Merinda's musings

With extensive leadership experience and expertise, Merinda offers practical guidance tailored to successful leaders. Her adaptable approach and proven insights provide valuable support for those ready to elevate their impact.

Merinda also shares strategies for RTOs - her first business venture and one she remains deeply passionate about.

Explore her blog for thoughtful strategies and ideas:

The Reins of Leadership

  • Jul 21, 2025

The Reins of Leadership Podcast

find The Reins of Leadership on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.

  • Feb 24, 2025

Positive Outlook for Quality Vocational Education & Training in Australia

  • Merinda Smith
  • RTO

The fact that nearly 300 organisations are pursuing VET provider registration highlights the growing recognition of the important role RTOs play in equipping Australians with in-demand skills.
Energy-Aligned Leadership

  • Feb 5, 2025

Why do smart, driven women settle for lives they secretly hate?

Discover why so many smart, driven women feel trapped in lives they secretly hate—and learn actionable steps to reclaim your purpose, passion, and authenticity today.
Mind Body Spirit Alignment

  • Jan 29, 2025

Why Mind, Body, and Spirit Must Work Together

Mind Body Spirit Alignment: Your Path to Holistic Well-being. Feeling disconnected? Learn how aligning your mind, body, and spirit can unlock your full potential.
Energy-Aligned Leadership

  • Jan 23, 2025

From Corporate to Calling: Reclaim Your Life

You're excelling in your career; seriously working long hours, meeting deadlines, and achieving professional success. But let's be honest, it's costing you more than just your weekends. It's eating away at you, isn't it?
Beyond Success leadership Coach

  • Jan 21, 2025

Mastering Time

High achievers don't have more time than you—they just use their time differently. It’s all about how you choose to approach each day and the mindset you cultivate around time. It's not about working longer hours, but about working smarter hours. You may have heard the phrase “time is money,” but for high achievers, time is also a vehicle for impact, fulfilment, and ultimately, success. So, what are their secrets?
Beyond Success leadership coaching

  • Jan 13, 2025

Practical Strategies for Stress Reduction

Managing stress isn’t just about getting through the day - it’s about creating a sustainable approach that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally. The first step in managing stress is recognising it. Too often, leaders push through, convincing themselves that they just need to "keep going" or "power through."
Beyond Success

  • Dec 19, 2024

The Illusion of Control

How will you choose to move forward? Will you keep trying to steer the wheel, or will you trust that life’s journey has its own course, ready to show you where you need to go? The choice, as always, is yours.
Energy-Aligned Leadership

  • Nov 26, 2024

Energy-Aligned Leadership

Energy-Aligned Leadership combines ancient chakra wisdom with modern leadership practices. By mapping chakra energy, it helps identify and neutralise the unconscious blocks that hold you back.

  • Sep 4, 2024

10-day Leadership Challenge

Effective leadership in our current workplace and business is more critical than ever. Whether you're an aspiring manager or a seasoned executive, there's always room for growth. That's where the 10-Day Leadership Challenge comes in - a program designed to take your leadership skills up to the next level and help you unlock your potential.
leadership coach

  • Aug 6, 2024

The Power of Self-Leadership - Lessons for Leaders

Self-leadership instils a sense of focus and persistence in individuals, enabling them to remain steadfast in pursuing their goals despite obstacles or distractions. When there's a disconnect between an employee's values and those espoused by the organisation, it often leads to feelings of disengagement, disillusionment, and frustration. Such misalignment can hinder productivity, erode morale, and impact the company's bottom line.
leadership coach

  • Jul 9, 2024

Gratitude is everything – Even in Leadership

Abundance is about perspective. Gratitude is being thankful for what you have. Life changes through gratitude. Sometimes it can be the little things that make you smile. Notice and be grateful, notice all the things that help you to achieve. Thank them and you will see the world differently.

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