Are you leaving money on the table?
Recently, I emailed a certain Australian artist because I’m interested in buying some of his beautiful paintings. I’ll admit that I’m not a big art collector or connoisseur. I just know that my partner...
View ArticleHow to get those projects out of the “too hard” basket once and for all
We all have one. A “too hard” basket. And, sometimes, there are so many things in the damn basket that it can erode our confidence knowing we could possibly find so many things too hard! So what can...
View ArticleAre you really a thought leader – or a consultant?
The term “thought leader” has become a big buzzword in recent years. So many people seem to want to add this description after their name. Now there’s nothing wrong with that. But if you REALLY want...
View ArticleWhat entrepreneurs can learn from Rocky 7. Yes, 7!
I love the Rocky movies. (Except for Rocky 5 which really just should not have been made.) But every other Rocky movie has just hit the spot for me. So when Rocky Balboa undertook his final fight in...
View ArticleAre you getting the RIGHT kind of attention?
I was once speaking to an author about building his profile and helping him to working out ways he could get more publicity. This author wasn't craving fame for the sake of it. His primary aim was to...
View Article3 pillars of communication in your business
When you are running a small business it’s easy to get so caught up in doing the work, stressing about the future, and focusing on keeping your business going that the simple act of communication can...
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How to makeover your email and skyrocket your productivity
As business mentor, I often see people drown in a sea of emails. I’m currently mentoring Renee Freedman from Guardian Strata as part of Microsoft’s ModernBiz Technology Make-over. And when I caught up...
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Mentoring in Microsoft’s #ModernBiz Technology Make-over
This month, I’ve started the exciting process of mentoring a business in Microsoft’s ModernBiz Technology Make-over. When Microsoft first approached me to get involved, it was a no-brainer. I love...
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What happens when someone steals your work?
What happens when you see your work blatantly ripped off by someone else? They say that imitation is the best form of flattery. But it’s hard to convince yourself of this when you read someone else’s...
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I get asked curly questions on the Flying Solo podcast.
This week, acclaimed business coach and founder of Flying Solo Robert Gerrish interviewed me on the Flying Solo podcast. Robert’s not only a great business coach, he’s a great interviewer. And he...
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Featured in Switched on Leadership magazine
I was recently interviewed for an article in Switched on Leadership magazine about the power of storytelling in business. And the editors were kind enough to put me on the cover. You can get a free...
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It’s true. I yell at my friends.
I have a tendency to yell at my friends. I know this is not ideal. But, I confess, it’s true. Typically, this happens when I can see how amazing and talented they are – but they won’t believe me....
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What I’ve learnt from San Diego
I’m currently in San Diego at Social Media Marketing World and have been able to sample this lovely city for the past few days. Here’s what I’ve learnt so far: 1. San Diego is Man Diego Apparently, it...
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Behind the scenes at Zappos
Ever since I read Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh (CEO of online store Zappos) in one sitting, I’ve wanted to visit their offices in Las Vegas. So on my recent trip, I did just that. Here’s a quick...
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Now tell me what you REALLY want.
I have a tendency to make people cry. I don’t set out to do it – and it’s not because I’m being mean to people. The tears are unusually ones of relief – and, sometimes, a little bit of joy. For reasons...
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Animal Matters: An executive red carpet business event with a serious message
Many of you know that I have a number of pets. Five to be exact. And judging by the number of pet photos that I feature on this blog, it’s easy to assume that I’ve been an animal lover from way back....
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Honoured to be featured in Foundr magazine
I was recently interviewed by Nathan Chan from Foundr magazine. As someone who is usually asking the questions (I’m constantly interviewing people in my role as a journalist), it’s different being on...
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Sticky beak: Infusionsoft offices in Phoenix, Arizona
Last week, I trekked over to Arizona in the US for a conference for about 3000 small business owners, boldly coined #ICON14. Run by US-based software company Infusionsoft, the company invited the...
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My life in a minute: My number 1 podcast! Clever kitty Rex; and my new fave...
It’s been a whirlwind over here with lots of planning, travelling, systemising and recruiting for new team members at the Australian Writers’ Centre. So here is my life in a minute! Grateful for: The...
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My Life in a Minute: Chris Ducker, Seth Godin – and we turn 9!
It’s been a while since I’ve shared “My Life in a Minute’ so here is the latest on what’s been happening in my world. Thoroughly enjoyed: A recent mastermind session with entrepreneur, podcaster and...
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