For Queensland teenagers, “finishing school” no longer looks just one way. The pathways to meaningful, post-school options have broadened dramatically: a traditional Year 12 with an ATAR, school-based apprenticeships and traineeships, TAFE qualifications while you’re still at school, and even first-year university subjects completed in Years 10–12.

I don’t teach for certificates. I don’t teach to tick boxes. I don’t teach so that someone can simply add “Degree” to their résumé. I...

Tonight, I delivered my final tutorial session with my Diploma of Leadership and Management learners. It was a session like many others I...

A business that learns is a business that grows. In a fast-changing world, the ability to adapt, innovate, and improve is closely linked to how well your organisation embraces learning. A learning culture is more than occasional training sessions or professional development days. It’s about creating an environment where learning is ongoing, encouraged, and valued at every level.

In the world of professional and business development, terms like mentoring, training, and coaching are often used interchangeably. But while they share the common goal of improving performance and growth, each approach works in a different way and is suited to different needs.

Running a business has always required a mix of knowledge, confidence, and resilience. But in 2025, the pace of change is faster than ever. New technologies, shifting market conditions, and evolving customer expectations mean that the skill set needed to thrive is different to what it was even a few years ago.