Workforce development and skills growth are vital to thriving communities and resilient economies. Drawing on Sparrowly Group’s national experience in place-based strategies, program design and evaluation, Giovanna Lever explains why workforce development goes beyond training, it’s a shared responsibility that strengthens businesses, supports people and drives sustainable economic success.

Workforce, visitor, economic and community development are deeply interconnected pillars of thriving regions, yet often operate in silos. Sparrowly Group's Giovanna Lever explores why greater collaboration across these sectors is vital for Australia’s future prosperity and how aligning strategies can unlock stronger communities, more resilient economies and lasting regional growth.

Team communication and leadership play a defining role in performance, culture and connection. Sparrowly Group’s Giovanna Lever explores how refining the way we listen, respond and collaborate can transform team dynamics, strengthen trust and keep everyone performing at their best, even when communication feels like the hardest dance to master.

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.

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.

Sparrowly Group Owner and Managing Director, Giovanna Lever shares her strategies on how she maintains a positive mindset for business and personal success.

Giovanna Lever talks about embracing superannuation as part of your regular financial planning particularly as we gear up for a new financial year.

Whilst we all know that acquisition is far more costly than retention, it seems when it comes to retention, it is put into the too hard basket or seen as a low priority. Giovanna Lever shares her experience in this insightful blog important for businesses of all sizes.

Why do so many adults struggle with knowing their why? What happens between seven and adult hood? Giovanna Lever taps into this through her recent experience.

For small business owners it is important to create connections. Giovanna Lever shares her tips on how to create genuine two-way value in your business relationships.

Do you invest enough time into your professional growth? Giovanna Lever shares her insights into helpful learning opportunities that will continue to help you grow in your career.

Fear is inevitable at some point in our lives. Hear what our guest blogger Jane Faulkner has to say about fear and ways to overcome it for your small business operations

Most women are proud of their multi-tasking abilities but are they causing themselves unnecessary stress by trying to handle too many things at once? Giovanna Lever provides her perspective on this.

Sometimes all you need is confidence and ambition to achieve the goals you want. Hear how Giovanna Lever created an opportunity for her career.

Fear of missing out in the workplace is more common than you think. Hear what female entrepreneur Giovanna Lever has to say about her experience with professional FOMO.

People often flaunt their network but never follow through with promises of connections. Giovanna Lever explains the importance of following through with your connections.

It is often that big companies forget to nurture their team resulting in staff resigning. What does it take to have good leadership in a workplace? Giovanna Lever explains.

Should walking and talking be the new "coffee"? Hear what a leadership expert, Giovanna Lever has to say about the importance of incorporating exercise into your meetings.

Giovanna Lever talks with the Tourism Upgrade about what your tourism business needs to be successful in marketing.