Sarah Pirie-Nally

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CAN YOU SEE THE TECH / CAMERA CREW ON STAGE?!?! Are you using technology effectively as your newest team member? Just ask The Picture of Dorian Gray (Melbourne) team! 🎭 This weekend we saw the FABULOUS Pocture of Dorian Grey. It was remarkable. A true example of what’s possible when we collaborate…with technology. 📽️ The production uses screens, tech, live video feed, and even 🤳 filters to engage and customise the performance in real time. 🪡 The costume team even joins in on stage to showcase 27 characters…all played by the amazing Sara Snook! ⚡️ It was one of the most intriguing and intense theatrical experiences I’ve ever witnessed. 🏆 The reward? Well, Ms Snook walked away with the Olivier for her remarkable performance. But, it was also one of the best examples of how a whole team team truly made it better than anything done by one person. ⁉️ How are you rethinking the use of technology as your newest team member? --------- ✍️ Thoughts on how to use tech as your new team member? Share yours below. ➕ Follow TalentSage for more insights like this. ✅️ Ready to act? Message me LEAD UP to grow your leadership/teamship skills, success and impact. ---------

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👉 Calling all Employers: Join us in discussion us we unpack the key findings of the 2024 National Working Families Report and share what it means for businesses and how you can be part of the cultural shift needed to make Australian workplaces more family friendly. We'd like to encourage all workplaces to help us nation build! Yes, being a family friendly country will make us a more prosperous country and the ones who stand to benefit the most is our children; our future workforce! If you're an employer and you don't know how your policies stack up. Find out. You can do so by benchmarking online through Family Friendly Workplaces. https://lnkd.in/gNHyrkVz #familyfriendlyworkplaces #genderequality #futureofwork

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With a seemingly never-ending run of new stories about job cuts, redundancies, restructures, and right-sizing, it feels timely to share Jess Keenan's super valuable guidance on intentionally designing employee offboarding experiences. It seems bizarre to me that many organisations wait until the point that they need to lay people off to determine what their offboarding experience should be. In this article, Jess discusses how might we intentionally design the offboarding experience for people in a range of scenarios BEFORE we get to this point. We know with the peak-end rule, people typically remember an experience based off the peak of it and the end of it, so it's worth consciously designing the last memory they will have of your organisation so that it benefits your leaving employee and your organisation. https://lnkd.in/gpJrW4HN

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🚨 A recent study found that 91% of Australian teens have a smartphone... yet many are unknowingly exposing their identity and location! We’re not just facing a tech issue here, it’s a literacy gap. Teens aren't fully grasping the privacy risks tied to location sharing and digital footprints. The "privacy paradox” is real, where individuals prioritise convenience over security, even when aware of the risks. Like climate change, it's not just down to the individual changing their habits but other somewhat "bigger" players in the game also contributing. Parents – are you guiding your kids on safe phone use? Schools and tech companies, where’s your role in fostering safer digital habits? The time for proactive education and collaboration is now. Let’s secure the future of our digitally connected youth! 🔐📱 #DigitalSafety #ParentingInTheDigitalAge #DigitalWellbeing #YoungLivesMatter #DigitalLiteracy https://lnkd.in/gNCkkZxp

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"Australia needs to scaleup up in tech or risk to be left behind." That's the title of a very interesting article by Daniel Petre on The Australian. "To truly compete with top-tier innovation hubs, Australia must overcome its geographic isolation by building strong international connections." That's one of the outcomes of latest Mind the Bridge Tech Scaleup Australia Report that has been presented this week at SXSW Sydney (with the support of ACCIONA and Crunchbase). Link for downloading the report in the notes. #startups #openinnovation #australia Serena Orizi Telmo Pérez Luaces Marco Marinucci Guillem Clemente Fernando Fajardo Gerez Serena Valente Giorgio Di Fiore Max Brigonzi Mattia Poletti

