What will you remember about the last decade?
What will you remember about the last decade? We’re about to let go of yet another decade. I can still remember the start of 2000 so clearly. It was a time when the world was welcoming technology – the internet was changing how we gobble information, reality TV was altering our perception of fame/success and […]
The Power Of A Good Morning Routine
What’s in a good morning routine do you think? It’s the start of another Sydney Summer and during this time of year, I find myself waking up earlier thanks to a loud chorus of native birds. Even my dog doesn’t sleep in. When it’s Summer, I have more time in the morning so it’s easier […]
It’s Time to Lead Like A Woman – not a Man
“We need to reshape our own perception of how we view ourselves. We have to step up as women and take the lead.”—Beyoncé So, why is so much of the business advice for women out there to…..well…..act like a man? I’ve heard stories of Law firms where women are instructed to dress more like men, […]
Why it’s important to use your imagination?
If you were to stimulate your mind in ways that you have not done before, would your personal and professional life improve? Many of us forget we can imagine or that we even have the ability to imagine, envision, picture and dream of a future world of possibilities. To imagine is to let go of […]
Staying Inside Your Comfort Zone
A great deal has been written about comfort zones. You only have to Google search these words to discover all sorts of quotes, articles and blogs explaining how you must get out of your comfort zone to truly reach your potential. So are we doomed to being ordinary (and not extraordinary) because according to psychologists, […]
Why Follow Your Bliss?
Why follow your bliss? Last August I flew to Bali to escape the Sydney Winter, and stayed at a yoga retreat aptly named Bliss. After a week of daily beauty treatments, shopping, sightseeing, meditation, yoga, and delicious Balinese dishes, I returned home feeling relaxed and peaceful. So I followed my bliss, and am back to […]
Stop the habit of over apologising
Have you ever noticed yourself over apologising or saying sorry for something that’s not your fault? During the Christmas sales, a young man bumped into me at the payment counter as I reached for my credit card. He looked tired and annoyed so I said sorry. Satisfied with my apology he nodded and walked away. […]
Try thinking outside of the box
Do you think about the way you think? I do. Because the way you think can be helpful in solving problems. Maybe you’ve heard of the term, “Thinking Outside of the Box!” “Thinking outside of the box” is a metaphor that means to think differently, unconventionally, or from a new perspective. The origins of the phrase are […]
Why Play Is Essential To Your Health
As adults, I think we’ve forgotten how to play and have fun. We’ve become all serious and focussed on other things. As we grow up, play gives way to study, career progression, mortgage, babies, relationships and many, many more “adult” commitments and responsibilities. We’ve lost our creative spirit, which is what engages us in rejuvenate […]
The Secret To Living a Successful Life
We’d all like the secret to living a successful life. No matter your age, where you were born or what you do for a living, it seems society places a lot of pressure on us to be successful. What does success mean to you? I find that definitions differ greatly from person to person, so […]
