July 2023

Balancing Act: Navigating Work and Life as a Gambling Executive

With the rapid pace and high stakes inherent in the gambling industry, the elusive work-life balance can feel like a challenging tightrope walk. As executives, striking this balance isn’t just a personal goal but a necessity for the overall health of our organisation. Dive into our latest article, “Balancing Act: Navigating Work and Life as […]

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Navigating Through Corporate Storms: A Guide to Crisis Management

Unforeseen crises can strike any organisation, leaving behind a trail of destruction. However, what if you had a roadmap to not only navigate but also thrive through this time? This guide is your answer. We delve into the world of crisis management, exploring its nuances, stages and best practices in an easy-to-understand manner giving you

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Leveraging Emotional Intelligence in Difficult Conversations

Navigating through high-stakes conversations is a critical aspect of leadership, especially within the dynamic world of the global gambling sector. In our latest blog post, we explore the power of Emotional Intelligence in managing these challenging dialogues. We delve deep into the role of self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation, offering practical, actionable strategies to enhance

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Bussmann’s Holiday: How to regulate – pt1

The Gaming Boardroom’s Jon Bruford starts a regular series in conversation with regulatory consultant Brendan Bussmann about the process of regulation. How does it work? What does a country or state need to do at each stage? For those in the industry with curious minds who want to know how things work, this is a

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Leadership Lessons from Successful Executives in the Gambling Industry

I wanted to share my latest article with you, “Leadership Lessons from Successful Executives in the Gambling Industry.” 🎲 In it, I look into the leadership wisdom we can glean from an industry that’s not often in the spotlight but offers tremendous insights. I explore how successful executives in this sector have mastered agility, championed

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Unseen Shadows: Addressing Unperceived Workplace Bullying

🔹 Unseen Shadows: Addressing Unperceived Workplace Bullying 🔹 ✨ Workplace bullying is a pervasive issue that often goes unnoticed, causing significant harm to individuals and organisations alike. In my latest article, I delve into the unperceived nature of workplace bullying and offer strategies for addressing it with tact and empathy. ✨ Join me on a

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Overcoming Leadership Loneliness: Lessons from My Journey and The Gaming Boardroom Initiative

I was often told that leadership is a lonely role and that I had to create a new network to replace the one I was about to lose! How true was this, although in my experience, I didn’t necessarily lose the network, it was just the relationship that was different. However, I did need to

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Why is having a sponsor at work so important for your career?

Do you remember those moments in your career journey when you felt like you were climbing a mountain without any harness or guide? I do. I recall feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and oftentimes alone. As if every step taken was a blind leap of faith, and while that may work for some, I personally craved a

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