“Spotto!” my daughter screams at the top of her lungs as we round the corner. Sure enough a lovely yellow hatchback speeds past us in the opposite direction and my daughter wins the award for spotting the highest number of yellow cars on that trip. I…
Jan 15 20January 15, 2020
Article at LinkedIn
I was asked recently for my best advice on starting a business. Normally when asked a question of this magnitude I would consider and come back with a list of researched and up to date information. However, this time my reaction was instant. “Get…
Mar 22 17March 22, 2017
Article at Women's Agenda
Our brains are fascinating to say the least. Not only are there over 100 billion neurons actively analysing and transporting information each neuron has 100 times more microtubules within it - blows your mind, right? March 13-19 is Brain Awareness…
Mar 14 17March 14, 2017
Like it or not, you have a reputation. A personal one and a professional one. All the messages you put out, on the Internet, in person, on paper, combine to form a brand image to all who cross your path. Networking is not just about the face-value of…
Feb 23 16February 23, 2016
For years I have watched people network. It fascinates me. I love connecting two brains and seeing what develops. I love solving a problem through connecting people to other people who can provide the answer. I love helping people build extraordinary…
Jan 29 16January 29, 2016
I had a great time recently with the brilliant chef Sujet Saenkham at Spice I Am restaurant in Darlinghurst in Sydney. My husband and I cooked up a storm in one of Sujet's four cooking classes. We learned how to make duck curry, red curry paste, Ho…
Nov 03 15November 03, 2015
"What about this one?" I said to a client as we were analysing her network. A big smile came over her face as she recollected their last meeting, "she makes me laugh, did you know that she does belly dancing to keep fit? I don't know how she fits it…
Oct 27 15October 27, 2015
The past few weeks have been pretty hectic for the Forming Circles’ team. Not only have we launched our new Written Portraits website www.writtenportraits.com.au, but also we have offered our 1st ‘Kickstart Your Business Grant’. With the help of our…
Oct 14 15October 14, 2015
Article at Forming Circles Global
“Whether you think you can or think you can’t you’re right” These words by Henry Ford have been imprinted on my brain for a very long time. They are the words I say to myself when I think I can’t. They are the words I say to myself when things don’t…
Oct 13 15October 13, 2015
I do love my garden. Not to weed, mow, plant flowers or any of that stuff. I love to plant things that bear a product, like vegetables, fruit or herbs. I love to plant the seed and then watch it grow to become a fully fledged source of energy and…
Feb 23 14February 23, 2014
“What about this one?” I said to a client as we were analysing her network. A big smile came over my client’s face as she recollected their last meeting, “she makes me laugh, did you know that she does belly dancing to keep fit? I don’t know how she…
Dec 20 13December 20, 2013
Sometimes my mind wanders. Sometimes it is a pleasant daydream reliving good times, thinking about my kids or designing a new and exciting project. Other times it is not so pleasant. I start thinking about the future and the world we are leaving for…
Sep 25 13September 25, 2013
“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” Albert Einstein We are curious creatures by nature. If we weren’t curious we wouldn’t investigate, learn and grow. Curiosity and fascination go hand in hand.…
Jul 10 13July 10, 2013
I am busy. Really busy. So much to do. So many fabulous projects to explore. Not enough time to do it. Too many competing demands on my very limited time. This used to bother me. I spent so much time stressed about how much I had to do that by the…
Jun 05 13June 05, 2013
As a child, I loved playing with cards. I challenged Mum at Canasta (she was impossible to beat), played solitaire, and spent countless hours building the largest card mansion I could before my little brother would come along and giggle mercilessly…
Apr 23 13April 23, 2013
The number of female sources we hear, see and read in the media does not correlate to the number of women in managerial positions in Australia. So why aren’t we being heard? Why aren’t women commenting more in the press? Why aren’t we being asked for…
Apr 02 13April 02, 2013
Our brains are fascinating to say the least. Not only are there more than 100 billion neurons actively analysing and transporting information, each neuron has 100 times more microtubules within it — blows your mind, right? Last week was Brain…
Mar 18 13March 18, 2013
I love my garden. I love to plant things that produce a product like vegetables, fruit or herbs. I love to plant seeds and watch them grow to become fully fledged sources of energy and sustenance. In my meanderings as a frustrated farmer I’ve learned…
Mar 11 13March 11, 2013
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