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In this episode of Lead the Shift Conversations, I sit down with Dr Victoria Lister, a researcher, workplace coach, and organisational practitioner, to explore the journey behind her remarkable career. From hospitality and advertising to consulting, coaching, and academia, Victoria shares how every career transition, planned or unplanned, contributed to her understanding of voice, purpose, and meaningful work. This conversation is a reminder that we don't always need to have

In the first episode of Lead the Shift Conversations, I sit down with Associate Professor Dr Levi Osuagwu to explore the journey behind his remarkable career. From navigating migration and embracing his cultural identity to becoming a globally recognised researcher, Levi shares the lessons that shaped his leadership, purpose and impact. This conversation is a reminder that success is rarely accidental. It is built through preparation, service, resilience and making the most o

Over the last eight years or so, I've noticed something about many of my friendships. Whenever life became overwhelming, my phone would ring. Sometimes, it was about work. Other times, it was relationships, family, finances or simply the weight of trying to hold everything together. I'd listen, ask questions, offer perspective where I could and, more often than not, we'd end the conversation with them sounding noticeably lighter than when we had started. I never resented thos

After I submitted my PhD, I realised something I hadn't expected; I had become so good at doing that I'd forgotten how to simply be.