Elevating Leadership in the Public Sector: SES 360 Programs

In today’s evolving public sector landscape, effective leadership is more critical than ever. In response to the APSC requirements for SES to undertake a 360 as part of the Performance Leadership Framework, Hogan offers a tailored, evidence-based approach to leadership development. We have designed 360 delivery methodologies that leverage the globally recognised Hogan 360 to […]

Music and Psychology

What do individual musical preferences say about personality? How does personality affect the type of music a person enjoys? And what does AI have to do with our musical preferences? The connection between music and psychology isn’t as much of a mystery as some might assume. Current research shows a strong connection between music and […]

PBC Upcoming Events

Types of events: W – Webinar | C – Conference | WS – Workshop 2026 March WS: 11th – Hogan 360 Certification Workshop: click here to find out more WS: 12th-13th – QLD HR Leadership Summit: find out more here – Principal Consultant, Andrew Morris presenting Why CEOs fail in Their First 12 Months: A 360 […]

A Focus on Australian Leaders and Business Executives

Australia, a diverse and vibrant nation, is known for its strong economy, high quality of life, and unique geographical position in Asia-Pacific. With a reputation for having a laid-back style with a love of nature, resilience, and optimism, Australia continues to thrive as a hub for global trade, research, and sustainable development. This country’s business […]

Call for Participation: Global Research Study on Effective Leadership

Hogan Assessments, the international leader in personality assessment, is conducting a new global research initiative focused on effective leadership. You are invited to participate in this study to help us identify essential characteristics for effective leadership. Call for Participation To participate in our groundbreaking study, all you need to do is complete an anonymous 15-minute […]

Is Your Succession Planning Strategy Equitable?

Developing an equitable succession planning strategy is challenging but worthwhile. Organisations that commit to equity throughout their broader talent strategies are more likely to avoid bias, nepotism, and politicking in succession decisions. They’re also more likely to see positive organisational outcomes such as executive team diversity, employee engagement, and a more inclusive organisational climate. In […]

Submit your PBC success story!

At Peter Berry Consultancy, we believe that the stories of growth, achievement, and transformation deserve to be celebrated — not just by individuals, but by the whole community. That’s why we’re inviting you to share your success story with us. Whether you’ve led a team through a complex change, achieved new levels of performance, or […]

Why Authenticity at Work Will Derail Your Career

Here’s the problem with the common wisdom to “just be yourself.” Even though people like to think they’re at their best when they’re being authentic, that just isn’t true. Especially for career development, authenticity can be problematic. Our so-called authentic impulses include behaviour we resist for good reason. Imagine if you showed every single one […]

How Your Greatest Strength Can Become Your Greatest Weakness

“What is your greatest weakness?” Most people respond to this common interview question by naming a weakness in the form of an exaggerated strength (e.g., “I care too much about my clients”). Yet this kind of claim may be more accurate than they realise. Our greatest strengths can indeed become our greatest weaknesses when overused. […]

What Activates Your Dark Side?

At Hogan, we have a unique assessment that measures the dark side of personality. Most people have some dark-side behaviours that can emerge when they’re activated. These can destroy relationships and careers. So, what activates your dark side? On episode 124 of The Science of Personality, cohosts Ryne Sherman, PhD, and Blake Loepp spoke with Jackie Sahm, MA, […]