Search our insights, learnings and perspectives across our impact areas.
Why Running on Empty Makes Leadership Harder (And What to Do About It)
Leadership resilience and wellbeing are tested most when energy is depleted. Sparrowly Group's Giovanna Lever reflects on how leaders can stay authentic under pressure, drawing on values like integrity, curiosity and collaboration. It also introduces a practical year-end ritual to help leaders reconnect with purpose, challenge assumptions, and lead more sustainably into the year ahead.
Stop Fighting Your Team’s Brain Types, Start Using Them
Team communication and workplace collaboration improve when we understand how people think and process information differently. Sparrowly Groups Giovanna Lever explores the three brain types that shape decision-making and performance, and shares five practical strategies leaders can use to harness these differences for stronger teamwork, clearer communication and better business outcomes.
Shut up and Listen!
Workplace communication and engagement are at the heart of strong relationships and successful teams - yet genuine listening is often the missing skill. Sparrowly Group’s Giovanna Lever shares practical strategies to master active listening, build deeper connections and create lasting engagement that drives better collaboration and business outcomes.
Culture - more than dinners and ping pong
Workplace culture and leadership go far beyond perks and social events. Sparrowly Group’s Managing Director, Giovanna Lever, shares her practical approach to building a supportive, collaborative environment where people thrive - proving that true culture is created through care, trust and everyday actions, not just team lunches or offsites.
If you’re using AI, use a trained eye
Artificial intelligence in the workplace is transforming how we work, think, and create - but human oversight remains essential. Sparrowly Group’s Federico Moreno explores how to harness AI’s potential responsibly, ensuring innovation and efficiency never come at the cost of critical thinking, ethical judgement, or the uniquely human touch.
The Federal Budget 2024-25 - A values-based, market shaping approach
Australia’s 2024–25 Federal Budget has sparked debate over the Future Made in Australia Act and its market-shaping ambitions. Sparrowly Group’s Federico Moreno explores how this values-driven economic strategy positions Australia in the global race to net zero - balancing competitiveness, sustainability and long-term investment in the nation’s future industries.
10 Steps to being Award Ready
Award submissions and business recognition offer powerful ways to showcase your impact and achievements. Sparrowly Group’s Justine Sinclair shares ten practical steps to help you prepare a standout application - from identifying your strongest stories to presenting measurable results - so you can confidently position your business for success.
In defence of the dollar - why impact measurement needs a common denominator
Economic impact analysis plays a crucial role in balancing social, environmental and financial outcomes - yet it’s often misunderstood. Sparrowly Group’s Senior Economist, Sam Miller, demystifies why using the dollar as a common measure helps compare diverse impacts, improve decision-making and align policy and business choices for greater overall community benefit.
The wonder in the everyday
Human connection and mindfulness remain essential in an age of rapid technological and social change. Sparrowly Group’s Giovanna Lever reflects on how recognising life’s small, meaningful moments can help us reconnect with purpose, fulfilment and each other, reminding us that the wonder we seek often exists in the everyday.
Nailing your next grant application
Grant writing for small business and community projects can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Sparrowly Group’s Naomi Farrelly shares practical tips to craft compelling applications, strengthen your case for funding and improve your chances of success - helping you secure support for projects that make a real impact.
Rejecting perfectionism, embracing growth
Leadership and personal growth often come with confronting perfectionism, a mindset that limits progress and creativity. Sparrowly Group’s Giovanna Lever shares how recognising and reshaping perfectionist habits has strengthened her leadership, fostered a culture of learning and inspired others to embrace imperfection as a pathway to authentic growth and success.
The 8 ingredients to successful business
Small business growth and leadership take more than passion - they require persistence, adaptability and purpose. As Sparrowly Group enters its ninth year, Managing Director Giovanna Lever shares eight key lessons from building a thriving consultancy from the ground up, offering inspiration and practical advice for current and aspiring business owners across Australia.
Who are the people in your neighbourhood?
In a world that thrives with human connection, why do we design our houses to live at the back of them? As we look towards optimising the natural assets of our towns and cities and building better public spaces to connect for residents and visitors, how can we take that same energy and better connect the streets we live in? Sparrowly Group’s Giovanna Lever provides solutions to connecting communities closer to home.
The impact of AI for the knowledge economy
The recent rise of chat-based AI assistants, such as ChatGPT, has sparked a lot of discussion about their potential impact on knowledge workers. If you’re a knowledge worker and you’re still not convinced, read on…
Mindset Mangement for Business Owners
Sparrowly Group Owner and Managing Director, Giovanna Lever shares her strategies on how she maintains a positive mindset for business and personal success.
How to Choose the Right Accountant
Your business accountant is a critical partner in running a successful business. Sparrowly Group invited Select Accounting to share insights into what makes a good accountant.
Adapt your business by adopting the 5% rule
Sparrowly Group’s Managing Director, Giovanna Lever shares how she has continued to apply the 5% to the business and in life, and how it has helped maintain focus as the world adapts to a new normal.
The Funnel Marketing Trap
While many businesses are adopting funnel and automated marketing programs, what happens when there is a mismatch with customer experience?
Why advocating for your team is so important
Giovanna Lever provides her insights as to why advocating for your team is integral in leadership for the business and the most importantly, the team.

