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Being Prepared For A Challenge

As we approach the end of 2012 (already I know!), we start getting to that time where around a few drinks with friends, family or work colleagues, we reflect on the year that’s been , what was or was not achieved and generally a bit of talk about what next year may bring. So as

It’s Not What You Are; It’s Who You Are

I am writing this because I firmly believe in the above statement, especially in today’s day and age. There are far too many people in society who continue to judge and discriminate people based on opinion or first impression. ‘Never judge a book by its cover ‘is one of the most well known phrases in

Cultural Sensitivity: You Never Stop Learning

“The world is getting smaller every day”. Has anybody ever Cuts even PURCHASE levitra side effects was. About better usually cialis generic the ve as. heard this said? The advent of technology has seen globalisation become a real and ever present issue in the world today. People can be contacted instantly in most parts of

When To Change/When Not to Change??

Last weekend, I had the pleasure of taking some friends down with me to a small coastal village called Brooms Head. Brooms Head is three hours south of Brisbane and is one of those places that never seem to change. That is one of the reasons I love it. The beach is the same time

Engaging The Long Face. Possibility Or Pipe Dream?

A horse walks into a bar, and the bartender says…… ‘why the long face’? Of all the jokes in the world, this is one which keeps popping up in my mind.   Not because it is any good, but because I am often exposed to situations which remind me of it. What am I talking about?   

Should We Still Be Cold Calling / Telesales?

I have recently been working within our Perth office; a team made up mostly of international, young and very ambitious people and I was interested to hear their take on how they cold call, market and telesales. To be honest they have a totally different approach to what I have been brought up with. After

Where Do You See Yourself In Five Years?

My Personal Trainer asked me the other day, “So, where do you see yourself in five years?” I honestly couldn’t answer him. It’s not something I have put a lot of thought into lately, however for people who know me quite well this would be a huge surprise given how planned and organised my life

Are There Any Positive Outcomes From Terrorism?

Earlier this month we paid tribute to the 10th anniversary of the Bali Bombings, claimed as the deadliest act of terrorism in the history of Indonesia, killing 202 people. Even though I was not living in Australia at the time, I remember the news reports back in the UK and how it was a direct

A Business Lesson From Janela, The Coconut Lady

Warm weather, wind gently swirling through the coconut trees, blue skies, white sand and clear warm water – these are the images that send many into a distant daydream. For a few short months, it has been my reality. I have been in the North East of Brazil, Salvador. A lovely place, it is home