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“Build inner strength and solid foundations with Jaemin Frazer” Really excited about this book launch and conversation with Jaemin Frazer, on Sunday 16 June, in Sydney.   Every now and then, one meets someone remarkable and they have a profound impact on one’s thinking. In turn, life – professionally and personally. About 18 months ago, I had that experience when I was first introduced to Jaemin Frazer’s whose work is focused on resolving insecurity.  Jaemin’s work is bold, original and extremely valuable. Please join us if you’d like the opportunity to understand a completely different way of seeing the world – a far kinder, more compassionate, deeply healing approach. Booking link: https://lnkd.in/gsZuES5C If you can’t join us, I strongly encourage you to read Jaemin’s books or listen to his podcast. Have a look at his website: The Insecurity Project (jaeminfrazer.com) #peopleengagement #inclusion #empowerment #teambuilding #leadershipdevelopment #businessstrategy #culturaltransformation #innovation

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"Without jeopardy there is no accountability". And without accountability, an organisation's results won't reach the heights of which they are capable. This current article from the Australian Institute of Company Directors magazine "Company Director" (as told to Peter Hanlon by Colin Ellis) reveals five practical suggestions directors can follow to avoid ineffective cultures in the boardroom, and in turn, the organisation. There is another I'd like to add that is often avoided - reframing conflict as a learning and trust-building opportunity (hopefully before we even get close to toxicity). Conflict in a board setting is inevitable. It is a necessary part of teamwork and innovation. But it's how a board faces into it, hears all perspectives and works through it that separates great boards from the rest. An effective Chair views conflicting perspectives as an opportunity. They will challenge the board to reflect on signs of groupthink, and pose powerful questions like: 🏫 Do we know enough about this subject as a collective? 👩‍🏫 If not, who or what do we need to consult? 🕴‍ How critical is this subject to the overall strategy? 🫶 Have we addressed this conflict in a productive manner, with equal participation and respect? How different must it feel as a board when you've faced into a thorny issue with real outcomes at stake, had your perspective heard, overcome the impasse and fully signed up to the agreed course of action? #BoardCulture #TheRoleOfTheChair #FaceIntoConflict #BoardEffectiveness #CadenceLeadershipAdvisory Peter Armstrong Australian Institute of Company Directors Jo Bagg Jennifer Beard Saurabh Bhatnagar Elizabeth Born Tom Born-Crockett Stuart Brown John Carvin Sharon Collins Peter J Crockett Jenny Cush Bianca Hayes Mark Kane Ian Muir Elisa Recchi Julia Ridout Kim Roots Nithin Salgunan Matt Wright Helen Wood

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If Mary Freer invites you to an event you would be remiss to miss it. This morning didn't disappoint. An hour of power as part of the altMBA worldwide strategy meetup. It was a joy to be a facilitatee as opposed to my usual role of facilitator. Kirsty Stark did an awesome job of co-facilitating for Seth Godin. We learnt a bunch thanks to the generous shares from everyone in the room Bel Ryan and Helen Sheppard (MAICD) (I've mentioned all the rest of you wonderful people somewhere in this post) Plus as a bonus I got to meet the infamous Stuart Flint in person! Key takeaways from Seth in regard to setting your strategy: ☺️ 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 – this will dictate who you speak to, how you can create value for them, and best communicate it. 🏃‍♂️ 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 – these will be your proxy in regard to your positioning. I'd add don't listen too loudly otherwise they will become a distraction. 💌 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – if you know your customers, consider where they show up, how they consume info, and the triggers that will motivate them to take action. 👍🏻 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – what are the signals and data points that will help you to react and respond to market conditions. You must be adaptable to change. 𝐏𝐋𝐔𝐒 – a bonus learning for me. The scarf I picked up sandboarding in Kangaroo Island this month makes an effective hairstyle protector in my motorbike helmet 🏍️ Compassion Revolution More Space For Light

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End of year team celebrations anyone? If you are in Sydney, Australia check this one out. As a client and recipient of Jane Hemingway-Mohr ‘s Leading Edge experience I can totally recommend it as a fun, engaging way to build connection and leadership skills. When we interact with horses or any animal…we get the opportunity to show up authentically. We understand how we humans along withother sentient beings can build trust, overcome fear and work together with a shared purpose. #leadership #21stcenturyleadership #teambuilding #learninganddevelopment #emergingleaders #neuroinclusivelearning

