Spending some time with the big Fish reminded me of a simple story about a fisherman in a village who catches enough to provide for his family. He has enough time for family, for friends, for activities, etc. A business man goes to him and tells him if he catches more he will make more money…
This morning I ran. Since transitioning from employee to flying solo in business life I haven’t run at all. Kids, clients, opportunities, housework, homework, deadlines and idea seizures popping off like tiny grenades in my head has wiped my running ritual off the agenda. When it was a ritual and part of my routine it was…
People don’t buy what you do…they buy WHY you do it! This was the key message from global brand master Peter Economides during a series of lectures around Melbourne this week. Mr Economides was integral to the re-branding of Apple in the late nineties and the mastermind behind the ‘think differently’ commercial. He shared with…
“When you say yes to something you don’t want to do, here is the result: you hate what you are doing, you resent the person who asked you, and you hurt yourself.” – James Altucher My kids say “No” very easily and most of us did too..when we were two! Anyone that’s been around a…
Oh dear “I have an idea” For those that know me well the three words to follow my enthusiastic “I have an Idea” announcements normally hit me back with a three worded response – ‘here we go’. Sometimes I should have listened to the objections. Sometimes though when I’m really feeling it. You know really…
Happy International Women’s Day! Today is a day to acknowledge yourself and the beautiful women in your life. It is a day to recognise the women before us for their accomplishments around the world. Today is a day to Inspire Change: For greater awareness of women’s equality For more women in senior leadership roles For…
Last night the Honourable Louise Asher MP hosted a ‘Women in International Business’ networking event in Mumbai, India sponsored by WE Connect International. The purpose of this event was to give Indian and Victorian women an opportunity to build the foundation of solid relationships and collaboration to further contribute to the growth of both economies.…
Last Friday I had a call from my publisher to tell me my book ‘Adventures of a Balloon Girl‘ was not only ready it was delivered to my door step. I was not home at the time and I was glad. Suddenly I didn’t feel ready to see it, to touch it to feel and…
One of the greatest scientists of his time, Sir Isaac Newton, once said, “If I have seen further than other men it is because I have stood on the shoulders of giants”. Standing on the shoulders of those we respect, admire and who are achieving the results that we aspire to, are the people you…
My new book Adventures of a Balloon Girl is a book about achieving excellence in small business as I reflect and share my journey managing Victoria’s leading ballooning company, Global Ballooning. Over the coming weeks I will unveil each chapter with a series of inspired blogs and videos. In Chapter one discover ways to connect with your…
