From Beginner to Pro with ChatGPT

From Beginner to Pro with ChatGPT

    Well, it's been a little minute. I've had a couple of weeks where I stepped away from the videos, because there's been so much going on. First and foremost, my baby had a...

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Recharged and Refocused

Recharged and Refocused

For the first time in many years, the Italian and I took a break. A real break. We spent a couple of weeks in Europe to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary, and pretty much unplugged...

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What is ChatGPT

What is ChatGPT

Just quickly, I wanted to let you know I've made a new video about ChatGPT, the cutting edge technology tool that's been created by OpenAI. I'm sure you've heard of ChatGPT by now, it...

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My One Word for 2023

My One Word for 2023

Happy New Year! I hope 2023 is a great year for you and your business. And I hope you managed to get some real down time over the break. Maybe you’re still on break? If so, I  hope it's...

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Finding Magic in the Mess

Finding Magic in the Mess

So here we are at the end of 2022, another year over. And what a year it has been. For most of us entrepreneurs, it's been a wild ride. We're all ready to take a break. I know I am....

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The right inner circle.

The right inner circle.

  I had the best start to my day. Even though it began at 4am. I’ve just got off a call with my mastermind. And it was fabulous. Our get togethers are always so uplifting. Having a great...

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How Do You Make A Difference?

How Do You Make A Difference?

Do you have a goal that's bigger than you?   I’m trying to share more of myself and my stories. But it doesn’t come easy to me. It’s something I’m working on. The success I’ve had....

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How’s Your Money Mindset?

How’s Your Money Mindset?

  Our attitude to finances can have a far reaching impact on our business. Do you have a mindset of abundance, or scarcity? And what can you do about it?  have a few good suggestions...

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Consistency is the Key

Consistency is the Key

  When it comes to achieving success in business, consistency really matters, on so many fronts. I get it when people say being consistent week in, week out, is hard, but it doesn't need...

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When the going gets tough

When the going gets tough

  When the going gets tough There's lots of talk about difficult times ahead. What does that really mean for business owners? And what can you do about it? I share a few things I do...

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We Can’t Control Everything

We Can’t Control Everything

  When it's time to hit the reset button... There are times when we do all the right things to prepare for a launch. But things still go wrong. The reality is that we can't control...

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6 – 7 Figure Solopreneur

6 – 7 Figure Solopreneur

  A six or seven-figure solopreneur… Yes, they do exist. Many people assume in order to have a successful business that’s generating 6 or 7 figures, you’d no doubt have a partner or...

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Leader AND Solopreneur

Leader AND Solopreneur

Leader? Solopreneur? Or both? Both, is what the answer should be. Because even as a Solopreneur, you are capable of being a great leader. When it comes to being a successful Solopreneur,...

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Who Said Systems Aren’t Sexy?

Who Said Systems Aren’t Sexy?

  Recently I had lunch with a good friend of mine, who's also an entrepreneur. As usual, we got talking about business, and she was chatting about a few issues that she's having with...

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Streamlined, Systemized and Automated!

Streamlined, Systemized and Automated!

  I've been in business for about 30 years with my husband, who's also known as "The Italian" and we're in the Mining and Resources space. A little bit of background story that's got us to...

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Here’s my Ultimate Tech Stack

Here’s my Ultimate Tech Stack

Yesterday, as I was walking, I thought about the down time I’ve had away from my business. It’s been a much-needed couple of weeks away. But here’s the thing. Nobody noticed. They didn’t...

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What’s Your Big WHY?

What’s Your Big WHY?

My question for you is, what is your big WHY? What's the purpose behind your business? Because there's an enormous amount of research to suggest that it's easier to succeed in business...

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200km for Women Escaping Slavery.

200km for Women Escaping Slavery.

38 Days to Freedom. It sounds like a story out of a movie, doesn't it? Well, sadly for two young women, this story was all too real and it was a horror story. I'd like to share the story...

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From Despair to Action

From Despair to Action

I’m naturally very positive, but the challenges lately have been a bit relentless. Haven’t they?   This week I really felt overwhelmed by it all.   Where I live, Brisbane, Australia, is...

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The Real Reason for Building a List

The Real Reason for Building a List

I had an interesting thought on my walk yesterday. I’ve mentioned to you before that a good friend and I message back and forth as we exercise. Well, that was the original intention. About...