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What does a systemic approach to supporting people experiencing (peri)menopause look like? The Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) submission makes three key recommendations for a systemic approach: The three recommendations shared in the submission are: 1. To avoid stigmatisation, the workplace implications of (peri)menopause should be accommodated through holistic health and wellbeing policies and practices. 2. Investigate expanding the eligibility criteria for the right to flexible working in the National Employment Standards in the Fair Work Act. 3. Fund and develop educational resources and training for workplaces on supporting employee reproductive health and wellbeing. Read the full report via SAGE: https://lnkd.in/gktgxqQH Thank you to the team at SAGE Tamzen Armer Mei Yi Leow Dr Isabelle Kingsley and Heather Champion as well as contributions from our network: Curtin University Gender Research Network, Ravani Duggan, Samantha Owen, Jane King and Dr Angela Spence; Colleen MacMillan, CSIRO Alicia Pearce, The George Institute for Global Health; Lucie Joschko, Monash University; Dr Helena Teede, Advancing Women in Healthcare Leadership. 

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🎉 Why Working in a Top Start-Up Might Be Exactly What You Need This week, Safewill ranked #10 on LinkedIn Australia's Top Startups list for 2024, alongside some of the most innovative companies in the country. https://lnkd.in/gV3-ERQU This recognition is a testament to the incredible team I work with—people who bring relentless drive, resilience, and belief in what we’re building—a product that’s changing how we approach estate planning. 👏 But here’s why this matters to you 👋. Startups aren’t for everyone, but if you thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments, they can accelerate your career like nowhere else. 🚀 Here’s what I’ve experienced in just two-and-a-bit years across two of Australia’s top startups: 😎 Collaborating with some of the brightest minds in tech, and being mentored by top talent in Australia 📈 Having true ownership over work that directly shapes business outcomes 🪴 Accelerated career growth, pivoting from recruitment into leading P&C at Safewill - my favourite chapter so far! It’s challenging (no sugar-coating here), but if you’re someone who loves: 🧩 Solving problems 📚 Learning fast 🤩 And making a real impact ...then you could have a story just like mine. 🚀 At Safewill, we’re building something special, and we’re just getting started. We have several key roles open for people ready to embrace the challenge and grow with us. If you’re ready to be part of something impactful, check out our open roles here! careers.safewill.com Chat soon! 🫶 #StartupLife #CareerGrowth #TopStartups2024 #JoinTheTeam #AustralianStartups

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In my AI At Work masterclasses, we focus on real, practical things people can do with AI in their workplace. Here are some examples of activities and exercises we have done in this masterclass to help individual participants solve real problems in their work: 🎯 Tailoring a product pitch to a customer with specific needs 🏡 Presenting a Gold Coast property with some unique features for sale (real estate agent) 📈 Learning how to use Facebook ads for marketing their business 💬 Preparing for a difficult conversation with a staff member who will be disappointed with the pay rise she will be getting 📰 Sending a start-of-term newsletter to parents and the school community (school principal) 🔍 Finding hidden value in a business that seems to be struggling (business broker) 📝 Applying for a government grant for some new equipment (tour operator) 🖥️ Writing a combination of Excel macros and formulas to extract business data from 3 spreadsheets 🔗 Keeping a long-term customer who’s thinking of switching to a cheaper supplier 🔮 Understanding the biggest disruptions and changes coming to our industry in the next 5 years If you want to boost the AI capability in 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 team, find out more about this masterclass here: https://lnkd.in/geeZH3X9 Let's chat!

