Let’s get reacquainted.

If we’ve just connected, or if you’ve been following me a while: here’s the short version of who I am, what I do, and why I do it the way I do.

Productivity is a mirror
Australia’s productivity is slipping fast, and leaders can’t afford to ignore it. In this long-form piece, I unpack the behavioural blind spots and outdated rhythms that are holding us back—and offer eight sharp, actionable ways to reset how we lead, work, and perform.

Building resilient teams without burnout
Resilience isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about leading with intention—even when things are messy. In this edition of Lead Lightly, I share five practical ways to help your team adapt, recover, and thrive under pressure. Less grind, more grip.

Leading with backbone and heart
Confidence gets you heard. Humility makes people listen. In this edition of Lead Lightly, we explore five real-world ways to lead with both. Whether you tend to charge ahead or hang back, finding that middle ground is where the most magnetic leadership lives.

Leadership grit under pressure
High stakes don’t break leaders, doubt does. This month’s Lead Lightly is all about staying sharp when the pressure mounts. Five tactical, grounded ways to cut through the noise, trust your judgement, and make calls that count. Because second-guessing doesn’t lead teams, but being clear does.

Steering the change train
Transitions don’t have to derail progress. In this edition of Lead Lightly, I’m sharing five practical moves that help leaders navigate change without losing momentum, or their team.

From setting a 30-day challenge to reframing resistance, these are the kinds of tools that actually get traction when change is coming at pace.

In this episode of Set the Bar, I joined host Sarah to unpack what happens when bad dating habits, like ghosting, show up in leadership. Yep, it’s a thing. And it kills team engagement faster than you can say “left on read.”

Coaching, reps & resilience
RecentlyI joined Johnny Allen-Howes on the People of PPS podcast to explore where fitness coaching and leadership coaching intersect. We talked about goal setting, resilience, and the real value of having someone in your corner, whether you're chasing a deadlift PB or preparing for your next big role.

Balancing FIFO life and leadership: personal insights from Lou
In this podcast, I share my lived experience navigating the challenges of FIFO (fly-in, fly-out) family life while raising kids and leading in high-pressure environments.

From emotional transitions to practical strategies, I offer grounded advice for FIFO families and leaders building resilience, connection, and clarity across distance.

Let’s focus on what actually moves the needle when it comes to team performance. High-performing teams thrive when leaders empower, not control.

These aren’t guidelines; they’re real-life lessons, condensed into bite-sized, actionable nuggets

Here are five key moments to coach your team, and a few signs that it might be time to engage a coach for yourself.

As a leader tasked with bringing about change, you’re faced with daily challenges.