Recently I’ve been playing with some new ideas about regional retreats. Personally I can’t think of any better place to retreat, relax, rebuild. I love regional Australia and all it has to offer from the vast and varied landscapes to the people in the little towns, quirky museum collections and fresh, local food. There is […]
If you were new to Regional Australian culture you’d be easily forgiven for thinking that ‘up yourself’ was a profanity. In fact, I bet a great percentage of readers cringed at the mere title of this post “you can’t say that”. Apologies in advance… this is an important community warning. Fact is. Someone has to point
Are you up yourself? Why that matters in the bush Read More
There’s no point pretending this is business as usual. It’s not. I’ve just quietly edged away from gnarling cabin-fevered teens to post this (oh, who am I kidding, the first part of the sentence was enough). Things are different right now, we are different. I’ve put together a few posts that may assist, feel free
Covid-19 resource pack for working during self-isolation Read More
Are you a changemaker? Chances are if you’re an Australian, particularly a regional Australian you’d consider it ‘up yourself‘ to claim such title. Let me tell you right now. If there are people asking you questions about what to do, if you have a burning desire to make the world a better place, if your
A changemakers guide to wellbeing in times of change Read More
Hi there, if you’re attending my workshop as part of the North Coast Female Leadership Forum which will be held in Coffs Harbour on 9 March the following questions are directed to you. Having said that, if you’ve stumbled upon this post and you find yourself leading change you may just benefit too. Don’t be
Coffs Harbour: Leading change workshop preparation Read More
There are three things I’d like to be remembered for (when the time comes and I’m not planning on that being soon) – my ability to make people feel at ease, my delicious rustic cooking and my BIG, CRAZY ideas (and my audacity to give them life). I’ve attended and facilitated more community and group
When was the last time you had a BIG, CRAZY idea (and told someone?) Read More
It’s unlikely you’ll get through this human experience without stumbling across treachery. Treachery: noun betrayal of trust If your world view is somewhat pollyannic (as mine once was) you’ll believe that all people have your best intentions in mind as they go about their business. They don’t. Age and experience has taught me that this
How to deal to treachery Read More
When I started my job in 2016 the office was 100kms away from my home. Each day I’d arrive home exhausted and when you’re a working parent going from a busy working day back into the home to commence that role it’s not good for anyone. The paradigm of work – having a job that
Could a remote office work for you? Read More
It’s time for change but how can we embrace a new normal? Right now in Australia bushfires roar throughout the country in what has been noted (by those trusted to note) as the worst bushfire season on record. And it’s only just begun. My region in NSW was one of the first to experience the
How to ensure your hand isn’t left dangling in the wind What does the humble handshake mean these days? Is it a punctuation mark to a well-executed business deal? A sign of mateship? Or just a simple courtesy? It could be any of the above but for people like my dad, by his own description
A silent yet powerful protest Read More