Choosing to be wrong is a mind-expanding exercise. Itâs a conscious practice in taming your ego and allowing time for your true self to shine. Search for the phrase âWhy…
Thereâs this popular idea that, when you want to go after something, the best way to do that is to pretend you already have it. Itâs the phrase âFake it…
There is a theory, proposed by two American psychologists in the 1970s, known as “Imposter Syndrome.” It may be something youâve heard of before. ?? Itâs the idea that thereâs…
âLife is stressful these days.â Most of us say some variation of that when talking about our schedules, or our career, or our personal time. It is not my intention…
I want you to imagine identical twins in their mid-40s. After years of inactivity, theyâre a bit stiff, their joints achier and less mobile than usual. They decide to take…
Iâm my own boss. Itâs great. I love what I do. I love investing in my team. I love strategy. I love the entire process of business ownership. I am…
What is Morning Pages? It’s not a journal, nor a diary. It’s a twenty minute early morning scribble. Releasing your brain chatter. Bypassing your conscious brain to explore whatâs happening…
Many of you have heard the story of Alisa Camplin. But for those that havenât, Camplin was a professional aerial skier from right here in sunny Australia. She was set to…
SHAKING UP THE C-SUITE AT SHE BUSINESS (excerpt from my letter to our community) November 14, 2016, will be etched in my memory forever as it is the day I…
Really, there are all sorts of honest, challenging, difficult conversations that Iâd prefer not to have, but I have them anyway. Why? because otherwise I leave a whole lot of mess…
International Womens Day is nearly upon us so of course my inbox has been inundated with invitations to celebrate. This year Iâm feeling less inclined to join the bandwagon of celebration…
Living boldly, more courageously, more confidently has an infinite and stable source. A source that is independent of who youâre with or how you feel. The source is âyour truthâ. When you…
The most common question Iâve been asked recently is âWhy are you doing a podcast? Surely Facebook and video would work for your message and reach the masses?â Itâs been…
Expressing an authentic voice can feel risky in a world that is so comparative and judgemental. I should know, Iâve spent a small fortune in various ventures trying to get…
In the age of the expert economy, itâs easy to look at others and feel like theyâve got it âgoing onâ. Who knows, you may have thought this about me…and…
Do you read books for inspiration? Have you noticed how they deliver little morsels of hope, packaged in easily digestible pieces, that you can savour from the comfort of the…
AS BUSINESS OWNERS, A COMMON CHALLENGE IS SEPARATION OF IDENTITY – WE CONFUSE WHO WE ARE WITH WHAT OUR BUSINESS DOES. Understandably weâre protective of our creation, but collapsing our…
Letâs talk about fear… Not the kind we chase through high-risk sports. Nor the scary type that has us double-lock our doors. Iâm talking about a subtle but pervasive fear.…
I spend a lot of time in other people’s business and the journey always starts with the CEOs story. I want to know about the birth of their brand, whoâs…
Well, in business, it starts with who youâre being.  And since who youâre being influences what you do, which creates the results you get, itâs worthy of closer attention. And who youâre being is simply a…
Your words shape your world. And my words shape mine. Language not only describes the way we see the world, it shapes the way we see ourselves within the world. The…
There is no limit to our success. A young woman loses her sight before 30, and with it her dreams of being an astronomer. Or so it seems. Undeterred, and…
My client is divine! When she opened her business 5 years ago, she envisaged a simple, lean structure that would provide her a âbalancedâ lifestyle. What developed is a complex…
Ever read one of those books that knocked your socks off and changed your life? Did you find yourself raving about it only to discover itâs not so easy to…
How do you know when youâre operating from a Context of Fear? Think back to the last time you skipped through the day …. When everything you touched turned to…
Youâre never upset for the reason you think you are, until you delve into your upset to find out whatâs really going on. Â Then everything changes. Which is exactly what…
 In memory of Monica Brewer, who passed away too soon. May you rest in love, peace and joy. Leadership – take it or leave it. Itâs your choice. Monica cut…
Business can be frikkin frustrating. If you think about it, weâre only talking about a process in which two or more parties exchange goods or services for some type of…
âI like the drama in my life Suzâ That was the communication from a client and although I was reluctant to accept it, she couldnât have been clearer. Once I…
Last week I found myself at a breakfast event with Kristina Karlsson, Founder and Creative Director of global Swedish design and stationery business, kikki.K. She was sharing her journey and promoting her…
We live and operate in turbulent times. Sometimes it feels cyclonic. Climate change, terrorism, artificial intelligence and technological disruption, natural disasters, pandemics, volatile financial markets, trade wars, and a general…
Iâve done the hard yards, enjoyed a great career and itâs been hugely rewarding. As I get older, I have fewer obligations: no more Saturday sports and a breather from…
âLife will never be the sameâ How many times have you heard that over the past few weeks? A declaration delivered with such confidence, followed by a somewhat guilt-ridden âI…
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You make 35,000+ choices every day and your process for making those choices is either holding you back or keeping you on track. Choices take time. Every dilemma, challenge and…
You have an opportunity to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime migration. Will you soar or stumble? Working remotely is not as simple as a change of scenery; itâs a change…
Iâm feeling uncomfortable. My heart is thumping as I type these words. Iâm scared Iâll upset you and be ostracized before Iâve made my case. Iâll forge ahead. Iâm choosing…
How to remove the friction of assumption Whatâs the value of assuming all of your perceptions are wrong? â Just for a day. It keeps you sharp. It stokes curiosity…
The most disempowering statement ever made. âI know what to do, I just donât do it.â I know I should get away from my desk regularly I know I should…
Iâm writing this from outback NSW, a place called Louth, 125km south west of Bourke. My 2020 vision board back in Sydney features pictures of Greece, India and Western Australia.…
Stress is not a fact of life. Nor does it need to be overcome, combated or accepted. Stress is a biological response thatâs triggered when we perceive changing external environments…
What can The Universal Guide to being Human tell us about Feelings? (If you didnât read the first chapter about the universal guide to being human, start there.) Feelings arenât…
Like many of you, Iâm trying to get my social âfixâ online. So last week I paid a visit to Twitter. I rocked up, scanned the virtual room, spotted someone…
From a young age â carefree and curious â I was labelled selfish. After years of hearing it, I assumed it to be true. Weighed down by its negative connotations,…
Once upon a time, I allowed my brain-chatter to forecast my future. This is the equivalent of using a lag indicator in business; a scorecard for where Iâve been â…
How do you know you’re living your best life? Is there a measure? Like a countries GDP, you focus on output – the size of your house, dollars in the bank, the success…
Itâs easy to quit. To replace your dreams with commitments and a list of things you âhave to doâ. Giving up is certainly easier than starting something new. Starting takes…
Beyond concept and into experience; choosing to create relationships, business and career your way. Choosing an expansive life comes with challenges. As tempting as it is to seek external advice…
Holidays have three distinct phases. Phase one is all about the recovery – best used to sleep, eat and rest until your shoulders relax and your smile returns. The second…
Remember Puberty Blues? Even if you donât, youâll be familiar with the catty swipe thrown across the playground, one girl to the next â âYOU LOVE YOURSELF!â Itâs designed to…
We use labels like makeup â to hide an array of self-perceived deficiencies and show a version of ourselves weâre comfortable with. In business, weâre accustomed to working with labels.…
A year on from Australiaâs pandemic restrictions weâre rolling out the panacea (thankfully), and in doing so pulling on the levers of change yet again. Overstretched and over-stressed humans face…
We all face different obstacles through life â each as unique as our DNA. Many of them are by our own creation. Part 2: Understanding obstacles â identify and process…