Teams on Purpose

If you are lucky enough to have time off over the holiday season, make sure you get some rest this Christmas break! The lead up to Christmas can be hectic with endless functions, finishing off tasks before year end and the dreaded Christmas shopping. This can lead you to feel utterly exhausted before the big day has even arrived. Allocate some time during this period to really unwind. Taking a step back isn’t about being lazy, it's intentionally giving yourself the space to breathe, think and allow your brain and body to slow down. When you take time to rest: ✨You get your energy back. Suddenly, the things that felt overwhelming feel doable. ✨ Your mind clears and you see potential challenges in a different way. ✨ You show up better for your team, more focused, patient and purposeful. ✨ Your brain slows down, allowing for more focused, creative thinking – all the amazing ideas start here. We often need to SLOW DOWN in order to SPEED UP. So, before the year ends, ask yourself… Are you making time to rest? Even a little bit can make a big difference. I will certainly be taking my own advice and unplugging from work to be present with my family. If you email during this period - please expect a response in January. How are you planning to rest during these holidays? . #adelaidebusiness #adelaidebusinesswomen #adelaideteambuilding #adelaidesmallbusiness #businessadelaide #professionaldevelopment #leadershipgrowth

Have you noticed anything that feels a little... off with your team? Sometimes the signs that it’s time for a reset aren’t obvious, but they’re there if you know what to look for. Here are a few to keep an eye on: ➡️ Everyone’s running on empty. Low energy? Burnout creeping in? It might be time to slow down and recharge. ➡️ Communication needs work. Misunderstandings, missed details or just a general “we’re not on the same page” vibe? That’s a red flag. ➡️ Focus is all over the place. If your team’s struggling to stay aligned or priorities keep shifting, it’s a sign to pause and regroup. ➡️ No fresh ideas. If things are feeling stagnant (working hard but not getting anywhere) it’s worth asking why. The good news is a reset doesn’t mean flipping everything upside down. Sometimes, it’s as simple as giving people space to rest, reflect and reconnect with what really matters. Could your team use a reset before diving into 2025? It’s often the small shifts that make the biggest difference. Let’s start thinking about what that could look like. . #adelaidebusiness #adelaidebusinesswomen #adelaideteambuilding #adelaidesmallbusiness #businessadelaide #professionaldevelopment #leadershipgrowth

As the year draws to a close, it's a great opportunity to reflect on your teams' successes and lessons learnt and ask the question: 'Have you considered what your team needs to grow in 2025?' Beyond meeting KPIs and deadlines, it's important for your team to grow, continuously evolve and overcome obstacles effectively. Now is the time to pause and consider: - What skills does your team need to develop next year? - How will you foster a culture of collaboration, creativity and trust? - What steps will you take to ensure your team feels valued and empowered to succeed? Meaningful growth doesn't happen by chance, it requires intention. When you plan with purpose, you don't just prepare for challenges, you create opportunities for your team to excel. Take some time this week to begin crafting your team's development plan for 2025. Remember, it doesn't have to be perfect or set in stone, it just has to start. What's one area of focus for your team's growth in the year ahead? . #adelaidebusiness #adelaidebusinesswomen #adelaideteambuilding #adelaidesmallbusiness #businessadelaide #professionaldevelopment #leadershipgrowth

Here’s a glimpse into how we create stronger, more aligned teams. Our workshops focus on real strategies that improve communication and team cohesion, setting your team up for long-term success. . #adelaidebusiness #adelaidebusinesswomen #adelaideteambuilding #adelaidesmallbusiness #businessadelaide #professionaldevelopment #leadershipgrowth

When people make mistakes, how do you initially react? In my experience, many leaders react poorly, filled with frustration and negativity. Most of us already feel pretty low when we make a mistake and adding more fuel to the fire only pushes us further down. Unless we are saving lives, most mistakes have fairly low consequences. I’d rather focus on building them back up so they’re ready to bounce back stronger. Here’s how I approach it when a team member slips up: – Instead of highlighting what went wrong, I look at what they can learn and how they can do it differently in the future. – Mistakes rock our confidence. I make it a priority to remind them of their strengths, so they have perspective of all the things they do right. – Not dwelling on the slip up. We outline steps to avoid it in the future and move forward with a clear, focused mindset. If we are not making mistakes, we are not putting ourselves into the ring, which leads to a stagnant organisation. So let your people know it's ok to make mistakes, genuinely encourage it and provide a safe place for them to fall. What has your experience been when you have made a mistake within the workplace? . #adelaidebusiness #adelaidebusinesswomen #adelaideteambuilding #adelaidesmallbusiness #businessadelaide #professionaldevelopment #leadershipgrowth

Leadership is about creating spaces for leadership to flourish and for people to feel seen, heard and appreciated. What steps are you taking to create these spaces for your team?  . #adelaidebusiness #adelaidebusinesswomen #adelaideteambuilding #adelaidesmallbusiness #businessadelaide #professionaldevelopment #leadershipgrowth

Leading with kindness and compassion can be your strongest asset.   Do you want to learn more on this topic? Let me know below ⬇️ . #adelaidebusiness #adelaidebusinesswomen #adelaideteambuilding #adelaidesmallbusiness #businessadelaide #professionaldevelopment #leadershipgrowth

Step inside one of our team development workshops where the team is determining 'How they want to feel at work' and what every day behaviours will help them to feel that way. Curious how this could work for your team?  . #adelaidebusiness #adelaidebusinesswomen #adelaideteambuilding #adelaidesmallbusiness #businessadelaide #professionaldevelopment #leadershipgrowth

Teamwork is your greatest competitive edge.  Research shows that organisations that invest in teamwork see improved performance, efficiency and people are happier at work —so why aren’t more teams doing it? Many leaders preach about the importance of teamwork, but few take deliberate action to build it. It’s not just a ‘nice to have’, it is a critical factor that can make or break your organisation’s success. Teamwork isn’t measurable so it's hard to know how we are tracking, but it’s certainly felt in every interaction and decision. Now’s the time to ask yourself... are you investing in building a cohesive, empowered team? Let’s make teamwork your competitive advantage. . #adelaidebusiness #adelaidebusinesswomen #adelaideteambuilding #adelaidesmallbusiness #businessadelaide #professionaldevelopment #leadershipgrowth

I recently spoke with a client who shared that she had never been given feedback from her manager, either positive or constructive. This is more common than you’d think and it’s holding teams back. Without feedback how do we know how we are performing, how we can improve and what our blind spots are. Feedback isn’t just about calling out unwanted behaviours, it’s about reinforcing what’s working well and guiding teams towards success. It’s one of the most powerful tools a leader can use. . #adelaidebusiness #adelaidebusinesswomen #adelaideteambuilding #adelaidesmallbusiness #businessadelaide #professionaldevelopment #leadershipgrowth