The Future Fit Leadership Edit is my personal take on what it means to lead in today’s ever-changing world. Here, I share reflections, insights, and conversations that matter — the human side of leadership, the bold moves, the lessons we’re still learning. The leadership landscape is shifting fast, and we’re not just leading — we’re learning how to lead as we go. It’s real, honest, and future-focused — just like leadership should be.
When I first arrived in Australia at sixteen, I tried to shrink myself to fit in. Years later, I realised that living in two worlds Indian and Australian wasn’t something to hide, it was something to honour. Each culture shaped who I am as a leader. One taught me reverence and resilience, the other courage and self-belief. Together, they remind me that true leadership isn’t about fitting in, it’s about making room — for your full story and for others to bring theirs too.
Josh Phegan has spent decades coaching some of the highest performers in real estate, and in this Future Fit Leadership conversation he shares what it really takes to thrive. From his belief that leaders must be “learn-it-alls” rather than “know-it-alls,” to the lessons he learnt from setbacks that took too long to recover from, Josh opens up about resilience, feedback, and the true currency of leadership: energy. Packed with practical insights for principals, business owners, and agents alike, this is a masterclass in leading yourself and others through change, challenge, and opportunity.
Grand final week in Melbourne turns every coffee chat into match talk. As the Lions meet Geelong, I unpack Nathan Buckley’s leadership lessons from the Sheargold stage. Check your state. Hand over trust. Honour different prep. Guard your energy. Make purpose visible. These habits win more than games. They build teams that believe.
In a world shaped by AI, hybrid work, and generational shifts, the leaders who thrive will be the ones who stay curious, adapt quickly, and lead with empathy.
Drawing on conversations with Ben Hamer, Michelle Loader, and Ashleigh Fell, this blog explores the essential traits of future-fit leadership—and why being human might just be your biggest advantage.
Read on to discover what tomorrow’s best leaders are already doing today.