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If there is a 126-page report and you don't have time to read but you don't want to miss out, what you do?  Get ExpertEaseAI to summarize for you and talk to the document and ask whatever you want to know. This is Conversational #AI! I can't wait to see Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Government of South Australia to come up with similar report and give us a heads up to provide support so we can come up with amazing solutions! Peter Malinauskas

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Can mentoring be a powerful tool to disrupt power dynamics? Facilitating the Engaging Young Leaders on Aged Care & Community Boards over the years has given me unique insight into how mentoring can challenge and disrupt traditional power dynamics. By fostering relationships between CEOs, Board directors, and emerging leaders, we aim to share experiences and understanding to increase diversity on boards and bring fresh perspectives to the table. But this goes beyond just increasing numbers—it's about shifting the leadership dynamics. Inter-generational mentor partnerships, panels, board observations, and peer mentoring have been powerful tools in our program, bringing together people as learners and leaders for shared goals - improving the governance of our community sector. This approach doesn’t just benefit our mentees! It also encourages spaces for diverse voices, empowering emerging leaders to contribute to high-level discussions and decisions. It disrupts the status quo, allowing space for different types of questions and discussions encouraging a more inclusive and agile decision-making process. It's worth thinking about how can mentoring disrupt traditional power structures within communities, organisations and politics. Or how we might use mentoring to create a more inclusive leadership cultures by mutually sharing ideas and perspectives! Mentoring is more than just guidance—it can be a catalyst for change!! QUESTION: How have you seen mentoring be used in this way? If you're keen to hear more about MENTORING, check out my next Espresso Club webinar on Tuesday as my guest! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gGGRhD4E Better yet - join the Espresso Club to experience a growing peer mentoring community! https://lnkd.in/gX7XATVp

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Some NZ first research into medium sized businesses. Find here what the challenges are, and follow for future insights as to how to overcome these predictable and solvable challenges.

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I am so honoured to be Patron of Good Design Australia. Here's an excerpt of my speech @ the #GoodDesignAustralia Awards in #Sydney following my Acknowledgement of Country: ".. the person who most helped shape and inspire my entrepreneurial and design journey was #AnitaRoddick, the Founder of #TheBodyShop, whom I was fortunate to meet in my early 20's. Anita pioneered a path that many have travelled since, achieving three quite unimaginable and miraculous feats at that time: Firstly, she designed an entirely new approach to cosmetics by curating & sourcing products from around the world that were socially ethical & environmentally sustainable. In the process, she built a supply chain to help alleviate poverty, comprising small businesses in developing countries, most lead by women, providing them with contracts, start-up capital, training & mentoring. Secondly, she launched an entirely fresh, new cosmetic range and brand to a generation of young people using everyday people as models & storytelling as her key marketing strategy. Thirdly, she boldly and unapologetically aligned and leveraged her brand to causes that mattered to her including women's rights, worker rights, climate change & animal rights. I was in absolute awe of Anita Roddick. She was a rare, female entrepreneur at that time, who showed the world - proved to the world - that design has the power to change the world. And that business had the power, & obligation, to create value & make the world a better place. It was the #DesignEffect, our theme for this year's Awards, in action! Over the next few hours, we will be presented with a showcase of the profound ripple effects that exceptional design has on individuals, communities and the world. We will witness how good design is about pushing boundaries, co-designing with empathy as our compass, challenging conventions & harnessing the power of imagination. I know you will join me in celebrating tonight’s finalists and winners, with full throttled, heart warming support and love. Tonight is a celebration of our extraordinarily talented community. If I had to describe what good design is in three words, the phrase I’d choose is: A Better Tomorrow. Design is about honouring the past, acknowledging the present & shaping the future. Creating a future society, economy, environment, which is better than the world is now. Over 10,000 #GoodDesign Ticks have been awarded in the past 28 years. Every recipient is an exemplar of the people who have Designed Tomorrow. These ticks acknowledge and reward individual & team accomplishments, yes, but they are so much more than this. They are a collective tick and recognition of Australia. Our global calling card. I want us to imagine a bold future for designers in Australia. Imagine if, like Singapore, we adopted a 50 year planning horizon? Imagine if we planned to be the greatest design-led nation in the world? "Australians are the people that #DesignTomorrow" 👊👏👍

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Elevate your career in accounting and finance by uncovering ‘hidden’ job opportunities with guidance from a top executive recruitment specialist. Listen now.

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