The conversations I have with my clients are not just about what career move is next or what kind of business they’ll start but also how to live with purpose and meaning. Like many people I work with, I had the limited view that contribution should be…
When time rushes by as it sometimes does, I have the sense that I’m simply existing, rather than really living. Some of this may be a by-product of the society we inhabit but when I am focused and productive in my working hours, I have a…
I read an article on the weekend about the rise of health conscious women who post beautiful images of themselves on Instagram. Mostly they’re clever and creative women who are simply doing what they love but while I was reading, I worried about how my…
Every creative person I’ve ever worked with has told me they experience days filled with self-doubt. Ironically, it’s often the people with exceptional talent who are afflicted most. When you’re going through a patch of creative doubt, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone,…
I had a little epiphany last week. I’m pretty sure I’ve had the same epiphany a few times before. Which could mean that I’m a slow learner, but I suspect most of us are when it comes to our blind spots. Chris and I were…
There’s a certain type of person I truly admire. They’re the ones who stay centred and calm in the most stressful of situations. The people who are able to be present and grounded enough to make wise decisions, even in difficult circumstances. The rare few who have the capacity to remain still in the eye of the…
One of the best things about running my retreats is connecting with the women who come along. Emma Murray is one of those women. She joined us in Byron Bay last year and while we were away, it was rare to see her without a…
If ever you’ve experienced a sudden accident or diagnosis, a significant relationship breakdown or the loss of someone close, you know that such events can shake you to the core and change the way you view the world. Once the shock has passed, your real…
Leah and I met when she came to see me to talk about her snow globes business. Within moments of meeting her, I had the sense that she’s someone who will make a go of anything she sets her mind to. Full of energy and…