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My THREE Words for 2022

My THREE Words for 2022

Happy new year! Let’s welcome 2022.  I know from my Northern Hemisphere friends it’s still New Year’s Eve but 2022 has arrived here now and I think after a couple of tricky years we had,...

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Podcast:  Low Key Course Launches

Podcast: Low Key Course Launches

I so enjoyed visiting with @KatieHornor about online courses and #launchlife on the For Your Success Podcast recently! Episode #181 is live today and I know you’re going to get tons of...

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Inner Game, Outer Game

Inner Game, Outer Game

So there are two major components to being an entrepreneur that we need to absolutely be on top of, and they are: our inner game, and our outer game. Now, if you're not on top of your...

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How Ambitious Are You?

How Ambitious Are You?

As a great believer in ambition, I think having ambition, drive, and determination is really important for an entrepreneur, much more important than how much money you have at any given...

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Are You Making this Marketing Mistake?

Are You Making this Marketing Mistake?

Let's talk about one of the top mistakes entrepreneurs make when it comes to their social media. And that mistake is they hang out on the wrong platform. Hi, I'm Alison Vidotto from Push...

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Book Review: Launch by Jeff Walker

Book Review: Launch by Jeff Walker

Hello! A number of people have asked me what happened to my book reviews and why I haven't been doing them. I'm always going here, so I'm going to, and I really should because they rank...

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5 Ways to Reduce Social Media Overwhelm

5 Ways to Reduce Social Media Overwhelm

“Feeling overwhelmed” is a regular response I get when I ask business owners how they’re going with their social media. I get it.  I found social media overwhelming for the first few years...

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4 Avenues to Grow Your Online Business

4 Avenues to Grow Your Online Business

We all know that social media is just a vital part of any business. Now the world's moved online we need to make sure that we're online with our business to. Digital marketing is just a...

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What’s Your Hill To Die On?

What’s Your Hill To Die On?

I recently did a presentation and during that presentation, I mentioned the “hill to die on” or "finding your voice and what's your hill to die on" and to my surprise, most people hadn't...

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Waiting for the perfect moment…

Waiting for the perfect moment…

  Hello there from Brisbane!  I just wanted to pop in and say hello, and ask you if you are waiting for the perfect moment before you actually take action?  Whether it's related to joining...

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Free Social Media Workshop

Free Social Media Workshop

Hi there. I hope you're having a great start to  the week. I just wanted to pop in and say hello.   See how you're going, see how things are going online. It's not always...

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The Importance of Goal Setting

The Importance of Goal Setting

Let me share a great quote with you. For those of you who know me, I love my quotes and I just think they're such a gift. They're little gold nuggets of wisdom from people who've gone...

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Small Hinges swing Big Doors

Small Hinges swing Big Doors

I wanted to share something with you. Yesterday, I had a meeting with a fabulous group that I belonged to and we were talking about my business and a saying came up and it was used in...

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Google Analytics

Google Analytics

Google analytics, I’m sure you've heard of it, it's absolutely amazing! But do you use it for your business? That's my question. If you didn’t know, Google Analytics is simply a tracking...

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CLUBHOUSE Your Business

CLUBHOUSE Your Business

Let's talk about “Clubhouse”, that new social app that's got everybody all abuzz. I think we've all heard of it by now. "Do you want an invite?" "I need an invite"... The founders have...

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Podcast – Permission to Kick A$$

Podcast – Permission to Kick A$$

In this episode, Alison Vidotto, the CEO of both Vidotto Group and Push! Business Training and Mentoring attended “Permission to Kick A$$” with Angie Colee. In Angie's words "When I asked...

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Thrive! The doors are now open

Thrive! The doors are now open

 Hello there. I wanted to jump on here and just let you know that I've opened the doors to the Thrive! Business Community. I'm very excited because I know that it will really help small...

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Interview Your Avatar

Interview Your Avatar

  Hi there! I want to talk to you about finding your ideal client, and creating content, working with them, building relationships and listening to them. One of the best things that...

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The six P’s of Business.

The six P’s of Business.

  Today, I want to talk to you very briefly about the six P's of small business. Some people call them the six P's of marketing, or the six milestones along the customer journey, you...

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Social Media Tips & Tricks

Social Media Tips & Tricks

Lots of small business owners tell me they find it really difficult to get  on top of their social media. It’s a real problem and sometimes it feels completely overwhelming. I totally get...

