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How I make meetings work with ADHD: Focus, productivity, and clear notes
With ADHD, focus takes structure. Clear layouts, visual cues, and focus-friendly tools can turn chaotic meetings into moments of real progress. Having the right tools makes a world of difference, and when paired with the right techniques, they can change the way your brain shows up, processes, and takes action in every meeting.
Read MoreHow most successful people run their meetings
Meetings can either be productive or a waste of time and it all comes down to structure. Learn how top leaders like Oprah, Jeff Bezos, and Sheryl Sandberg run meetings with purpose, keep discussions focused, and turn conversations into action. Plus, strategies to engage different thinking styles and take notes that drive real results.
Read MoreLeadership lessons: How Kathrine Switzer changed history
The club grew in a year to be the 2nd biggest running club in NY State, after the huge New York Road Runners in NYC. The men completely respected and deferred to me, trusting --in fact, enthusing over and supporting-- my work and decisions. That's when I knew I was a leader.
Read MoreHow to fully realise your potential as a leader
Becoming a great leader rarely happens overnight. Leadership is a multi-faceted skill that requires self-awareness and time spent learning and practising. The first step to realise your potential as a leader is thinking of yourself as a leader while embracing both your personal and professional lives.
Read MoreHow to identify, write about & live out your core values
One of the most powerful ways we can nurture our feminine energy is by getting to know our values - our North stars - so that we can begin to create a life that honours what matters most.
Read MoreThe power of AND
Have you ever stopped to consider the transformative power of the word "and"? This tiny conjunction can shift perspectives, open up new possibilities and help women realize their full potential as leaders.
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A productivity approach for busy ambitious brains
Many professionals struggle with brain fog, distractions, and managing time effectively. Productivity isn’t just about getting more done—it’s about prioritising what matters, optimising your energy, and building systems that support success. In this blog, Lauren Prasek shares research-backed productivity strategies, including time blocking, cognitive bandwidth management, and the “Done Before One” approach, to help you work smarter, not harder. Whether you're a high-achiever looking to improve focus or simply seeking better work-life balance, these practical techniques will help you stay on track, maximise efficiency, and create a sustainable routine that works for YOU.
Read MoreBest planning strategies: Paper vs digital and what works best (Expert insights)
How well are you using your planner? Is it helping you stay focused and productive, or does it feel like just another thing on your to-do list? Our Community Coach, Arienne Gorlach, recently appeared on CGTV America, where she shared how planning is not just about listing tasks but about creating real momentum towards meaningful change.
Read MoreHow to do the best year-end review (before planning for the new year)
Regardless of how the year has unfolded, now is the perfect time to conduct your year-end review. It’s the opportunity to reflect on the past 12 months and set yourself up for a successful year.
Read More4 Planning tips to help change your life
Prioritisation and having only a doable number of tasks help you take action and feel progress and accomplishment. Ask yourself, "What are the three most important things I could do today that would either make a big difference or move me forward significantly?" Then do them!
Read MoreHow to create your own travel packing lists
Creating your own master travel packing list will save you lots of time and stress.
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10 attitudes to help you succeed in business by Danielle Leilani
It can be humbling going from a comfortable lifestyle as a college student, or your 9-5 that you've mastered + can practically do in your sleep. Starting something new, especially opening a new business of your own, is going to be scary, that's inevitable. Just know that there WILL be a learning curve.
Read MoreLeading from the front: How to spot symptoms of trauma and support your people
Whether directly or indirectly impacted, the workplace can be a vital, yet often overlooked, source of support. Empathetic distress in response to others in pain is a very human response. Understanding the potential for trauma is important, but as a leader you should be on the lookout for such responses in your people. So, how do we spot the signs?
Read MoreFrom our Founder, Kasia: What I've learned from 10 years of running a small business - Part 2
As we celebrate our 10th birthday in small business, I'm looking back on what I've learned along the way. Everything from day-to-day operations hacks to how to balance business with motherhood. I hope my answers encourage you to take a chance on your ideas, give yourself a well-deserved break, and invest in loyal, reliable team members to share your business success with.
Read MoreFrom our Founder, Kasia: What I've learned from 10 years of running a small business - Part 1
Running your own small business: it's not all sunshine and roses (or awards and profit). Ask anyone who runs their own business and they'll probably (hopefully!) say the same thing. I believe that part of the LH Agenda mission to empower the leaders of tomorrow is sharing insights to our own business and the lessons I've learned along the way. In this article, I share the great, and sometimes uncomfortable, realities of entrepreneurship and running a small business, and give you practical tips to start using in your business right now.
