Who Decides When Australia Goes to War?
Available via my Substack!
Recent global events have triggered renewed interest in how the use of military force is authorised in democratic systems. Much of that attention is centred on the United States. But it also prompts questions closer to home about how well Australia’s own arrangements are understood.
The Cost of Comfort: What New Year reflections reveal about the choices we make
Available via my Substack!
This article explores how comfort shows up in our work, health, relationships and leadership. And why New Year reflection is less about doing more and more about recognising what we’ve been quietly tolerating.
When Speaking Up Changes Everything: Power, Identity, and the Cost of Integrity
Now live on Apple, Spotify and Youtube!
I recently joined former foreign correspondent and NBC journalist Tesa Arcilla on her podcast to discuss my two decades in diplomacy, plus what happens when integrity collides with institutional power.
What does a kind and courageous country actually look like?
Full article available via Women’s Agenda and on my Substack.
Australia’s response to the Bondi attacks has remined us of who we are at our best. The task now is whether our government is prepared to meet that standard too.
Operation 2026
Your Sunday support squad for the best year yet.
A seven-week global program designed to help you step into the new year and beyond with clarity, courage and a plan you actually follow through on.
2026: Your Next Chapter!
This in-person event is specifically designed for women in Canberra who are looking to step into the new year with clarity and purpose.
An Exclusive Podcast Interview: The Cost of Speaking Out
I recently joined the Power of Women podcast to talk about The Cost of Speaking Out — an honest conversation about courage, leadership, and finding your people.