Do you remember the last time you missed someone? Not just a fleeting memory but a strong yearning, so strong it’s palpable. Maybe it’s a loved one now passed, an old flame, a faraway friend, kids who have left home or even a wise mentor who influenced change in your life. The people who have […]
The Human Condition: Footsteps Read More
Do you remember that tickle in your tummy you got when you were a kid and something cool was just about to happen? Perhaps it was Christmas, Easter, the Tooth Fairy or maybe it was the sound of Mr Whippy approaching your street. And do you remember that feeling of exhilaration when somebody said YES,
It’s what you make it Read More
It’s the end of November and I wonder if your world has started to slow for the holiday season yet or – is it pushing on the turbo boost button? I don’t know about you but I feel utterly frazzled. It’s as if the world has sped up x 1000 and I’m just trying to
Are you slowing down yet? Read More
Is travel a requirement of your work? Living in regional Australia it has always been a component of mine. This was OK (within reason) as a twenty something, however when kids came along it was a whole different ball game. Disclaimer: I can only speak of the role of mum as interpreted by mwah here,
The truth about business travel Read More
Some weeks start upside down. In fact, it was only last week I spent my first working hour on the phone with the Parents Helpline (1300 1300 52 just in case you are interested). It had been one of those mornings that you would easily be excused for thinking only exist in movies. Keep in mind
It’s always OK to ask for help Read More
WARNING: I swore, sorry (podcast below) Ryan is the co-founder of the Melbourne Centre of Healing. In this clip he shares one of the driving beliefs behind his work, healing the wound; Ryan’s self-development journey has been as much about his formal education across a swag of modalities which he incorporates into his ground breaking program, as it
Ryan Hassan: Breaking the cycle of ice addiction Read More
A good reputation is critical to any business, even more so in smaller, regional markets. Just one unkind rumour (be it true or just a good story) can spread like wildfire sending profit killing shocks straight to the bottom line. No business can have 100% happy customers 100% of the time. Why? Because customers are
Is the notion of business competition outdated? Read More
I was recently asked if I had skills in prioritising issues of importance in a fast paced business environment. I smiled. Fact is, like anyone out there who is working and has a life those decisions start when we place our feet on the floor every day. Do I want to work today? Or do I
Are you running on empty? Read More
Nancy Sposato is a regional Australian, a performer, creative industries business owner and mum of two. Join us for a conversation about juggling being a mum in business whilst maintaining your own wellbeing, adapting diverse skills to earn an income in a smaller pond, and gaining and maintaining connection with clients and community. Nancy is a performer in
Nancy Sposato: I rest on the weekend, unless I’m selling coffee Read More
Since coming to terms with my 41 year old self and the drama that ensued I’m absolutely and utterly amazed in the breadth of other things I now take time to think about. Among them a list of practical things I’d have liked to know many, many years ago. What can you add to the
11 things I wish I knew when I was 18 Read More