I’m excited about celebrating my birthday in November by making a difference in young lives… in helping to change a nation – our nearest neighbours. Since going to Kokoda last year (scroll through the Kokoda files) I’ve become aware of the plight of thousands upon thousands of children who live just a few hours north…
… a few thoughts I’ve shared lately from Dubbo, NSW to Port Hedland, WA at THE HEADSPACE OF EFFECTIVE LEADERS AND COMMUNICATORS events. And resources I’ve mentioned – see links below… LIVING ON AUTOPILOT While we love the idea of autopilot when it comes to our offices and other systems, it’s generally not useful in…
“I feel like walking away from my marriage” someone shared with me last week. Other comments people share like “I feel like leaving my job” or “ Maybe I should just let go of my crazy dreams” make me curious. Curious and committed. I’m curious about what’s possible, and committed to encourage people to “hang…
Australian stories are always interesting, entertaining or inspiring, and with ANZAC Day in Sydney last week followed by the Australian Women’s Weekly visiting Dubbo yesterday, there’s no shortage. This picture was one of the most significant I’ve seen lately – a small image on my phone – perfect timing as we made our way into…
Coming up to ANZAC Day I’ve been thinking a lot about the ANZAC spirit and attitudes of Courage, Mateship, Endurance and Sacrifice. Spending a week in Kokoda last year with WW2 veterans gave me incredible insights into life under fire and the absolute essentials for survival that could only be self-managed – the soldiers own…
A challenge lies before me. How to share last week’s excitement, adventure and privilege without it turning into a book?! I first met Captain Bede Tongs MM (Military Medal) and his son Garry in Kokoda last year, when I travelled with my Grandfather for the 70 year anniversary of the Kokoda campaign. We really connected so…
I’m so grateful, so delighted to live the life that I do and to connect with the people I connect with, and to have conversations that matter. People matter. I’m so passionate about people. Connecting with people, really connecting – having conversations that cheer people on. I started our Young Achievers Giveaway in order to…
I know life is full of challenges. But it’s also full of joys. Uplifting moments, the bounce in the step, the feeling of gratitude, even if things aren’t going well. It’s not a circumstantial thing, it’s a focus thing. I’m sure I’ve asked this before – where is your focus right now? Joy is available…
Just a quick update to keep you in the loop with some events I’m involved in. So I don’t get those “I wish I’d known!’ kind of messages – I’m sharing here as well as all over facebook & twitter :-) And if you’re not one of my Central West readers; if you’re further afield,…