Letting it go is tough
When something crummy happens to you, it’s hard to let it go. Just look at Elsa from Frozen. (I’ve been watching lots of Disney with 2 kids under 3 … ) She’s iconic for blasting out the Let It Go ballad while building an ice castle out of thin air. Such a powerful song. Such […]
To train or not to train?
I absolutely love the City2Surf. It’s the biggest fun run in the world and held in Sydney! I look forward to it every year. Yesterday, I went to Bec with excitement to share with her my new training regime (I did a PB last year and want to go better this year!) She responded in […]
Oat Milk = Cow Milk
Some of you know that I went plant-based last year (and I’m really enjoying it). A big factor behind this is how much oat milk now tastes like regular milk. I was floored when I first tried it. Because I had soy milk ages ago and it didn’t do anything for me. And I’d also […]
Raising the roof
An amazing thing happens after you achieve something big you’ve been working towards. You suddenly gain an awareness of what more could be possible. Your world opens up in wonderful ways you didn’t see before. The ceiling is never fixed. Keep raising the roof 🙂 .
Don’t end with admin
This gem is courtesy of Priya Parker and the Art of Gathering. When you present or host an event, it’s very tempting to leave the audience with housekeeping details like: Remember to redeem your parking Don’t forget to check your inbox tomorrow morning The bus will collect you at midnight. There are 3 key moments […]
Disarming over defending
I once bumped into a guy at a bar, spilling his drink. The guy was furious. He had a few in him and was gearing up to let me have it. But I did one thing that stopped him in his tracks. I said, “Let me buy you another drink, what would you like?” He […]
Make the full ask
It’s better to make a full ask than a partial ask. A full ask is bold. A full ask gives clarity. A full ask communicates respectfully. Unfortunately, most people don’t OWN what they really want. Some fear rejection. Some lack confidence. Some don’t think it’s feasible. So they make a partial ask. They hope it […]
I need your suggestions please
I loved Zoom when it came out around COVID, and I’ve been loyal to it since. But I think now is the time to admit … I’ve fallen out of love with Zoom. Is it just me, or are other people noticing poorer quality with Zoom calls these days? The problem is I don’t know […]
Sense-checking myths
There’s a lot of stuff online which is hard to know what to believe. Take job hunting for instance. There’s many tips about how recruiters screen candidates, like: Having a professional profile pic matters Your social media activity is checked Your resume should be formatted in a certain way I don’t know how true they […]
Unnecessary risks
In Queensland, when you’re renting, it’s the property owner’s responsibility to ensure gutters are cleared and maintained to a working standard. I know this, because when my friend was renting he was asked by the owner to clean the gutters. As a carpenter, he was very aware of how risky it was to mount roofs […]