The word overwhelm has been given a negative wrap. It actually means ‘to have an strong emotional effect on’. That could mean you are overwhelmed by joy and happiness but we tend to use it to describe how we feel with too much on our plate. Busy is the catchcry of the 21st century with […]
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The modern workplace is a complicated place. Fast paced. Hectic. Competitive. These pressures can lead to burnout. A state of being overwhelmed by all that is going on around. When the powers that be measure the cost of impact of burnout, they look at the impact on economies and the companies. The costs are high […]
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The modern woman is a miracle of evolution. She does the groceries, orders dinner, has the house spick and span, organises dinner parties, finishes a 10 page report for work and carries on multiple conversations on Facebook all at the same time. Women often wear this multitasking skill as a badge of honour. However, the […]
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Only 50% of small businesses make it to the five year mark. That’s right, only half of small businesses are operating for five years. As the owner of a very busy café in Brisbane, I’m super proud to say that my business is one of them! I have recently celebrated my fifth year in business. […]
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It is a new day. You wake up feeling as bad as you did when you went to bed. Your back hurts, in fact, your whole body hurts. You wonder what is the point of going to bed at all. You curse the experts telling you that a good night’s sleep is healing and restorative. […]
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FACT: To become an effective leader of the future, we must value ourselves highly and know the difference between a success strategy and personal sustainability. In a Hot and Healthy Podcast Show interview I had the pleasure of speaking to Rachel Petero who I have personally crossed paths with. Rachel is a HR professional, a […]
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I was Head of Human Resources at an international bank. I had 27 staff reporting to me, a boss I adored, work that I loved, a company brand that had a strong global reputation. I earned big tax free dollars and generous performance bonuses, holidaying in exotic locations and living a 5 star lifestyle. I […]
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Are you using a selfie of you as your profile picture? Like it or not, first impressions count and can be lasting. Think about your role models in business – how do they represent themselves through their profile pictures. As a woman in business how are you presenting yourself? If someone is referred to me […]
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Olympic gold medals are surprisingly heavy. This is Australia’s 1st Winter Olympics Gold Medal, given to Steven Bradbury for speed skating. I had the pleasure of meeting Steven Bradbury, holding the gold and hearing his inspiring story of winning Olympic gold and how it relates to the game of business. I was particularly taken by […]
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It’s worth getting to know your local farmers markets, bulk buy shop deals, and even online ordering options. It will take you a bit of time but could save you a small fortune in the long run. I saved $270 just on this 1 item in my pantry! Here’s how. 1 litre of good quality* […]
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