Read MoreHow one woman created a successful charity with the power of storytelling
Rochelle Courtenay, founder of charity Share the Dignity and nicknamed Australia's 'Pad Lady', is a big believer in using the power of storytelling to inspire men and women to make a difference to the lives of women often fleeing from domestic violence or homelessness. She talks to LH Agenda about how she started Share the Dignity and what keeps her working tirelessly for women who don't have a voice.
Read MoreFrom our Founder, Kasia: What I've learned from 10 years of running a small business - Part 3 (Rebranding a business)
This article is Part 3 of a Q&A between the LH Agenda community and me, and all about rebranding a business. Prior to this year, our brand was known as Leaders in Heels but a desire to expand our product and customer base drove us to change our brand name and logo to LH Agenda mid-2021. I hope you find some practical takeaways in this article to help you, no matter what stage of the rebranding and/or business journey you're at!
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6 pieces of life and career advice from exceptional mothers
Many of us take on the dual roles of mother and businesswoman, and while we believe these roles go hand-in-hand, sometimes it feels like they compete against each other! And that's when it's nice to be reminded of just how well we're actually doing (even when we can't see it for ourselves). This article celebrates and honours the working woman, and features advice from exceptional mothers in the LH Agenda community. Enjoy, and keep rockin' it, mama!
Read More10 attitudes to help you succeed in business by Danielle Leilani
It can be humbling going from a comfortable lifestyle as a college student, or your 9-5 that you've mastered + can practically do in your sleep. Starting something new, especially opening a new business of your own, is going to be scary, that's inevitable. Just know that there WILL be a learning curve.
Read MoreWhat my father taught me about building human connection
Good rapport is magic because it allows people to feel closer to us and eventually be more easily persuaded by our agenda because they like us. This may sound a tad inauthentic but let me assure you, in a world that has been socially distanced, a world increasingly polarized, these innate steps of connection need to be signposted to bring us back together.
Read MoreHow to prioritise your time and work on projects you love
Pick the most exciting project on your plate right now. You want to choose the one that calls to you the most. Think through how much time you want to devote to it each day/week/month. To get there, think of all the bite-sized steps that go into it and estimate how long each takes and the frequency. Don't just turn to it during the dregs of your schedule - proactively protect time for it.
Read MoreLeading from the front: How to spot symptoms of trauma and support your people
Whether directly or indirectly impacted, the workplace can be a vital, yet often overlooked, source of support. Empathetic distress in response to others in pain is a very human response. Understanding the potential for trauma is important, but as a leader you should be on the lookout for such responses in your people. So, how do we spot the signs?
Read MoreRead this when you need a pep talk by Amber Rae
My friend Ambika texted me the other day, "I need a pep talk." "I don't know how to get this book idea out there," she said. "I know this is my purpose and what I'm meant to do. It's also what I WANT to do. But I still need to be a boss at my company... help?!" Here's the advice I gave her...
Read MoreBias: the Achilles' heel of diversity advancement + 4 things you can do to mitigate bias
Bias is the primary reason why, despite the diversity goals, the same type of candidate is still selected, leading to the same type of team composition and the same team thinking. Bias leads employees from underrepresented groups to feel disengaged and not being "really seen". Bias leads to even the most personally committed leaders of diversity unwittingly and unintentionally excluding some members of the organization while including others.
Read MoreHow to start great workplace birthday traditions
If you want to cultivate a strong culture and celebrate your team, here's our guide on how to start great birthday traditions in the workplace.
Read MoreFrom our Founder, Kasia: What I've learned from 10 years of running a small business - Part 2
As we celebrate our 10th birthday in small business, I'm looking back on what I've learned along the way. Everything from day-to-day operations hacks to how to balance business with motherhood. I hope my answers encourage you to take a chance on your ideas, give yourself a well-deserved break, and invest in loyal, reliable team members to share your business success with.
Read MoreFrom our Founder, Kasia: What I've learned from 10 years of running a small business - Part 1
Running your own small business: it's not all sunshine and roses (or awards and profit). Ask anyone who runs their own business and they'll probably (hopefully!) say the same thing. I believe that part of the LH Agenda mission to empower the leaders of tomorrow is sharing insights to our own business and the lessons I've learned along the way. In this article, I share the great, and sometimes uncomfortable, realities of entrepreneurship and running a small business, and give you practical tips to start using in your business right now.
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