Work Life by Design

When was the last time you really  listened to your body? So often, we've been conditioned to push through — to ignore the subtle whispers of discomfort, fatigue, or restlessness.  We convince ourselves we'll slow down after the next deadline, once the project's done, or when things feel less busy. But our bodies are wise . And when we ignore the whispers for too long, they eventually start to sho...

So often we're chasing goals, ticking off to-do lists, and striving for that next milestone without stopping to ask— are these dreams really mine? The truth is, without a deep connection to our bodies and our hearts, it's hard to know if the life we're building is truly  aligned with who we are, our own authenticity.     In my latest podcast episode, I sit down with Courtney Tyssen, one half of @h...

Creating a retreat doesn't happen without the incredible support of so many people behind the scenes. One of those people is the talented Shae Giles . If you've followed me for a while, you've no doubt seen Shae's stunning photography scattered across my socials. She's not only been my creative eye behind the lens for years, but also a loyal cheerleader and friend. But there's another side to Shae...

Have you ever had that gut feeling about a decision in your business… but second-guessed yourself, over-analysed it, or went searching for someone else's advice? I know I have. For me, the turning point wasn't about strategy or experience—it was about reconnecting with myself and learning to trust my own intuition. In this episode, I'm joined by Filly Bellette —functional medicine practitioner, tr...

Burnout can creep up on even the most high-performing women — sometimes we don't even realise we're on the edge until our bodies start screaming at us. In this episode, I'm joined by the incredible Heidi Lampard — Yoga Practitioner, Holistic Wellness Mentor, Tea Ceremony Facilitator, Retreat Leader, and mother of two. Heidi will also be joining us as a facilitator at the upcoming Exhale Retreat in...

This retreat has been born out of my own experience and journey from body burnout to thriving. For years, I thought the only way I could find the peace I craved was to burn it all down, close my business, walk away from everything, and start fresh. I know I'm not alone in this. So many ambitious women I work with are exhausted from constantly being on. Le ading a business, showing up for clients,...

Season 7 has been one of the most personal yet—an honest reflection of a year filled with growth, insight, and powerful conversations. In this wrap-up episode, I'm sharing the key themes and lessons that emerged across the season: How personal transformation fuels professional fulfilment Why mastery isn't perfection, but a commitment to growth The connection between workspaces, well-being, and cul...

When was the last time you let yourself be swept away by the sheer beauty of the world around you? Maybe it's the sun sinking into a golden horizon or the way light dances through trees. These moments remind us of the profound joy that's available — if we pause long enough to notice. In this special conversation, Dr. Meg Hooper and I explore the concept of awe, inspired by Julia Baird's remarkable...

In a world where distractions rule and our attention is constantly hijacked—how do we reclaim our focus and find clarity? In this powerful and practical episode, I sit down with   Angela Lockwood , occupational therapist, author, speaker, and the brilliant mind behind   The Focus Formula . With a career dedicated to helping people tune out the noise and tune into what truly matters, Angela shares...

What if your next office move wasn't just about real estate, but a radical reset for your entire business culture? In this episode, I sit down with my client Stephen Fryer, Greater Sydney Leader at Northrop Consulting Engineers, to explore how a lease expiry sparked a workplace transformation that redefined leadership, engagement, and innovation. From flexible work models to culture-led design, di...

In today's episode, we explore something deeply human yet often overlooked in business: community. When we shift focus from the bottom line to the broader picture— our people, our values, and our environment —we open the door to more meaningful success. I've welcomed Amber Hawken, a thought leader in this space, to explore how leadership, mindfulness, and nature can help reshape workplace culture....

Burnout isn't just feeling tired—it's your body waving a red flag. I know because I've been there, pushing through exhaustion until my body forced me to stop. That's when I found   Filipa Bellette , and everything changed. As co-founder of   Chris and Filipa Functional Medicine , she's helped thousands heal beyond just "managing" burnout. In this episode, we uncover: 💡   What body burnout really...

The past year could be described as the ultimate paradox.  A year that was both deeply challenging and incredibly transformative. It reminded me that there cannot be light without darkness. In this episode, I'm sharing   7 key lessons I've learned in business and leadership —insights that have shaped not only my work but also how I show up in life. From redefining success and trusting my own intui...

Creating a workplace that celebrates neurodiversity isn't just the right thing to do – it's the smartest business move you can make. In my latest episode, I sit down with Mariane Power, a clinical psychologist and neurodiversity specialist, to discuss how businesses can better support neurodivergent employees, and why fostering an inclusive environment benefits the entire organisation. We explore:...

I'm pulling back the curtain on something deeply personal in this week's podcast episode - my journey through burnout, adrenal fatigue, and the hard-won lessons that led me back to myself. For too long, I ignored the exhaustion, the brain fog, the emotional overwhelm, until my body finally said, ENOUGH! What followed was a wake-up call that changed everything: a deep dive into my health, my belief...

This season of  Work Life by Design  is deeply personal. Inspired by Brené Brown's reflections on  "what's on my heart and mind,"  I'm bringing you honest, unfiltered conversations about the challenges, insights, and lessons that have shaped both me and the work we're doing at  COMUNiTI  over the past year. Over the last 12 months, I've faced my own health challenges—burnout, adrenal fatigue, and...

When I kicked off this season it was with the intent to reconnect to the roots of our namesake COMUNiTI, and it has not disappointed!   This season was to encourage us to take a broader look at what we should be focusing on to encourage people back to our workplaces.  After first answering the pre-vailing question "Why?" we need to then consider that creating a workplace worth going to, requires m...

The role that our workplaces play in encouraging and enabling our relationships at work, was largely taken for granted, until they were taken away from us.  A silver lining of the pandemic, we realised the impact of our workplaces and the role they play in our establishing and supporting the social & support networks in our lives.  And social connection is a foundation for building any community....

Using Place to connect to the Hearts, Bodies and Minds of your People   Often when we look at our workplaces, we think of them as property. As real estate.  And sadly, often as a balance sheet liability.  But they have the potential to be so much more than that!⁠   Your work place is an underutilised asset in attracting and connecting to your people.   Often spoken about in the terms of "People, P...

  How can we create workplaces where our people are empowered? Where they are given autonomy and choice?   It all starts with culture.    Now that might sound overly simply, but at the grassroots of this, it's the everyday actions that leaders take that shift and create culture in their teams and organisations. And it really is the simple things that make the difference.    And today's guest, Mere...

Over centuries work has evolved from a labour some, back breaking manual task to what today some of us refer to as a "cushy office job"! And we have the invention of machines and technology, a few key players and a pandemic to thank, as the catalysts for this change. However, some things have very much stayed the same, even though the world we are living and working in today, is very different to...

  Curating a community is not a passive activity.  It takes conscious effort, care, and a respect for the people that you are embracing in this community.  But when you bringing together a community with no traditional "place" how can you engage with a place temporarily and make it your own? This is exactly the work that today's guest, Imelda Miller, does in her role as the Curator of First Nation...

  Hey! Have you read Priya Parkers book,  The Art of Gathering ? If you haven't yet, I highly recommend you do, it's a good read!  In her book Priya shares: "gatherings in our lives are often vague & unproductive" And I would argue that our workplaces are in fact a place where we gather, rather than places we "go to" to "work", and if we want people to come to the workplace, we need to be offering...

"When work starts to work again, it becomes a place where people want to be" Creating a thriving workplace where people want to be, voluntarily , requires us to take a different perspective to the "productivity" approach that our workplaces once swore by. Today's guest is Sharon Darmody. With a background in Occupational Therapy, Sharon is an Organisational Consultant, Mediator and the Founding Di...