The daily habit that’s transforming my business
It’s kinda crazy for a writer, but somewhere along this three-kids-and-a-biz journey I fell out of the habit of daily journaling. I used to journal fairly regularly back in my corporate days – mostly on the subject of how to find a way out of that world. But since I became a mum and writing […]
How to find the real value in your work
<p>Have you ever had a job where you had to strive hard for goals you didn’t really believe in? Soul destroying wasn’t it? Nothing sucks the life out of your work like taking on huge amounts of stress, or giving up precious personal time, to meet objectives that deep down, you don’t give two hoots […]
How taking a stand could refine your avatar (I’m coming out)
When I launched my business, my ideal customer avatar went something like this…. Women aged 30 to 55, already had a professional career, starting an online business, most likely have children (or at least a pet)….” Yep, it was about as unique as a generic black sock. It’s hard to narrow your niche when you’re […]
No professional title? Steal these five magic words
On getting dumped (a story of business evolution)
I got dumped last week. It was just a regular workday, but I was struggling to concentrate, so I decided to revive my spirits with a cheeky lunchtime dip in the ocean. I reasoned that this would not only fulfil my newfound commitment to regular self-care, but allow me to check another accomplishment off my […]
Can’t spell? Grammatically challenged? Steal these five tips
When to say NO to that big project
Have you ever said no to a project you really wanted to work on, because it was getting in the way of your wider dreams? If you – like me – are a multi-passionate entrepreneur, you may find yourself in situations where you’re weighing up multiple projects, each of which tickle your fancy in some way. […]
Ten tips for nailing live studio interviews
The opening question should have been an easy one: How did we come to write our book, Long Shots? I leaned forward on the couch, heart aflutter. This was my first live television interview and I was nervous to say the least. Deep breath, Go. “Well we came across the story of Formula 1 driver […]
8 ways to enrich your life and work (or, how to use your Golden Thread)
Had a haphazard career? Here’s how to tie it together
Have you had a haphazard career? A side step here, an unconventional job there and eventually, the giant leap to owning your own business? Often we judge our careers in lineal terms – as if it only makes sense and only has value, if we have follow the socially expected progression from one rung of […]