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How Scalable is Your Business?

How Scalable is Your Business?

It’s often a word we hear thrown around, but do business owners really think about it?
According to the Cambridge dictionary: A business or system that is scalable can successfully grow larger using the…

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Podcast – The Business Success Show

Podcast – The Business Success Show

In this episode Suzi Mosley-Payne is joined by guest Alison. Alison shares her inspirational story of how she recovered a business at the brink of failure and transformed it to become even...

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Podcast – Wealth Tactic Rebels

Podcast – Wealth Tactic Rebels

A big thank you to Kevin for welcoming me as a guest on his podcast! Join me on "Wealth Tactic Rebels" Podcast! Listen here for Statistics show that a lot of small businesses fail within...

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Podcast – Employer Blueprint Podcast

Podcast – Employer Blueprint Podcast

A big thank you to Kyle Gorman for welcoming me as a guest on his podcast! Join me on "The Employer Blueprint" Podcast! Listen here for a break down a couple of the six areas of my 6 step...

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Podcast – Career Change after 40

Podcast – Career Change after 40

A big thank you to Shandra Moran for welcoming me as a guest on her podcast! Join me on "The Transit Lounge Australia" Podcast! Listen here for an exploration of making career change after...

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FREE Webinar for Small Business Success

FREE Webinar for Small Business Success

Over 50% of small businesses fail within the first five years. And those statistics climb to 70% within 10 years, that's seven out of every 10 business owners. I'm sharing three great game...

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A Great Tip to Deal with Overwhelm

A Great Tip to Deal with Overwhelm

We’re entering what is often called the silly season, it’s a time of year where there is so much going on, but we’re still trying to run our business well. So much to juggle. It’s easy to get overwhelmed.

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10 Ways I Re-purpose a Blog Post

10 Ways I Re-purpose a Blog Post

  Today I'd like to have a very quick chat to you about strategies for repurposing content. We all put a lot of thought and effort into creating our content. So we really do want to...

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Do you have a social media strategy?

Do you have a social media strategy?

I’m currently doing a 30 day Facebook live challenge, I did my first live video yesterday (you can see it in our Facebook Group) and then I shared it on other platforms. One of the...

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Ike Loa – be long on knowledge

Ike Loa – be long on knowledge

This may seem like a strange title for a blog article, so let me begin by saying, I’m currently in Hawaii on a business retreat I’ve shared with you a number of times how I like to get...

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It’s Time to Ignite Your Business

It’s Time to Ignite Your Business

I’m excited to let you know that the doors to Ignite Coaching Club are open! Recently, a number of people have asked me about one on one mentoring, which I've done for many years, but at...

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Some quick tips to reach your goals

Some quick tips to reach your goals

It has been a crazy busy start to the week with the doors to Ignite – Small Business Success Formula open, but I wanted to take a little time out to share a business tip with you on...

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Small Business Tip – Strategy

Small Business Tip – Strategy

As I was working on a course I'm putting together, and monitoring it’s progress, and how it fits in with the overall strategy of my business, I thought of you.I wondered how strategy fits...

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WHY I do what I do… My Story

WHY I do what I do… My Story

Recently, a few people have asked me about my business. In particular, how I managed to turn things around after the devastating downturn in the mining & resources industry (the major...

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When You Have Those Negative Thoughts…

When You Have Those Negative Thoughts…

It can be really hard to stay on top of the challenges of running a business when we slip into a negative thinking slump. The self doubt and fears can take hold and before we know it we’re...

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Turn Goal Setting Into An Action Plan.

Turn Goal Setting Into An Action Plan.

Planning and setting goals is an important part of running a successful business. By following this simple five step process you can organise your goal setting in a way that will almost...

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Great Leaders are Always Learning

Great Leaders are Always Learning

There are times that they go hand in hand. I know in my own leadership journey I have had to face the fear of leading, particularly when it came to running the charity I established, the...

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Some End of Financial Year Tips

Some End of Financial Year Tips

There is so much more to the end of financial year than taxes. It's the perfect time to look back on the year that was, and set some great goals for the upcoming year.

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Let’s Talk About Confidence…

Let’s Talk About Confidence…

The Oxford dictionary describes confidence as: "A feeling of self-assurance arising from an appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities." Well, as small business owners most of us...

