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From Insight to Action
Knowledge is powerful, but applying it creates real change. Explore insights, practical strategies, and leadership perspectives designed to turn awareness into meaningful workplace impact.


Executive Coaching Today's Neurodivergent Leaders (Autism, ADHD)
Executive coaching with those who have ADHD, Autism or other neurodiverse conditions requires a specialist approach. Here are some tips.
Kathryn Martens
Feb 28, 20244 min read


Dancing With Drive: Rethinking Balance in Leadership
Rethinking the concept of balance when you are a leader. Rather, run when you have drive, and rest when you don't.
Kathryn Martens
Feb 95 min read


5 Top Tips for Leaders New to the Aged Care Sector
5 top tips for leadersh new to the aged care sector
Kathryn Martens
Dec 20, 20253 min read


A public apology to emerging leaders
A public apology to emerging leaders who weren't given enough support or training
Kathryn Martens
Dec 1, 20253 min read


When Leadership Hurts: Burnout, Recovery & Rediscovering Purpose
Leadership can be deeply rewarding—and devastatingly heavy. In this conversation, I speak with Simon Elliott, an Anglican minister who shares candidly about reaching breaking point in ministry. The pressure, constant transitions, and expectations became too much. At his lowest, Simon even considered ending his life. What followed was a courageous decision to ask for help—a step that led him through a WorkCover psychological-injury claim, time away from ministry, and a slow re
Kathryn Martens
Nov 25, 20251 min read


Brave Leadership with a Neurodivergent Mind
Featuring Richard Campbell What does brave leadership look like when your brain feels like a “bowl of soup”? In this video, I speak with Richard Campbell, radio producer and manager, who lives with what he thinks is undiagnosed ADD (now called Inattentive ADHD) and Dyslexia. He shares what it’s like to: Live inside a neurodivergent mind Use prayer, lists, and reflection to stay grounded Balance people-pleasing with principled conflict Build teams, stay resilient, and make
Kathryn Martens
Nov 15, 20251 min read


Coaching vs Counselling: A Conversation About the Inner Work of Leadership
Featuring Michael Schaefer Have you ever found yourself stuck in the same unhealthy leadership patterns—overthinking, overfunctioning, or avoiding tough conversations—and wondered why you can’t break free? You’re not alone. I sat down with counsellor and trauma therapist Michael Schaefer. Michael is the founder of 3 Chairs Counselling and Emmanuel Focused Training. As an experienced ministry worker and counsellor, he has a lot of wisdom to share around what makes a health
Kathryn Martens
Nov 10, 20251 min read


Let's Talk Women in Spiritual Leadership - Part 2 of 2
What does leadership look like when you don’t hold the power, but you still carry the vision?
In this thoughtful and deeply honest conversation, Kathryn Martens speaks with Anna Moss, the Women’s Ministry Facilitator for the Presbyterian Church of NSW—a pioneering role in a denomination where women are often underrepresented in leadership and decision-making spaces.
Kathryn Martens
Oct 27, 20252 min read


Let's Talk Women in Spiritual Leadership - Part 1 of 2
A candid conversation with Pastor Raelle Harland on calling, criticism, and caring for yourself as you lead. Last week, the Church of England appointed its first-ever female Archbishop, The Most Reverend Dame Sarah Mullally, now Archbishop of Canterbury. It’s a milestone that’s made headlines around the world. However, it has not been met with celebration from all corners of the globe. This woman has already faced great public criticism—not for her leadership, but for her gen
Kathryn Martens
Oct 20, 20252 min read
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