Sometimes I read something and it totally hits the nail on the head. It’s just sheer magic and the words below fit that category. This piece was written by the amazing Kristie X Ord, who is an online marketer and friend of mine. I love the way she articulates the experience of being triggered, something that happens to…
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Like most young women, finding my place in this world was tricky! I had a beautiful family and I was deeply loved as a child. When I reflect back on my childhood it is always with great fondness and affection. My parents were strict but loving, and I grew up learning that if I did…
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Picking my number three favourite TED talk was a really tough ask! I have spent the week oscillating between several choices and it came down to which speaker has had the most profound impact on me. That’s why this TED talk, Why We Do What We Do, by my all time favourite Tony Robbins won…
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Vulnerability, what does that word mean to you? For many of us, it can strike fear into our hearts. It means being seen, maybe for some even a sense of being exposed. For others, vulnerability has associations with weakness and a lack of self assuredness. Yet, when I observe truly powerful people, strong leaders and…
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I remember, many years ago, having a conversation with my Mum. A friend of hers had upset her and she was really stuck in the feelings of hurt and upset. When we had the conversation four weeks had passed but she was still feeling the emotions of hurt and upset very intensely. As we talked…
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I love courage. I love her so much I reckon she deserves a capital “C”. I read lots of books about people who have been in terrifying situations and I absolutely devour their stories of how they tap into Courage at the crucial moment. I also love documentaries where the protagonist is faced with a big…
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T-minus 18 days until 2019 is upon us! What the?! Where did this year go?? Here we are in December again and I must say it is a month I really love! Not only is it the month of Christmas, but for me it’s a month of family, celebration and connection. It is also the…
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The first time I heard this phrase it was declared by Oprah Winfrey. She was on tour in Australia and my gorgeous friend Mark had bought me a ticket for my 40th birthday. Mark knew I was a mad Oprah fan (and had been since forever) and he was right in thinking it would be a…
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We have entered the final quarter of the year, can you believe it!? At this time of year, I always start to reflect on what has happened during the year so far and check-in with myself to see what shape I’m in to start the next one. I find that reflecting about things in December…
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I am away this week with my nieces and we have been having such a fabulous time. Their parents are in Singapore for the week so we have come down south to beautiful Western Australia and we have been roaming and exploring, swimming, and playing games…amongst other things! My role as Auntie is one of…
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