The 4 Pitches You Need

The 4 Pitches You Need

Several years ago, I worked with a client who had to give a three-minute pitch in order to qualify for millions of dollars in research funding. He spent the whole of the three minutes explaining how brilliant he was and the work he had done previously. And I thought...
Want to be a better speaker

Want to be a better speaker

Want to be a better speaker?  Then do more speaking!   Tried something new lately?  Chances are you’re gonna be crap at it!Catching up with friends on the weekend I was telling them how excited I was to be starting my pottery wheel course on Monday. We started...
Leadership Lessons From the Top

Leadership Lessons From the Top

Who do think these jackets belong to? An Elton John impersonator? A cabaret performer? A magician?  You may be surprised to learn that they belong to a senior executive in a conservative government organisation.  That man is David Reynolds the CEO of the Department of...
What’s an Oodie idea?

What’s an Oodie idea?

Do you have an Oodie Idea lurking within you?You’ve either seen them in on social media or you know someone who has one. Oodies are oversized, furry hoodies. They are a South Australian invention by The Davie Group, backed by 26-year-old co-founder David Fogarty and...
The Day I Persuaded a Mob of Teenagers

The Day I Persuaded a Mob of Teenagers

Persuading the Board? Pffft – easy peasy! Try persuading teenagers! Here’s how I did it. When my children were little one of the favourite things for them to do was to go to a bike park. There were three tracks at the park, one was for little kids and...
Do you HATE giving feedback?

Do you HATE giving feedback?

When I was little girl my mother used to say to me “I don’t want you to get upset, but I must tell you…” And, well, hearing this made me upset! On reflecting on this, the reasons why are: I don’t like being told how to feel There may be a good reason for me being...