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Dear Thrive Hub is a content library built by experts for senior leaders and mid-career professionals navigating change. Access live events, practical frameworks, diagnostic tools, and expert talks from the Dear Thrive advisor network. Start exploring and connect with an expert for more personalised support. 

LATEST RESOURCES & VIDEOS

Goal setting, Leading and Lagging Indicators

Goal setting, Leading and Lagging Indicators

Aug 11, 2026

Many of us set goals like we’re sticking a wish on the wall. Tick. Hopeful. Optimistic. Then we wonder why as the year goes by, we shift the goal posts, didn’t come anywhere near our ambition and don’t know what we’ve done in the year.

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Goal setting without a system is just wishful thinking. Here's what actually works.

Goal setting without a system is just wishful thinking. Here's what actually works.

Sep 30, 2025

Every year, leaders set goals. Most fizzle out a couple of months in. Not because ambition is lacking but because motivation alone isn't a strategy.

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Shoes, Haircuts and Tattoos

Shoes, Haircuts and Tattoos

Dec 01, 2025

For those who have met me this past year, I’ve had long hair. I refused to cut it until I felt comfortable enough transitioning from a corporate career to building a portfolio career and a viable and valued business in Dear Thrive. I guess its been a metaphor of depravation.

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Networking Tip: Perhaps try a different conversation starter from “So… what do you do?”

Networking Tip: Perhaps try a different conversation starter from “So… what do you do?”

Sep 09, 2025

Networking should be positioned in your mind as opportunity and connection. Hope these practical tips help you at your next event!

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SPARK Event: Leadership, Curiosity, Your Reputation. In Partnership with Expedia

SPARK Event: Leadership, Curiosity, Your Reputation. In Partnership with Expedia

Jul 23, 2025

Dear Thrive hosted a SPARK event in partnership with Expedia. The format, 9 speakers, 5 minutes all sharing their bold perspectives on Leadership, Curiosity and Your Reputation.

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From Salary to Financial Security. A Dear Thrive Ask Anything session

From Salary to Financial Security. A Dear Thrive Ask Anything session

Jul 22, 2025

At Dear Thrive we’re here to support your whole self, that’s why we did an Ask Anything Session with Chris van Rijswijk, a Financial Advisor and Wealth Manager. Take a look at this conversation as we unpack investment strategies, diversification, superannuation, savings and more.

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