You Are Not the Label.
I was sitting with a client recently, sharp woman, loads of potential, and something stopped me mid-conversation. She was describing herself, and without realising
Fear Has Excellent Handwriting.
I was sitting with a client [sharp, experienced, runs a solid business] and we were mapping out a growth decision he’d been circling for
What We Don’t See
There’s a particular kind of loneliness that doesn’t make sense on paper. You’re in a beautiful city. You’re surrounded by successful people. You’re exactly
From Proving to Leading; The Final Reboot
By now you’ve done two things that most entrepreneurs never do. You’ve recognised that guilt is a symptom, not a signal. And, you’ve traced
The Scarcity Story Running Your Life
Here’s a belief that a lot of high-achieving entrepreneurs are running, usually without realising it: There isn’t enough of me to go around. Not
The Operating System upgrade you didn’t know you needed
There’s a version of success that looks great from the outside and feels exhausting from the inside. You’re delivering. You’re showing up. You’re ticking the
Jenni Walke Wins GOLD for First Nations Leadership at Global Awards in Paris
Elephant in the Room Consulting Founder and Managing Director Jenni Walke, a proud Bundjalung woman, has been awarded GOLD in the First Nations Leadership category
The Truth About Building a Business That Looks “Amazing”
From the outside, travelling for work looks incredible.Airports. Hotels. Club lounges. New cities. New people.And don’t get me wrong — it is amazing.But there’s another
The moment a group of young leaders found their voices and stepped into their stories
If you’ve never tried teaching storytelling to eight young people over Zoom at dinner time… it’s equal parts chaos, brilliance and pure magic. One person
Truth Listening Is No Longer Enough. It’s Time for Truth Acting.
As a Bundjalung woman, a strategist, and someone who has spent more than two decades working at the intersection of people, culture, and systems, I’ve
The Tension No One Talks About in Business
There’s a space many founders sit in quietly. The tension between ambition and alignment. The desire to grow… and the responsibility to hold what you’ve built
Remembering the National Apology: Why how we show up still matters
Each year, the anniversary of the National Apology to Indigenous Australians invites us to pause. To remember. To reflect. And importantly, to consider how we
What karate taught me about leadership, structure, and clarity
I started karate at 16.Not by confidently walking into a dojo, but by calling the club for three months before In had the courage to
OPINION: Australia Day and the Conversations We’re Still Avoiding
As we approach 26 January, it’s natural that emotions rise. Australia Day has become one of the most debated dates on our national calendar, and
Before I set goals for 2026, I asked myself this
Before setting any goals for 2026, there was a need to pause. Not to plan or map out what needed to be achieved, but to
What Times Square taught me about legacy
I didn’t expect to cry in Times Square (although my husband might disagree!). But there I was – standing beneath a billboard with my face on it,
Exporting Culture, Leading Change: Jenni Walke Wins Premier’s Export Award
Australia’s Indigenous business sector is having a global moment and Bundjalung woman Jenni Walke is leading the charge. The Founder of Elephant in the Room
Bosses Bark, Leaders Listen!
Bosses Bark, Leaders Listen! Why True Leadership Is More About Ears Than Ego Every business owner or manager eventually faces a pivotal question: Do you
Bold Moves and Brave Ideas
Bold Moves and Brave Ideas. Every great business, no matter its size, starts with a single brave decision. Back in June 2017, that decision was
Strength through Collaboration: Building legacy through First Nations leadership
Strength through Collaboration: Building legacy through First Nations leadership October marks Indigenous Business Month, a time to celebrate the brilliance, resilience, and innovation of First
From Brisbane to Broadway: Elephant in the Room to take centre stage at the Stevie Awards in NYC
From Brisbane to Broadway: Elephant in the Room to take centre stage at the Stevie Awards in NYC Elephant in the Room Consulting (EITRC), the
Elephant in the Room Consulting named State Finalist in Telstra Business Awards
Elephant in the Room Consulting named State Finalist in Telstra Business Awards Recognising the heart, hustle and humanity behind its core mission, Brisbane’s Elephant in
Beyond Branding: Why standing out takes more than just marketing
Beyond Branding: Why standing out takes more than just marketing When we talk about rising above the noise in business, most people think of flashy
Why NAIDOC week matters beyond the celebrations
Honouring the Past, Empowering the Future Last week was NAIDOC Week (6-13 July 2025) — a time that holds deep meaning for many of us
Why the end of financial year matters beyond the numbers
Why the End of Financial Year Matters Beyond the Numbers Most people associate the end of the financial year (EOFY) with accounting, tax returns,
When vision doesn’t match reality – the cost of misaligned expectations
In almost every business I work with, big or small, there’s one pattern that shows up time and time again: misaligned expectations. A founder or
Empire Builders goes global
Empire Builders started as an intimate gathering in Australia, where entrepreneurs came together not just to grow their businesses, but to reconnect with their deeper
Clarity: the key to business success
As we step into the new year, every business owner faces the same fundamental question: What do I want to achieve? The answer to this
2025 Goal Setting for Entrepreneurs: Turning Ambitions Into Achievements
Whether you’ve taken the time to write them down or haven’t consciously decided what they are yet, every business has goals. The line between long-term
The 4th C: Why Commerciality Matters for Indigenous Businesses
As a proud Bundjalung woman and founder of Elephant in the Room Consulting, I’ve always believed that Indigenous businesses hold incredible potential to create meaningful change.
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