nicole calder

That’s what we’ve all essentially been confined to, except for those that are still working. What could possibly be so hard about staying...

What a time to be alive. We’re in the middle of something that has the potential to be a turning point in history. This is the first...

actually give a shit. why? because many organisations and people don’t. so give a shit about your people and their development. care...

Valued. We all want to feel it. We all need to feel it. Feeling valued means we feel seen. It means that we feel safe. It means that...

Sport is a drug. And I was addicted to it. When I was cut from the United squad a few weeks ago, I went through some extreme withdrawals....

“You can’t help anyone who doesn’t want to be helped.” How often have you heard this phrase throughout your life? And do you really...

I read something a few years ago in The Art of Belonging by Hugh Mackay that has continued to influence my perception of human...

Surprisingly, despite me having just moved back to Australia, this post does not pertain to distance, but to time and experience. Since...

How often have you been asked this seemingly simple question of, what do you want? Whether that’s been in the form of a profession, a...

Is it possible to ever truly appreciate something without being exposed to the stark harshness of its contrasting and opposing...

Last night I served the most beautiful woman. She was 93 years young and had a real zest for life. When I asked her what her secret is to...

In order to experience the true elation of belonging, one must first experience the true isolation of feeling alone. And that I have...

As I was writing the post “The Power in Vulnerability,” I started to question why we perceive certain things as making ourselves...

I felt seen last night. Understood too. Not on all levels, but on a level. The energy I exerted resonated with the table I was serving,...

How many times have you opened yourself up to someone, only for them to reply with just love yourself or just be positive? Yet, despite...

Before reading this post, I encourage you to check out the Ted Talk I posted above. Brené Brown is a phenomenal speaker who has devoted...