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.

Resilience isn't about enduring constant pressure—it's about helping people adapt, recover and continue leading through uncertainty. Learn practical leadership strategies to build resilient, high-performing teams that thrive during change.

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.

Confident leadership isn't about having all the answers. The most influential leaders combine decisive action with curiosity, humility and genuine connection to build trust, strengthen teams and lead change more effectively.

Leadership under pressure isn't about having all the answers—it's about making clear, confident decisions when certainty doesn't exist. Learn practical strategies to strengthen executive judgement and lead effectively through complexity.

Australia's productivity decline isn't just an economic issue—it's a leadership issue. Explore how executive behaviours, organisational culture, decision-making and outdated operating models are slowing performance, and what leaders can do to change it.

Leading change is rarely straightforward. Discover five practical strategies to help leaders navigate uncertainty, support their teams through transition and build confidence during organisational change.

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.

Complex and complicated problems aren't the same, but leaders often treat them as if they are. Complicated problems can be solved with expertise and process. Complex problems require judgement, experimentation and the ability to lead without knowing exactly how things will unfold. Knowing which you're facing changes how you lead it.