Top Gun: Lessons For Small Business Owners
Anyone who has seen me present at a conference or special event knows that Tom Cruise will inevitably make an appearance during my session. Back in the 80's I would have...
Hey big business! Here’s five easy ways to support the mental health of your small business clients.
I've been fortunate to be a part of the development of some fantastic resources that support the mental health of small business owners. We've come a long way recognising the...
How do I…?
I almost called this post "Where's Wally?" That's because I've been very quiet here these past few months. That doesn't mean I've been quiet generally though and I have a few...
Just a shameless plug…
I wish I could say I have been off holidaying in the Caribbean this past month, or sipping champagne in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, but unfortunately that would be a lie....
My panic attack: How I avoided it today.
Today was the first time in a long time that I felt I was not going to cope. I was sitting in a lecture theatre full of first year Biology students. Not just any old biology...
An offer too good to refuse.
I boldly declared three weeks ago that 2015 was going to be a year of action for me. A year of doing, not just thinking. Today I received an offer that will force me into action...
What do you do if someone is NOT ok?
I think R U OK day? is a fantastic initiative. Born from sad origins, I'd like to think a day like today has helped many people to survive life, and countless others an...
I’m not telling you what to do, BUT…
I've just come back from an incredible weekend away with my husband. We both have facilitation and people-development backgrounds so once a year we try to get away to spend a...
Conditioning my mind to be unconditional.
There's a lot of pain and suffering in the world right now. A lot of people hurting each other and it's easy to feel sad about the state of our tiny planet. It's even easier to...
Unconditional love turned me into a NEWT (I got better…)
I've been asked to give my opinion on various topics this week and I have loved the chance to speak my mind. Afterwards though, I have grappled with the notion that my opinions...
Chasing the blues away at Byron Bay (part 3)
This is the last installment of my lessons learned on my recent visit to Byron Bay. In many ways my final realisations surpassed anything that was formally taught in the Mindful...
Does your company wellbeing strategy include your small business clients?
I love learning about the strategies big business develop to support the mental health of their employees at work. It's inspiring to hear about how they want to ensure their...
It’s okay to be a sole-trader.
Did you know that over 60% of all businesses in Australia are sole traders? More often than not, the person you talk to in a business, owns the business. They are an "I" - and...
Time is on my side….
The first time I was asked to do a public presentation after I'd finished with Billie Goat I ended up in hospital with a heart scare. I barely made it through my presentation...
Move over Mick Fanning, I’ve got my own sharks to punch.
Last week I had the incredible honour to be named the COSBOA (Council of Small Business of Australia) Small Business Champion for 2015. This wasn't for my success in small...
Warning! Holding a grudge can give you amnesia.
Jessica Ainscough, a young Australian blogger died last week. This week, the little part of the internet I am connected to has exploded with posts and comments about the damage...
Forget the circle – it’s all about the cycle.
Let me apologise up front if this post firmly lodges the melodic sound of Elton John into your brain for the rest of the day. As moving as the "Circle of Life" was in The Lion...
Is anxiety keeping you awake?
Have you ever found yourself struggling to make a decision about your life? Ever stayed awake at night feeling stuck? There may well be three little triggers affecting your...
I’ve got worms.
I've done everything I have been instructed to do. I've spent hours thinking about it. I even considered going to a group session to discuss it. It's now time to face it...I've...
Not coping: Keeping depression real.
I've done a couple of business interviews this past week concerning entrepreneurialism. Both times I've taken a deep breath, and kept my story as real and honest as possible. It...
The cost of overthinking…
The reason I have been late posting this is because the words I had prepared earlier were, quite simply, crap.Too preachy; too whiney; too cynical; too overwhelming. Hence, I had...
Chasing the blues away at Byron Bay (part 2)
Those who read last week's post would remember that I had already admitted I was quite scared about attending the Self-Compassion course in Byron Bay. Just imagine my inner...
“PIVOT!” It’s time to hand this word back to Ross from Friends.
There are a few words related to business start-ups and small business growth that I have come to detest. PIVOT is at the top of my list. For some, it's discriminatory. For...
The plan you need when you don’t need a plan.
How has your new year started? Are we all kicking goals? Or, did you decide that goals wouldn’t serve you well this year (they’re often abandoned right about now). I’ll save my...
Love the fear…
As I ventured on my morning bike ride today I wore one of John's old faded t-shirts. I specifically chose it today because printed on the front were three words we have said to...
Jerry Maguire Was A Liar
Anybody over 40 can likely remember going to see Jerry Maguire. I think it was one of the biggest movies released in the late 1990's and it was the ultimate romantic chick flick....
What’s in a name?
Do you remember the old Sydney Morning Herald ads that showed people at a dinner party desperately trying to avoid sitting next to the person who only knew how to talk about one...
Mindfulness: does a labotomy help?
I've had a tumultuous (love that word!) two weeks. The conflict has been with myself and I can happily report that it is resolved now. The path to inner peace, however, was a...
Here’s how to put your finger on it.
Ever had one of those days where things are pretty normal yet you just feel a bit "off"? Where something inside is niggling you and despite your best efforts to ignore it, it...
Beware the passion pit!
Ooohhh, we wouldn't be human if we didn't all love some steamy passion every once in a while. It heightens our senses, gets the blood pumping and puts us into to high...
Lessons from Noel Algernon Faulkner.
This is my dad - Noel Faulkner, born on Christmas Day, 1929. He passed away in August 2012. Without realising it, he had some incredible lessons to share... Dad was one of those...
Gratitude is the new black.
It's a never ending balancing game when there are several generations living in the one house. Trying to blend our shifting values with those of teenagers isn't always easy, and...
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