Some years ago, while living in Broken Hill, I was privileged to work closely with the local aboriginal community. It was through this work that I learned the very real and tangible power of storytelling to bridge gaps and help foster positive change. As a…

I’ve been involved in video production for nearly 20 years and audio production for 5 years, over which time I’ve learnt and continue to learn techniques to help craft story. I’ve self taught myself tools like Adobe Premiere and RODECaster Pro but my primary role…

In traditional Japanese philosophy, wabi sabi (侘寂) is a world view that sees beauty in imperfection. A concept that as we muddle through remote working and home schooling during COVID-19 restrictions, I have seen an increased number of people embrace. Business meetings from home via Zoom have increased…

I’ve been passionate about the power of video content for a long time. Being visual, it’s possible to achieve strong emotive connection. However, with high volumes of video now used in marketing, it can be hard to make your video stand out. One answer may…

The digital landscape has changed dramatically in the past decade. Instagram, for example, was launched in October 2010. Now, it’s estimated to be worth more than $100 billion. There’s a whole category of people who earn their living by being Instagram influencers. Digital makes up roughly…

I believe that we can absolutely take our work seriously but still have fun whilst doing it; actually if you’re not able to have fun and implement playful work practices, I’m not sure what’s the point! As adults, I think we sometimes forget how important…

As an extrovert, I sometimes take for granted how comfortable I feel networking and meet new people. In a professional capacity, it’s an extremely valuable skill to have – to speak confidently in meetings and to make contact with new business prospects. However if you…

These days have been unlike any other. Like me, I’m sure you’re finding the frequent and daily changes to things we previously considered everyday norms, to be an incredibly surreal experience. To help support our collective COVID-19 mental health, we need to lean in and…

A waterfall begins with one drop. That’s the concept behind the Be The Drop podcast, and a key philosophy in my life. I believe that, together, we can create and achieve amazing things. My guest this week has a very similar outlook. In fact, the…

Success isn’t something that happens overnight, it’s much more long term and comes from building knowledge and experience. Chef Adam Liston started collecting cookbooks from a young age but it wasn’t until he left high school that he started working as a cook. Surfing through the day…