An international student in Australia recently reached out to me, feeling discouraged and overwhelmed. Before coming to Australia, they had built years of professional experience and a solid career. Yet after almost a year of applying for jobs, they had been unable to secure work, even in roles well below the level they had previously held. The repeated rejections were starting to erode their confidence and make them question their worth. We arranged a time to talk. During ou

A few days ago, I listened to a podcast by Oprah Winfrey, “Oprah & Tech Leaders on What AI Means for Your Job, Health, Family & Future.” She was in conversation with leading voices in artificial intelligence, exploring what this moment means for our work, lives, and future. It caught my attention because this is an area that has quietly shaped much of my work and thinking. For the past six years, I have been researching how emerging technologies reshape jobs, organisations,

You might think you need a title, a corner office, or all the authority to create change. The truth? Leadership starts right where you are, with the actions you take and the courage to speak up. Whether at home, at work, or in your community, your influence is already there, waiting for you to claim it. I used to tell myself that I couldn’t make change because of the level I held. I wasn’t a CEO, I wasn’t in the executive suite, and I didn’t wield all the power in the world.