Brave new world
The future of work is a hot topic in the business world but much of the focus is on fear. Jessica Symes has a different outlook.............................p10
The way we work
Symes Group share some thoughts around creating an autonomous, creative and diverse workforce equipped for the future ahead.......p14
The end as we know it
Leadership training of the 90s is dead. Symes Group is leading the way in reshaping and transforming professional development.............................p20
New leader of today
The superhuman skills needed to stay relevant in the future are no longer soft skills but the hard skills of human behaviour. Requirements for leadership are vastly different as we move into a brave new world.......................p18
Social brain
Daniel Goleman reveals new research and insights into the
social brain and its value in the modern workplace...................p28
Mindfulness: Precursor to change
Mindfulness founded on ancient Buddhist philosophy is taking the business world by storm – for the best of reasons..........................p24
Mentally tough
Majella Knobel is seriously tough. She joined colleague and friend Mark on a tandem bike for the Tour De Cure Cancer. Lucy Schott works in people and culture during the week – we find out why she spends her spare time saving lives................................p32
Presenting with purpose
Anthony Johnson is an AFL club captain outside of work. To motivate his team he has worked on the art of the half-time pep talk. Pearl Tan shares her experience presenting at TedXHaymarket in Sydney.......p42
The switch
Trying to figure out what you want to be when you grow up can be challenging enough, but what happens when you realise it's not forever? Do you want to try something else? We interview two women who have switched careers and love the results.....p38
Social impact the key to relevancy
Professor Ian Williamson shares the big secret to future success of organisations – social impact...p46
Girls' world
Educating girls is paramount to alleviating poverty in the developing world. Find out how a small group of committed, talented and passionate women are playing their part in global social impact.............................p52
Right on target
Are they working? Are they neccessary? Symes Group weighs in on the argument around gender targets...........................p56
Young leaders of today
Kate Young is carving a career for herself that is impressive and shows great promise. On the way she supports and elevates young graduates joining the workforce, particularly young women.......p60
Women in the
c-suite
Studies have revealed that while emphasis on having more women on boards in ASX companies has increased, representation in C-suite roles have not. Aspiring CIO Sarah McCullough wants to be part of the new statistics..........p62
Contents
Social impact with
Ian Williamson, p46
Presenting with purpose, p44
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