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  The BlackBerry Paradox: The Perils of Perfectionism and the Necessity of Accountability in Tech Reflecting on the Rise and Fall of a Tech Giant The newly released movie about BlackBerry brings to light a poignant dialogue between co-founder Mike Lazaridis and CEO Jim Balsillie: Mike: “I will build a prototype, but I’ll do it…

Impact Production for Learning at Events and Conferences: Bambuddha’s Blueprint for Transformative Experiences In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, traditional conferences and events often fall short of delivering the profound impact necessary for meaningful learning and engagement. Enter Bambuddha, a trailblazer in the realm of impact production. By assembling the finest thought leaders, captivating storytellers,…

Why Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs Struggle with Genuine Engagement: A Call for Empowered Workplaces In recent years, many organizations have implemented Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) programs. However, these programs often fall short of fostering genuine engagement and change within the workplace. This shortfall is primarily due to their delivery through compulsory mechanisms that…

Research in leadership psychology and learning theory suggests that many individuals experience fear or discomfort when faced with learning new skills or adopting new approaches. According to studies, up to 70% of people report anxiety when dealing with significant changes in their professional environment. This initial resistance is a common response to transformational change and…

April is recognized as National Stress Awareness Month to bring attention to the negative impact of stress. Managing stress is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. Knowing how to manage stress can improve mental and physical well-being as well as minimize exacerbation of health-related issues. Stress Awareness Month has been held every April since 1992 to…

As a child Chris O’Brien had a natural talent in art, he was often out in the forest drawing nature. However, in his teenage years Chris’ ADHD that had challenged him all his life had become overwhelming, and he ended up finding himself in trouble with the law. It was time in prison that Chris…

We’re incredibly excited to feature an article from Nicholas Steepe; another one of our wonderful panelists that will be at our upcoming World Pride event; Bambuddha Group presents LGBTIAQ+ – Ask anything…                           I believe in the power of mutual, respectful discussions facilitated in a safe,…

This week we are featuring an INCREDIBLY important blog post from Danica Lani, the host of our upcoming World Pride event; Bambuddha Group presents LGBTIAQ+ – Ask anything…                                 Why World Pride Matters   Friends of mine live in one of…

I’m Danica Lani, the King Coach known as Daddy Joy and the Mother of Drag Kings.  I’m a lesbian whose gender expression is bi-gender which means both or the ‘all of it.’ I have a female physical body and a male energetic body. I married a lesbian who is now nonbinary transmasc. Here are my…

    Nicole Done, is the head of Training and Coaching at Xceptional, which is an award winning firm that celebrates the unique strengths of people with autism. With over 20 years of experience within her field, Nicole shares with us her role as a disability advocate, and helping individuals meet their purpose and reach…

We are championing the NSW Women’s Strategy, actions that align with Bambuddha’s vision and SDG’s. Nationals Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor said the Strategy builds on the progress achieved over the last four years through the NSW Women’s Strategy 2018-2022. “The NSW Government is championing women and girls by making it easier for women to…

    Chief Operating Officer at Feel the Magic, Adam Blatch, strives to make a difference in the lives of others everyday. As a passionate and empathetic leader, with extensive experience in coaching, mentoring and developing programs, Adam focuses on shaping his team at Feel the Magic to align their behaviours to their purpose driven…

The prevalence of mental disturbances in the workplace Mental health is becoming a more prevalent topic of conversation, especially after the effects of isolation during the pandemic. Although the subject is being talked about more frequently, the stigma surrounding mental well-being still persists. Mental illness is impacting society on many levels including individually, socially, and…

In June, this time last year, Sydney was heading into its second major lockdown. Over the next few months, the daily 11am press conference became the mid-morning switch into the world outside the grind of working from home and other challenging situations. Though it was a depressing point in the day, it was addictive for…

oOh! Media are an award finalist for The Corporate Kindness Awards, under the category of Kindness to Community. Read on to find out the impact they have been making: At oOh!media we are committed to enhancing public spaces and delivering value to the lives of Australians each day. More than just advertising, Out of Home…

Vitality Brands are an award finalist for The Corporate Kindness Awards, under the category of Kindness to Customers. In 2004, Vitality Brands began its long standing partnership with the Cancer Council , Australia’s leading cancer prevention charity. The partnership is the embodiment of Vitality’s purpose and Vitality Brands wants to show other businesses that financial…

https://youtu.be/zFyz264xWkg The Kind lawyers are an award finalist for The Corporate Kindness Awards, under the category of Kindness to Community. This team are a multi-disciplinary movement of lawyers, mediators, therapists and academics. With a mission to drive change: Change in how family law can be practiced, change in how family lawyers communicate with each other,…

MATE Bystander Project is an award finalist for The Corporate Kindness Awards, under the category of Kindness to Community. The program motivates action through empowerment and is a project of Griffith University, Queensland. Teaching us all to be leaders in the prevention of violence and problematic behaviour. The bystander approach focuses not on the perpetrator…

We are super excited that Christo Brand, prison guard to Nelson Mandela will be sharing his experience and the impact kind leadership has on people. Check out the full program for The Corporate Kindness Awards & Conference here. This will be a one day conference like no other! The day will serve to educate and…

The X Factor Collective are an award finalist for The Corporate Kindness Awards, under the category of Kindness to Community. Their vision is a world where all social changemakers feel empowered and equipped to lead effective change and to make it easier for social changemakers to share/access support and advice from trusted and experienced people. Come…

