I recently attended a parent-teacher conference at my son's school. His school had introduced something interesting. Students are now asked to self-assess their progress against set learning criteria, with no prior input or correction from the teacher. These self-assessments are then shared with parents during a one-on-one conference. My son scored himself quite well in some areas; confident, clear, and honest. But in other areas, I noticed something familiar. He marked himse

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 read something that really struck a chord with me: “ Let your light shine... Leave any place you find yourself better than you met it .” It reminded me of the quiet power we all carry; the ability to influence the spaces we live and work in, no matter how small. Feeling Stuck That idea made me reflect deeply on my own journey. Have you ever felt stuck, like you weren’t enough? I have. For a long time, I carried the weight of constant negativity. There was no