The Journal
A work-life balance through imagination
How can we get our work-life balance right? For me, it’s important to get an occasional break away from the pressures of work. I do that through my imagination.
Critical thinking, core to imagination, a business essential
The need for arts-based skills, to foster a curious and engaged workplace, is increasingly coming under the spotlight in businesses.
Imagine to innovate
Leadership requires imagination because this wonderful skill opens a view to so many possibilities. A precursor to creativity and innovation, it allows us to challenge ‘the way we’ve always done things’ to try something new.
Imagination and happiness: skills for a better world
Like happiness, imagination is a learnt skill that empowers us to connect to the positives in life, both in mindset and, when put in practice, can be translated into action.
Imagination for a break from ‘real life’
I was reminded this week of imagination as a life and professional skill. In a recent session, attendees spoke of how giving themselves permission to dream had granted them a break from the stresses of ‘real’ life.
Imagination to address loneliness
The group sessions I run on imagination can offer an antidote to isolation and loneliness. There is a pressing need; addressing this ‘epidemic’ is vital to retain staff, according to Sophie Renton from McCrindle who spoke at the recent Bondi Innovation Forum.
Imagination: to build resilience
A recent article in The Sydney Morning Herald reminds that a study of the humanities equips us with the skills to better cope with uncertainty. Imagination has that same effect. Why? Because it accepts, at its core, that change is inevitable.
Invitation: Explore our research on imagination
I’ve made it easier for you to access my research on the many benefits of imagination
An imagination coach to speak at your next event?
Would you like an imagination coach to speak at your next event?
New academic text links imagination to leadership skills
A newly published academic text on imagination focuses on its role in developing strong leadership skills. This volume provides a welcome addition to the growing scholarly evidence that cultivating imagination provides a pathway to professional skills, creativity and innovation
It’s time: for new wellbeing strategies
Is it time to consider new strategies to address wellbeing as the latest data on Australian workplaces provides yet another wake-up call to act. The 2023 State of the Future of Work Report found that physical and mental health in Australia’s workplaces are in a poorer state than when the pandemic began. To me, that’s shocking news.
An investment in imagination pays dividends
An investment in imagination offers an impressive ROI. Here is some of the latest data.
Evidence: imagination enhances wellbeing
I often seek out evidence to my conviction, that happiness is good for our wellbeing. And this week, I discovered a report that links imagination to increased happiness, love and connection.
Imagination to build a better world
How does imagination feed our vision for personal, societal, professional and corporate change?
Imagine to access hope, optimism
In a session I ran last week, I was reminded of the importance of imagination to foster wellbeing.
Imagination: the seed for all progress
“Progress requires creativity and imagination,” a quote from Michelle Obama’s latest book ‘The Light We Carry’ (my summer reading). Her message is insightful; it reminds that the first step for any positive change is imagination.
New wellbeing and team building solutions for 2023
In 2023, are you searching for a new solution to address the issues around wellbeing, team building and business sustainability?
Imagination + action = positive change
Many thanks to Christine Ireland and the Wesley Mission for allowing me to join a team of volunteers to welcome more than 300 guests to a Christmas Day lunch in Sydney.