The Blog

I spent three days walking King Street in Charleston, meeting retailers and observing the market firsthand. Here is why I think it may be the best true high street retail experience in the United States.

An honest executive review of the bestseller Crucial Conversations. Why the book may feel basic for experienced leaders but could be valuable for developing junior employees.

In 2017, as Vice President of International Development for Billabong Group, Jeremy Hale helped launch RVCA in Chile and Peru. This post shares the strategy, the partner selection framework, and the lessons learned from expanding a global lifestyle brand into Latin America.

In 2011, while serving as General Manager for DC Shoes across South Asia, I experienced firsthand how local business networks can be the difference between struggling and thriving in a new market. From opening Singapore's first DC Shoes kids' store to negotiating tax incentives with the Singapore EDB, this is the story of how global brands are built locally.

In 2012, while living in Singapore and leading DC Shoes and Quiksilver across South Asia, I worked on a collaboration that blended streetwear culture, Asian heritage, and genuine friendship. This is the story of DC Shoes x SBTG "Enter the Dragon" — and how the best business partnerships start not in boardrooms, but over trust and shared passion.

A personal review of Mental Spinach by Jess and Ian Pollard, and how its four-lens framework offers practical perspective on leadership, balance, and sustaining performance across work and life.

During the early stages of the U.S.–China trade war, I wrote a letter to elected officials asking for something simple - time. Time for American businesses to adapt, re-engineer supply chains, and protect jobs. Only one response arrived in the mail… from the President of the United States.

Driving in a beautiful Maserati through Santiago, Chile, during a conversation about consulting and leadership, I was told a joke that perfectly sums up a challenge many organizations face today.

An unexpected stop at a neighborhood brewery sparked reflections on remote work, productivity, and the environments where focus and creativity often emerge - from Charlotte cafés to hotel lobbies around the world.

There are moments in a career when you recognize you are learning in real time from leadership that will permanently shape how you think about business.

A reflection on Simon Sinek's Start with Why and the enduring relevance of the Golden Circle framework, exploring how strong leadership teams translate organizational purpose into execution and long-term growth.

Some of the most effective business strategies aren't complicated frameworks or hundred-page presentations. They're simple visual tools that help entire organizations understand where to focus - and just as importantly, where not to.

Stepping in front of the camera doesn't always come naturally, but occasionally it's fun to share something personal. In this short video filmed from my office, I walk through one of my longtime interests - felt hats. Growing up in Australia, hats were never just accessories; they were part of culture, practicality, and identity.