Field notes from the work.

The people doing the work are the ones healing. But this work isn't easy and it isn't for the weak. A piece on intergenerational trauma, calm waters, and learning to stay.

How one confronting idea — 'you're either a feminist or a sexist' — pushed me to reflect on masculinity, vulnerability, and the need for brave conversations among men. It's not about blaming men, but freeing us from silence.

How a trademark dispute almost killed me. The full story behind the worst day of my life — burnout, business betrayal, suicidal thoughts, and the support systems that brought me back.

Deficit discourse limits Indigenous potential in Australia. Recognising and challenging these biases is the first step to fostering true diversity, breaking the cycle of stereotypes, and supporting Indigenous success.

For years I thought forgiveness required me to stop feeling angry, ashamed, or hurt. But I've since learned that forgiveness isn't a feeling — it's a choice. And the first person I had to forgive was me.

When I taught Aboriginal history in schools, parents would say: 'I teach my kids to treat everyone the same.' The intent is good, but the impact can be harmful. True fairness comes from recognising difference.

I think we have a generation of men who are deeply lonely, and I don't think we're being honest enough about that. As old versions of masculinity are challenged, we haven't replaced them with better ways to connect.

A weekend at Bunnings became a moment of racism in front of my daughters. What stayed with me wasn't just what was said — it was the silence around it. This is about leadership, accountability, and the standard we accept.

The Aboriginal Flag was meant to unite us. In 2019, it became a legal dispute that fractured Australia. The fallout shaped mistrust, fueled the No vote, and worsened a mental health crisis we can't ignore.

After six months away from the spotlight, returning — not to perform, but to lead with purpose. The truth behind why I stepped back, what I learned, and the path that led to the SAFE Method and Buneen Group.

In truth-telling spaces, gossip is often a signal that safety has dropped. Curiosity is how great leaders protect dignity, find the full story, and rebuild trust.

There's a quiet pressure many First Peoples feel to prove who we are. This piece is for those who are tired of performing identity just to belong.

Why workplaces fail to create cultural safety for First Peoples — and what a truly holistic, systems-based approach looks like through the SAFE Method.