Happy New Year! Did you make any resolutions? Health, weight, business goals? How about your leadership goals? I don’t make resolutions on New Year’s Eve after reading a few years ago that the first week in January is the... read more
If you’re like many business owners I talk to, you’re probably looking for a way to stop working yourself so hard… … and start leveraging your time and your business. read more
This will be my last blog post for the year. Holidays are looming close and we are closing the office for two whole weeks. I must confess I am looking forward to some down time. It’s been a crazy... read more
Despite all my great intentions, invested time and preparation, sometimes my plans seem to have other plans for me. Usually, I avoid the topic of failure and its negative connotations. I am the business affirmation queen, preferring to keep... read more
There has been quite a bit of discussion in the media recently about the gender pay gap. While I acknowledge that it’s a serious issue and one that should be immediately rectified, there is another gap that hasn’t received... read more
The 21-year-old me worked in a public service job she loathed, dreaming of the day she would fulfill her goal to be a journalist. She was assertive and driven but lacked confidence. Almost 20 years later, the 40-year-old me... read more
For many businesses, June is often a time that focuses largely on the tasks necessary for the EOFY, sometimes to the detriment of the bigger picture. But it doesn’t need to be that way. So where do we begin?... read more
Do you remember how much fun you had with a rainbow of coloured pencils and a pad of paper as a child? I know I did, but somewhere in the growing up and being an adult process, I forgot... read more
Red Tape, compliance, licensing, regulations, call it what you will, it takes significant time and money to make sure that you are complying with all the different legislations which impact your business. The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry... read more
When you’re in start up mode and have a million things to work on and out, it’s easy to be overwhelmed. It helps to maintain a clear focus. I know this is easy advice to give and harder to... read more
We all have to do lists. And those lists act as a prompt for us to prioritise what needs to be done each day, each week, each month. Lists are great tools for productivity, but they don’t address the... read more
Even when business is booming, it’s essential to keep innovating and foster a culture that embraces change and creativity. Processes that work just fine can become obsolete almost overnight due to competitive disruption. Aim to be the disruptor, not... read more
