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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.
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.
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.
‘Tis the season to…find your JOY
Lost your mojo? Giovanna Lever shares her approach to finding it and your joy in life and work.
Navigating the Transition - University to Work Life
Sparrowly Group’s Federico Moreno writes about navigating the university to work transition and joining the workforce in a lockdown. He shares advice for people who are starting a new job or getting their first job.
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.
The best investment you can make is in yourself
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.
Collaboration is King…Lessons learnt from a series collaborator
Are you doing collaboration effectively? Hear what Giovanna Lever has to say about effective traits to consider when collaborating in small business.
The path to successful leadership
What does it take to be a successful leader in your workplace? Take the points discussed here by Giovanna Lever assist you in your career and life progression.
Leadership and Development
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.
The art of networking
Networking can often be people's worst nightmares. But why? Giovanna Lever shares how to implement skills to improve your networking abilities at the next work event.

