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AI – What Do I Think?
I think it’s exciting. I ran a leadership conference in India at the end of 2023, and their primary learning focus was AI. 300 highly skilled tech people in one place discussing the benefits and costs of AI - fascinating. I learnt the following: AI can and should be...
Why are (most) meetings a waste of time?
Written by Charlotte Rimmer for The Tawny Frogmouth Magazine, February 2024. Meetings are a valuable tool when they’re executed effectively. However, we’ve all experienced the frustration of wasted time in unproductive meetings. Throughout my work globally, I’ve...
2024 – My Word of the Year is Energy
Energy in my work, energising others and being energetic...it feels right for this year for one key reason. Recently we've seen leaders step up time and time again to manage, lead, re-direct, shift and challenge to reach strategic goals set way before Covid stepped...
A Few Words from Charlotte as 2023 Draws to a Close
I recently returned from a trip delivering leadership programs in India, where I had the pleasure of reconnecting with some of the lovely people I’ve worked with over the past few years. There were so many benefits, but the following shone through: 1. Working...
A Month of Learning and Growth: Highlights and Insights
October has been a month filled with professional development opportunities. The journey of lifelong learning continues to be an exciting one, and I hope you find inspiration in these highlights and insights. WOBI Conference in Sydney: A Refreshing Experience The...
Imposter Syndrome: A Case Study by Brigid Asquith-Hunt
We’ve been through a lot over recent years with a global pandemic and lockdowns creating new labour force participation dynamics and changing working conditions! But as we settle into a ‘new normal’ I have noticed many suffering a fall in self-belief and confidence in...
Volunteering Gives as Good as it Gets
I recently resigned as President of Manly Business Chamber - one of my biggest, most enjoyable, challenging learning experiences. Exiting is sadder than I thought it would be as the Chamber community continues to surprise me. As I reflect on a highly intensive 3...
Two essential ingredients to successful leadership
Over the past months we’ve been working with a broad range of businesses from local NFPs to global organisations, and although their challenges are unique, they all know and prioritise the value of good leadership and teamwork. When debating essential ingredients to...
March Madness
It’s March – how do you keep up when life moves fast? I don’t know the answer. However, I do know that I can struggle to keep up momentum constantly and know that it’s critical to maintain boundaries. My word of the year helps as I repeat it daily: EQUANIMITY. Defined...
It’s a Wrap!
Happy December! It’s a great time of year as celebrations vary from country to country. Aide de MD has grown globally and so has our understanding of different cultures and festivals. In a workshop last week, I learned that some countries take one day off over...
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