I’ve been sitting with this one for a while. Turning it over. Trying to decide if writing it would be seen as “too emotional” or “too much.” But the truth is, staying silent when something matters deeply is not who I am. And what I’m about to say isn’t just about me, it’s about a
Having walked through places marked by deep pain, like Israel and Ukraine, Berlin brings its own unique weight. A quiet heaviness that demands reflection. Yesterday I stood at the remnants of the Berlin Wall, a powerful reminder of division, resistance, and eventually, hope. I walked through Tiergarten Park, not far from the site where some
| From Berlin, Global Summit of Women 2025 This week, I’m sitting in a room filled with over 1000 women leaders from 65 countries. Berlin is buzzing, not just with energy, but with possibility. Stories are being exchanged in hallways, new collaborations sparked over coffee, and across every session, one truth keeps rising to the
I’ve come to realise that everything we do – every word we speak, every decision we make – is guided by intention. Whether we are aware of it or not, intention drives our behaviour. It colours the energy we bring into a room, the way we lead, and the impact we leave behind. And I’ve
Navigating a Malignant Diagnosis with Gratitude and Strength When I received the news that the tumour was malignant, my first reaction wasn’t fear – it was gratitude. Not because this kind of diagnosis is ever easy, but because in my case, it is, contained & manageable. A reminder of how unpredictable life is, but also
In a nation as vast and diverse as Australia, our experiences, cultures, and values shape our unique perspectives. What I see as a priority may not even be on someone else’s radar, and vice versa. That’s the beauty of perception, it’s deeply personal yet shaped by our shared environment. But to truly grow as individuals
In a world where information is just a click away, the role of the media has never been more powerful, or more dangerous. As a society, we rely on the media to inform us, to shine a light on important issues, and to hold those in power accountable. But what happens when the media, potentially