Cathy Dimarchos is an award finalist for The Corporate Kindness Awards, under the category of Kindness to People – Kind Leader. Watch this video to find out the impact she has been making. Cathy is the Founder and CEO of Solutions2You® Pty Ltd, offering Leadership, Mentoring, and Strategic Business Guidance. Running leadership programs in under…

Nicole Forrester, Head of Office of Purpose at Fujitsu Australia Limited congratulates our Kindness to Environment Award Finalists. – Intrepid Travel – Koh – CJ Arms We wish you the best of luck! Limited tickets are still available for The Corporate Kindness Awards & Conference on Friday 1st April. Get tickets here. A big thank…

Domain Group are an award finalist for The Corporate Kindness Awards, under the category of Kindness to Customers. Read on to find out the impact they have been making: Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, Domain Group have engaged their wider community to approach and navigate support. With the understanding that the introduction of working from home,…

Yalu Aboriginal Corporation are an award finalist for The Corporate Kindness Awards, under the category of Kindness to Community. Yalu is an Aboriginal Corporation delivering programs, research and community education to strengthen health and well-being from a foundation of cultural integrity. We hope you enjoy this video from Anahita Tonkin, CEO of Yalu along with…

Spend With Us are an award finalist for The Corporate Kindness Awards, under the category of Kindness to Community. Read on to find out the impact they have been making: Connecting the city and the bush, Spend With Us – Buy From a Bush Business (www.spendwithus.com.au) supports rural and regional small businesses that find it…

Annette Williams, National Communications Manager with Blooms The Chemist congratulates our Kindness to Community Award Finalists. We have a fab line up of speakers, check out the program for the day here. – Spend with Us – The XFactor Collective – The Kind Lawyers – oOh!media – Academy of Entrepreneurs – MATE Bystander Program –…

Anna Sheppard, Founder and CEO of Bambuddha Group strongly believes the power of Kindness is world changing. With a deep commitment for creating equality based on her lived experience, Anna began Bambuddha Group to show corporate leaders and their teams how to ‘work kinder’. She has developed an evidence informed approach which minimises risk across all organisational areas. Bambuddha…

In the lead up we will be sharing our award finalist stories, a fantastic way to celebrate their achievements and impact they are having under the categories of Kindness to People, Customers, Community and Environment. If you have yet to purchase tickets you can join us in person or virtually on Friday 1st April 2022….

Amplify (transitive verb): 1 – to expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis 2 – a) to make larger or greater (as in amount, importance, or intensity) : INCREASE       b) to increase the strength or amount of, especially : to make louder…

Are you looking for a purpose driven board role? By the end of 2021 we are establishing a new board to help us scale our commercialisation and impact as an enterprise. We are looking for skilled, purposeful, and qualified board members to ensure we have excellent governance and expertise to guide the next stages of…

We have compiled a pdf with links to some things we hope will help provide some support to our community. These include resources for mental health and self care, creating workplace mental health strategies, managing work-related stress, plus some training programs for managers and employers. Access the PDF here. A big thank you to SafeWork…

  Firstly, let’s unpack the meaning of kindness. The Collins English Dictionary defines kindness as ‘the quality of being gentle, caring, and helpful’, Wikipedia describes kindness as a ‘type of behaviour marked by acts of generosity, consideration, or concern for others, without expecting praise or reward’. Some other, oft-used synonyms include altruism, decency, hospitality, humanity,…

What do you think of when you hear Dry July?  Does a booze free month come to mind? For me, I’d always known Dry July as the month long experience of feeling good while doing good. That was until the autumn of 2020, when I got to work with the Dry July Foundation, the exceptional…

What is the Corporate Kindness Awards? This one-day conference and awards ceremony will be held on Saturday 3rd July at Lendlease in Barangaroo, Sydney. The day will feature 20+ keynote SPEAKERS, hundreds of KIND leaders, LEADERSHIP NETWORKING and KINDNESS awards. This is not only an awards ceremony but a full day conference of learning, networking…

  Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword brands and organisations like to brandish about. There are very real companies out there making world-changing sustainability strategies. They’re driven by investors and consumers expectations for positive impact, accelerating the financial imperative for action. But if we turn our attention very quickly to digital media, words like ‘sustainability’, interestingly,…

‘Are Your Employee’s Getting Enough Sleep And Why Should You Care?’ was originally published on The HR Dept.   According to a new study by Oracle and Workplace Intelligence, 2020 is the most stressful year in recorded history. The research indicates that up to 70% of the global workforce have reported increased levels of stress…

Leading Teams empower high-performing teams and leaders by facilitating cultural change. This is the first thing you read on their website. From Flight Center to the Sydney Swans, Leading Teams pursue performance excellence in organisations, through team development, goal-setting, shared leadership and open communication. So how does Leading Teams embed these skills and values into…

  Author, host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening, and a sought after keynote speaker, Oscar Trimboli has spent his professional career dedicated to the empowerment of better listening.  His work in leadership teams from around the world has focused greater attention on building and fixing organisations to make impact , creating powerful legacies…

  Working in high-stress kitchen environments, Bradley Jordan had worked for every archetype of an angry chef; those demanding better performance and faster food, yelling and swearing and putting employees in their place.  After finding himself becoming this very person, the kind he’d long detested working with, Bradley Jordan decided overnight that a kinder structure…

  Young Henrys is a Sydney born and bred brew-beer company. United by the values of music, art, culture and community (and good beer), Young Henrys attracts passionate and grassroots-minded young people as it’s core drinking demographic.  Our Bambuddha member, Oscar Mcmahon, is one of the founders of Young Henrys. A commitment to giving back…