Leadership Development
Anneli Blundell
The Real Cost of Politeness in the Age of AI

In a world increasingly shaped by AI, a simple question, should we still say “please” and “thank you” to machines? Inspired by a post from Julian Mather, this reflection explores why small acts of civility aren’t just about etiquette, they’re daily decisions that protect our emotional wellbeing, preserve our shared humanity, and remind us of the power of conscious kindness.

The Real Cost of Politeness in the Age of AI
Leadership Development
Anneli Blundell
What's your AI strategy?

In our team’s Big AI Chat, we didn’t just share tools, we unpacked the emotions around AI: fear, overwhelm, and value anxiety. Discover how we’re approaching AI with intention, team alignment, and emotional safety.

What's your AI strategy?
Leadership Development
Anneli Blundell
Closing a Chapter: Reflections from the PSA ...

Reflecting on a meaningful chapter, I share lessons learned and proud moments from my time on the Board of Professional Speakers Australia. From navigating tough conversations to creating space for others to speak up—this is what real leadership and connection looks like.

Closing a Chapter: Reflections from the PSA Boardroom
Anneli Blundell
What AI Can Teach Us About Good Communication ...

Ever had a frustrating conversation where someone just didn’t get it? AI has the same problem. But instead of getting annoyed at a chatbot, we can flip the script and learn from it. AI holds up a mirror to how we communicate—and it’s got some surprisingly useful lessons for us. Here are five communication insights AI can teach us (and how you can apply them right now). 

What AI Can Teach Us About Good Communication (That Most People Miss)
Women at Work
Anneli Blundell
Marching Forward—One Bold Move at a Time

Women aren’t waiting for change—we’re making it happen.

Throughout this International Women’s Day series, we’ve shared stories of women who challenged the status quo, stepped into leadership, and made a difference. Not by waiting for permission—but by marching forward. ✨

Marching Forward—One Bold Move at a Time

Leadership Development

The secret to getting people back to the office

The secret to getting people back to the office

The secret to getting people back to the office, is not to get them back to the office. Yep. You read that right. It might not be the answer you want to hear, but it’s the reality.

Of course, there’s a little more to the story but let’s start by ripping the band aid right off. Blanket mandates forcing people to come back to the office, will have dire consequences. Not only will your people resist coming back, they are likely to leave altogether.

Thankfully, over 15 years of studying human behaviour and obsessing about why people do what they do, has shown me that there are other options.

Is the 'best person for the job', the 'best fit for the team'?

Is the 'best person for the job', the 'best fit for the team'?

𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 ‘𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐛’, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 '𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦'? Do you believe in the power of diversity to deliver results? Do you believe in a champion team, or a team of champions? Do you pick the best person for the job even if they are not the best person for the team? Maybe ‘best person’ for the job, isn’t the best person for the team. And maybe that's an equally important measurement. Food for thought. Perhaps we need to broaden our definition of best person for the job, to account for the actual impacts we have on one another – it's how we work together; how we deliver results together; it's how we are made better together that will get real results.