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

Solo dining – the extreme sport of self connection

Solo dining – the extreme sport of self connection

Solo dining – the extreme sport of self connection - Breakfast, lunch and dinner, all alone, for 4 days. Every meal, on my own. No phone, no book, no companion, nothing. This was my conscious choice when I attended a retreat weekend to relax, rejuvenate and reconnect, a few years ago. The solo dining experience is a great way to find out how you are feeling in the moment. Could you sit in a restaurant for 45 minutes with nothing to do, whilst waiting for your meal? Maybe. Could you do it without feeling self-conscious, bored, embarrassed, frustrated, fidgety? Maybe not. And yet it’s the ultimate extreme sport when it comes to presence, connection and really being with yourself.

The real issue with privilege and why life can still feel hard, even if you have it

The real issue with privilege and why life can still feel hard, even if you have it

Privilege is a topic getting a lot of attention right now. We talk about it in relation to race, to gender, to class, to nationality, to sexual identity, to ability, and the list goes on. But no matter what form of privilege we refer to, there is an invisible element to privilege that can make those with it, feel like they don’t have it. You see, privilege is not just something that makes your life easier, it’s also something that doesn’t make your life harder. It's an interesting concept to get your head around. In the article below, I share some examples of what I mean, and more importantly what to do about it.

[Video] Need to boost your impact on a video call?

[Video] Need to boost your impact on a video call?

Need to boost your impact on a video call? You’re not alone. There are many ways to be more engaging on a video call, but none of them matter if you don’t do this one thing. Boosting your impact on a call with this simple, but powerful, trick takes practice, but it’s worth it. Check out the video for more info and a little demo.

[Video] How to make small talk in a big group?

[Video] How to make small talk in a big group?

How to make small talk in a big group? This was a question from one of my clients last week. He was noticing that even though he was doing his best to keep people connected online, there were times where his attempts were falling flat.

It's all about the kind of question you ask. You see, the bigger the group, the less people feel comfortable sharing, typically speaking. So it takes a certain kind of question to get people to open up. In this video, I'll give you some examples of what I mean.