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02/10/2026

The brain's ability to change isn't the interesting part. What's more interesting is what changes it.

Difficult conversations. Candid feedback. Performance discussions. Challenging decisions.

Many of the reactions they trigger were learned long ago. So were the patterns behind them.

The opportunity isn't to try harder. It's to recognise the pattern and practise a different response.

Knowing what to do is rarely the challenge. Doing it consistently enough to become natural is where the real work begins.

30/09/2026

Middle leaders are often responsible for turning strategy into action while navigating competing priorities, operational realities and the needs of their teams.

These themes featured prominently in IPAA Queensland recent Leading from the Middle Live forum, which explored the realities of leading through complexity, change and influence.

As a member of IPAA Queensland we value opportunities to be part of these conversations. The themes discussed during the forum are highly relevant to the work we do and the leaders we support.

Image credit: IPAA QLD

28/09/2026

Leadership development has never been more accessible.

Frameworks. Models. Courses. Workshops. Offsites. Content.

Yet leadership development effectiveness has only increased from 49% in 2017 to 54% in 2026. Just five percentage points in nearly a decade.

Maybe the issue isn't what leaders know.

Maybe it's how consistently they turn that knowledge into behaviours, habits and actions that create impact.

This is a pattern we see across organisations of all sizes, in both the public and private sectors.

In fact, one of the main reasons organisations engage Coaching Centre is to complement their leadership development initiatives with deeper work on how leaders think, not just what they know.

Because leadership effectiveness isn't driven by knowledge alone. It's driven by the ability to translate knowledge into action.

20/09/2026

The future of work isn't only about technology. It's about people.

Over the next 2 days, the HR + L&D Innovation & Tech Fest 2026 will bring together conversations about AI, skills, innovation, technology and productivity..

Those conversations matter because technology continues to reshape how organisations work, learn and lead. But the real opportunity lies in helping people adapt, grow and perform at their best.

At Coaching Centre, we embrace technology and the possibilities it creates. We also believe that meaningful change happens when people are equipped with the skills, confidence and support to navigate it.

That's why events like this matter. They bring together practitioners, leaders and innovators from across HR, learning and development, and technology to explore what's next, what's working, and what's worth paying attention to.

15/09/2026

The hidden cost of leadership.

Leadership may be rewarding, but that doesn't mean it feels good every day.

While leaders may report higher levels of engagement and overall life satisfaction, they are also more likely to experience higher level of stress, anger, sadness and loneliness than individual contributors.

Leadership often requires making difficult decisions, carrying responsibility for others, managing competing priorities and navigating uncertainty. The higher you move within an organisation, the fewer people there are who truly understand the challenges you're facing.

The lesson for organisations is clear. Developing leaders is not just about building capability. It's also about providing the support structures that help leaders thrive.

Even the most capable leaders need a safe space to reflect, process challenges and make sense of the complexities that come with leading others.

Report: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/349484/state-of-the-global-workplace.aspx

10/09/2026

𝗥 𝗨 𝗢𝗞? 𝗗𝗮𝘆 is a reminder that meaningful conversations matter.

We often encourage leaders to check in with their teams, support their people, and create environments where others feel safe to speak openly. But who's checking in on the leaders?

Leadership can be rewarding, but it can also be isolating. Leaders need opportunities to reflect, unpack challenges, gain perspective, and be heard. Because the people creating space for others need space too.

07/09/2026

We've spent years talking about what makes generations different, but perhaps leaders are asking the wrong question.

Instead of asking, "How do I lead different generations?" perhaps the better question is "How do I create an environment where different generations learn from each other?"

For leaders, that's a significant opportunity. Creating environments where people of different generations learn from one another, share knowledge, challenge thinking and feel valued for the unique perspectives they bring can unlock stronger collaboration and performance.

According to O.C. Tanner's latest research, organisations that create generational synergy experience higher levels of trust, innovation, customer satisfaction and growth.

As AI and technology continue to shape how we work, the ability to build meaningful human connections across generations may become one of the most important leadership capabilities of all.

Report link: https://www.octanner.com/en-au/state-of-generations-report/2026

03/09/2026

Across Australia, important conversations are taking place about the future of our workforce, our communities and our economy.

From major cities to regional communities, organisations need capable leaders who can navigate change, drive performance and support their people.

As organisations become more distributed and regional centres continue to grow in importance, providing access to consistent, high-quality leadership development is more critical than ever.

This closely aligns with Coaching Centre's mission to deliver leadership coaching at every leadership level, regardless of cohort size or location, while maintaining the same high standard of quality, consistency and measurable impact.

Because organisations should be able to provide the same high-quality coaching experience to every leader, regardless of location.

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26/08/2026

One leader gets coached. Their team feels the difference. The organisation benefits.

16/08/2026

An interesting piece of research that challenges how leadership capability is measured. Leadership development is often reported through participation metrics.

This research argues that greater attention should be paid to how capability is demonstrated in practice through behavioural change, leadership actions and sustained development over time.

View the research by the Australian Institute of Training & Development: https://www.aitd.com.au/news/aitd-releases-new-research-challenging-how-leadership-capability-is-measured

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