I found purpose in my job once I tried this

Professional services firm HPX runs an employee incentive program encouraging staff to learn new skills and do an activity outside their comfort zone.

Hannah TattersallWork and careers reporter

Apr 10, 2025 – 5.00am

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Between Father’s Day 2024 and Father’s Day 2025 (September to September), Hamilton Locke partner Justin Fox has committed to running 1000km – roughly 20km a week – while raising money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. His reason for doing so is twofold.

“My youngest son Daniel is a diabetic, so it’s a gratitude run,” he says. “He was diagnosed when he was four, the week before he started primary school, and he’s just turned 18 and finished school.

Hannah Tattersall is a work and careers reporter for The Australian Financial Review, focusing on executive education.