with some all-round super humans.

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Human on the Inside with Equity Hive’s Kate Freeman

In this edition of Human on the Inside, we chat with the Founder and CEO of Equity Hive, Katie Freeman. When it comes to maximising the potential of individuals, she believes that although AI and machine learning can bring efficiencies beyond our imaginations, they can never replace critical skills such as empathy that enable business success.

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Human on the Inside with Founder of Createfulness, Edan Haddock

In this edition of Human on the Inside, we talked with the the Founder of Createfulness, and Chief Bander of Rubberband, Edan Haddock. When it comes to where his educational pathway that has led his to where he is now, he attributes his success to soft skills, soft skills, and soft skills! And shares how his life experiences have translated well as a Human Resources professional.

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Human on the Inside with Deloitte’s Polly O’Keeffe

In this edition of Human on the Inside, we chat with Poly O’Keeffe the Director of Leadership & Learning for Deloitte Australia. When it comes to improving soft skills, such as emotional reactivity, Poly suggests a conscious approach to this work and offers techniques as well as suggestions that can help people on their self awareness journey.

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Human on the Inside with Clint Bizzell

In this edition of Human on the Inside, we catch up with high performance consultant Clint Bizzell. When it comes to sharing advice with those keen on working in a field like coaching, Clint suggests seeking mentors and not being afraid to ask them questions. Also, that people should offer to assist other coaches for the experience. Above all, they should be willing to try things, fail, get up and keep going.

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Human on the Inside with Signs of Life’s Adam Grosman

In this edition of Human on the Inside, we catch up with Sign’s of Life Psychology’s current Stakeholder and Student Engagement Officer, Adam Grossman. When it comes to human skills in his industry, Adam believes that having self-awareness to identify what one is feeling, communication skills to express that, mindfulness to reduce reactivity, goal-setting skills to plan and work with a team, and creativity to express that in your unique way … is literally 90% of the work!

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Human on the Inside with Accor’s Lydia MacDonell

In this edition of Human on the Inside, we catch up with Accor’s Area Talent & Culture Manager Lydia MacDonell. When it comes to human skills in her industry, Lydia believes that our work (our labour) should be in alignment with our strengths and in the service of our values. She has spent much of her time consulting and advising on people processes including performance and talent management, recruitment, safety compliance, team development and more.

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Human on the Inside with Australian Unity’s Billy Falkingham

In this edition of Human on the Inside, we catch up with Australian Unity’s Head of Brand & Content Billy Falkingham.

With over 180 years of history, the Australian Unity brand has a lot to communicate - Billy’s day job involves driving internal and external content that provides real well being for customers worldwide. Prior to his three years with Unity, amongst other impressive ventures, Billy spent time in sales, as a director of social strategy, and as the co-founder of a marketing and creative agency. When it comes to human skills in his industry, Billy believes that self-awareness is critical and not just for learning experiences and shares his perspective.

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Human on the Inside with Alley’s Nick Lavidge

In this edition of Human on the Inside, we catch up with Alley’s Founder and CEO Nick Lavidge. Kicking off his career in late 2009 with Oakley, Nick spearheaded the label’s foray into Digital Marketing - launching its first eComms platforms around the world. Venturing to Melbourne, Australia in late 2011, he did the same for 2XU - the country’s first high performance sports brand & world-leader in triathlon & compression. When it comes to human skills in his industry, Nick believes they’re ‘the majority of the equation’, and shares why.

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Human on the Inside with Google’s Claire Bloom

In this edition of Human on the Inside, we catch up with Training & Advocacy Manager for Google, Claire Bloom. Sharing a swathe of personal reflections on an extensive career in retail, training & human development, Claire’s story is laced with authentic insights on her personal growth, approach to human skill development and all things vulnerability.

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Human on the Inside with Tony Frencham

In this edition of Human on the Inside, we catch up with Chair of the Maxme Board, Tony Frencham. In this rich interview, Tony reflects on his 35 year career in the manufacturing and services industries. We learn how Tony’s global work speaks to his personal purpose, what drives him as an individual, and dig into his superpower - Honesty.

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Human on the Inside with Tidal’s David Colebatch

In this edition of Human on the Inside, Founder & CEO of Tidal David Colebatch reflects on his career in IT, cloud based migration & digital transformation. And Dave’s personal superpowers? “I think it’s my self awareness of my own strengths, weaknesses and biases that allow me to execute. It didn’t come naturally, but by being increasingly open to feedback you can develop self-awareness. Seek out different viewpoints, and don’t shy from challenges. ”

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Human on the Inside with RMIT Forward’s Sally McNamara

In this edition of Human on the Inside, RMIT Forward’s Sally McNamara shares a host of wonderful reflections from a career well spent across marketing, innovation, transformation and change. “Change is uncomfortable and messy and so I guess overall my purpose is to help people feel safe in the flux of that, to help normalise the experience of being human.”

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Human on the Inside with Maxme’s Sachin Remson

In this edition of Human on the Inside, Sachin Remson shares his learnings and reflections from two decades working for major international companies such as Aegis, Citibank India, Airtel Business, Tata Consultancy Services & Latitude Financial. Importantly, we learn how all this work speaks to Sachin’s personal purpose and what drives him as a (supremely joyous) individual!

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Human on the Inside with PG Comms’ Pippa Gardner

In this edition of Human on the Inside, Pippa Gardner shares her reflections on a rich career in communications, including 15 years in journalism with the likes of BBC World Television and Channel 7. In recent years, Pippa’s focus in corporate communications has included a Chief of Staff role to the Group CFO for Australia Post. The golden nuggets shared by this guru of ‘keeping things simple’ aren’t to be missed.

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