6 habits we’re embracing – or ditching – in 2024

Authenticity in the workplace not only fosters trust but helps lay the foundation for stronger and more positive relationships. In fact, a study by Berkeley University in the US determined true confidence stems from self-trust. Those who approach life from a genuine place are more confident in their abilities. Why? Because they can be more honest with themselves. By being more genuine you know what you can bring to a role and where to improve.

Forget a ‘work persona’, we are who we are.

The FW Leadership Summit session we recommend:
Fake it till you make it? The many benefits of being genuine at work with Ruveni Kelleher

The workplace is a constantly evolving beast. As Baby Boomers continue to retire, Gen Z steps into their place, making room for Millennials and Gen Z. Each of these generations brings a knowledge and skill set unmatched by the other. Take a moment to consider that? Rather than putting Baby Boomers or Gen X out to pasture, imagine a workplace where generations of knowledge were nurtured and learned from.

The FW Leadership Summit session we recommend:
Unity in Diversity: Embracing intergenerational perspectives with Kate Pounder, Sarah Derry, Hannah Diviney and Taylah Gray

Too old? Too young? As a woman it feels like there’s never a ‘right’ age to be a professional success. The age barrier needs to be demolished with an overhaul of what age means in terms of success.

The FW Leadership Summit session we recommend:
Breaking down age barriers and redefining success with Susan Pearce AM and Bianca Spender

The challenge of self-doubt will no doubt be a fixture for many come the new year. Yet, a change in mindset and approach could start your year off with renewed vigour. While that may sound a tad melodramatic, let’s put it into practice. If you regularly approach a work task with negative expectations then you’re not giving yourself the best chance to succeed. Why not consider a positive or even neutral approach? Remember, you have a choice.

The FW Leadership Summit session we recommend:
Navigating self-doubt and silencing my inner critic with Brooke Boney and Akii Ngo

Making change can be difficult at the best of times. Yet when it comes to our careers, thinking about making a chance and putting that change into action are two very different activities. It’s easy to see change in a larger form, something that feels unobtainable and, at times, fearful. Yet, breaking change down into more palatable, bite size portions can help. Something as simple and commonplace as changing your approach can have great benefits. (ICYMI, some legend has literally created a website to do exactly this.)

The FW Leadership Summit session we recommend:
“The choices that changed the course of my career” with Rebecca Deans, Lynda Edwards, Lieutenant General Natasha Fox AO, Eric Knight and Dr Shireen Morris

Workplaces look very different from what they did twenty, ten or even five years ago. One of the most pressing concerns for today’s employees is burnout and hustle culture, especially at a time when the option to work is almost always at our fingertips. So how do workers, and leaders, foster positive, productive working environments in uncertain times? Boundaries and respect.