Anyone who has seen me present at a conference or special event knows that Tom Cruise will inevitably make an appearance during my session. Back in the 80's I would...
“PIVOT!” It’s time to hand this word back to Ross from Friends.
There are a few words related to business start-ups and small business growth that I have come to detest. PIVOT is at the top of my list. For some, it's...
It’s okay to be a sole-trader.
Did you know that over 60% of all businesses in Australia are sole traders? More often than not, the person you talk to in a business, owns the business. They are an...
The plan you need when you don’t need a plan.
How has your new year started? Are we all kicking goals? Or, did you decide that goals wouldn’t serve you well this year (they’re often abandoned right about now). I’ll...
How do I…?
I almost called this post "Where's Wally?" That's because I've been very quiet here these past few months. That doesn't mean I've been quiet generally though and I have...
Time is on my side….
The first time I was asked to do a public presentation after I'd finished with Billie Goat I ended up in hospital with a heart scare. I barely made it through my...
Love the fear…
As I ventured on my morning bike ride today I wore one of John's old faded t-shirts. I specifically chose it today because printed on the front were three words we have...
Just a shameless plug…
I wish I could say I have been off holidaying in the Caribbean this past month, or sipping champagne in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, but unfortunately that would be...
Move over Mick Fanning, I’ve got my own sharks to punch.
Last week I had the incredible honour to be named the COSBOA (Council of Small Business of Australia) Small Business Champion for 2015. This wasn't for my success in...
What’s in a name?
Do you remember the old Sydney Morning Herald ads that showed people at a dinner party desperately trying to avoid sitting next to the person who only knew how to talk...
Chasing the blues away at Byron Bay (part 1)
When I was struck with depression back in 2011, I would often half-joke that I must be destined to be having such a struggle for some larger philosophical reason. There...
I think I can, I think I can…but what if I can’t?
What would you do if you knew you could not fail? Oh pllleaasssse......I simply cannot get my head around this question. Is it supposed to be inspiring? Challenging? It...