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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…

  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…

Reposted with permission by Dimity Podger of Barasa Consulting Group ~ In the last financial crisis, certified B Corps (businesses guided to deliver social and environmental outcomes and conscious culture) were found to be 63% more likely to survive the down turn than other businesses of a similar size. In the above article, Kassoy states…

#TechDiversity is a non-profit alliance dedicated to educating and celebrating diversity and inclusion in the technology industry. Since taking over as director of #TechDiversity, my LinkedIn connections have increased by over 70%. Why? Because in 2020, HR directors and business leaders, from large enterprises to SMEs, are all keen to learn more about the business…

When the world shut down to a virus at the start of the year, a significant number of people turned up the dial on a necessary human upgrade. New kinds of communities evolved. Sporting and performance enthusiasts took to the rooftops to ignite joy through movement, and everyday heroes channelled their inner child to scale…

  It sounds like a cliché but truly understanding your why really is at the heart of every successful social innovator. Without understanding your values and belief systems, how can you bring out the passion that is so important to inspire others? Creating awareness and understanding of your own values are just two of the pivotal…

Australians aren’t great at identifying their emotions, having proactive discussions and developing self-care and support strategies that allow them to deal with challenges safely and effectively. Men more than women. Some call it nature, some call it ‘nurture’ but whatever the cause, we still aren’t healthy or happy and our mental health is suffering. As…

You know our story, so it’s time to hear theirs.  Project Good Boss is the business podcast that reminds you the world can be a good place – full of good, hard-working, game-changing people.  Each episode is hosted by Anna Sheppard, and guested by some of the greatest thinkers and doers the positive impact space…

Like many, 2020 has certainly been a weird and challenging time for me and the people close to me. The most disruptive and dangerous global pandemic of our lifetime has, for many, created a bit of a vacuum – where the ability to create and maintain meaningful relationships (both personal and professional) once lived. For…

Young Australians are being left in the lurch. 1 in 3 young Australian’s are unemployed or underemployed, and the youth unemployment rate has soared to 16.1%. But knowledge has the power to change the lives of young people across Australia, and see these stats turn around. How? By teaching young people how to be employable…

The value of belonging is essential to all people and organisations that want to thrive. And having a diverse team, full of differences that make an organisation’s outputs stronger, can’t be achieved without a sense of belonging. This is not just about including people at the table, but amplifying everyone’s voices, appreciating everyone for their…

This National Diabetes Week, our Marketing Manager at Bambuddha, Rachel, shares a glimpse into her life with Type 1 diabetes.  Having been diagnosed at age 12 – now aged 32 – it has been nearly 20 years of living with Type 1. It’s become something she can’t imagine living without. “Besides the daily grapples of…

The Game Changers Gathering is the second annual leadership conference for Bambuddha members, community and partners. We have packed the day with inspiration, evaluation, education, collaboration and of course our favourite…CELEBRATION Our community is growing not just here in NSW, also in other regions of Australia and the world. It is only due to the…

We have an exciting announcement at Bambuddha Group: We are very proud to welcome Mariane Power as our new Programs Director. Heading up the soon to be launched Bambuddha Leadership Lab. Mariane will be working with the team, partners and members to design the next steps in our leadership research, learning and coaching program development….

Reconnect to Meaning and Purpose in Your Team Culture People are drawn to creating meaning and purpose in their lives, and even more so during a time of crisis. We know that when our work is meaningful, and resonates with our purpose and values, we experience higher levels of wellbeing, satisfaction, fulfilment and engagement. Right…

We have listed our resource recommendations here! The place for articles, book, podcast and inspiring recommendations for Leaders looking to work kind. We love the work you do and we are here to help you to continue to change the world. Know that we are here to support you and remember nothing gets a nation…

96% of Australians value happiness and better conditions over money. We are so stoked for our ‘Partners in Kindness’ Beaumont People on their trial of a 4-day work week! Happier & healthier employees, improved employee engagement and improved productivity levels, anyone? #workingkind Read about it here: https://zcu.io/1vsV The Beaumont purpose is to connect people to organisations that empower…

We wouldn’t have been able to do it without you! This year we’ve donated over $10,000 dollars to impact projects as a result of your support.  Would you like to help? We are giving you first dibs! If you would like a high profile sponsorship opportunity for the next few events and or the leadership conference…

Tell us what you want to learn more about in 2020. In 2019 we covered a whole array of topics. Is there something that has taken your fancy? At Bambuddha we are passionate about empowering leaders to work Hard (Bam) and Work Kind (Buddha). Email us your topics or questions here.

We love it that people leave inspired by Bambuddha leadership networking events. Join us for our end of the year Keynote and Christmas Connect on 4th December where we will unpack how to build impactful community brand and cause marketing campaigns at Christmas. Book today! https://www.facebook.com/bambuddhagroup/videos/2779604405418745/

Did you know we were founded in November 2017 which is also the month of World Kindness Day? We now make November our month of kindness and what a perfect time in the build-up to Christmas…. For the next 30 days in the countdown to our next event on 4th December, we want to challenge…

Today we introduce you to one of our Gamechanger members Pam Burnett. Watch this short video about Cream Collection who is leading the way in the development of sustainable high-end workwear. If you are in the hospitality industry you should take a look at this awesome company. Check them out here!    

  They’ve partnered with researchers, Dr Elizabeth Shoesmith and Dr Jill Rathborne, to create Australia’s 1st Meaningful Work Profiling Tool to help individuals determine their need for meaningful work and assist organisations to provide more meaningful work.But need your help first to uncover what you value when it comes to work and how your organisation supports…