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It’s in the Foundation

It’s in the Foundation

I haven’t written too many articles this year, it’s not that I don’t have much to say, it’s more about timing. So far 2018 has been a crazy busy year, but I’m certainly not complaining. We...

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Do We Always Need a Business Plan?

Do We Always Need a Business Plan?

I am a big fan of the Business Plan. More than just being a tool to woo investors, a business plan helps you to monitor how your company is progressing, it helps ensure that everyone is on...

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Twitter Tips From a Newbie

Twitter Tips From a Newbie

I joined Twitter a while ago but I must confess that it didn’t grab me. If I’m really honest I’d say that it left me quite confused. I didn’t understand how it worked and those short 140...

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It’s All In The Implementation

It’s All In The Implementation

We all know that we need to have vision and purpose for our business' systems and processes to keep it operating smoothly and great staff who are fully engaged and sharing the vision with...

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Managing Your Cash Flow

Managing Your Cash Flow

When I talk to small business owners many of them talk about a problem with cash. They tell me that they need to earn more money, generate more leads and sell more products. Often times,...

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Podcast: Leadership for Us Little Guys

Podcast: Leadership for Us Little Guys

As a mother of six, the founder of a charity to support disadvantaged children and someone who nearly lost it all in the Brisbane floods; I wear my leadership hat all the time ... In this...

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Increasing Productivity

Increasing Productivity

With many businesses streamlining their activities, business owners and their employees are finding that they are busier now than they have ever been before. There seems to be more and...

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Podcast: Skydiving with Alison Vidotto

Podcast: Skydiving with Alison Vidotto

A big thank you to Jennifer Gale for welcoming me as a guest on her podcast! Join me on the Fit’n Fifity + Podcast! Listen here for an exploration of adventure, reflections on life and how...

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Leading from Within the Discomfort Zone

Leading from Within the Discomfort Zone

It’s rare that real growth takes place without some level of discomfort. So why do we try to avoid it so much? So often we look back at challenging times and say ‘wow, that wasn’t easy,...

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Systemised Approach to Networking

Systemised Approach to Networking

You can’t build and expand a business alone. There are only so many hours in a day and the ever growing list will eventually need more than two hands and one brain, it will inevitably...

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Fear, Failure and Leadership

Fear, Failure and Leadership

There are times that they go hand in hand. I know in my own leadership journey I have had to face the fear of leading, particularly when it came to running the charity I established, the...

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Podcast: Competence vs. Confidence

Podcast: Competence vs. Confidence

In this podcast, I join with Rachael Jansen from School Hours Entrepreneurs to discuss the issue of competence vs. confidence. We chat about how it's the latter that often is the most...

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Leadership for Small Business Owners

Leadership for Small Business Owners

Your business will never outperform your leadership skills. If you want your business to do well then you need to lead well. Too often we think of leadership as a position for the chosen...

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Communication: How to Keep it Positive

Communication: How to Keep it Positive

There is no question that honest, open communication is vital to effective leadership. But honesty is not always well received, so how do we keep communication positive? Most of us say we...

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Systems in Leadership

Systems in Leadership

Many business owners groan when I mention the word ‘systems’. It’s amazing how many small businesses don’t have systems in place. They fly by the seat of their pants, managing their...

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The Door to Success Says Push!

The Door to Success Says Push!

This is one of my favourite sayings; I use it all the time. So it was quite natural that I would use it in the title of my book (that was planned long before the book actually...

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Let Go and Lead!

Let Go and Lead!

A key aspect to great leadership is the ability to empower others and develop their leadership skills. As Ralph Nader says; “The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more...

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The Excellence of Imperfection

The Excellence of Imperfection

Leaders inspire others, they innovate and they initiate action. They value professional development both in themselves and others. Importantly, they develop and grow leadership in those...

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Are you Leading on Purpose?

Are you Leading on Purpose?

There are many aspects to being a leader; taking responsibility, leading by example, showing authenticity, integrity, honesty and so much more. When we want others to follow us and share...

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Leadership 101: Time Management

Leadership 101: Time Management

There are so many aspects to being a leader, especially within a small business, that it’s often difficult to step past managing tasks and truly lead; we’re responsible for it all. We have...

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Leading with Courage

Leading with Courage

“Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be.” George Sheehan Running your own business can be stressful, even...

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Podcast: The Nice Guys on Business

Podcast: The Nice Guys on Business

I teamed up with The Nice Guys on Business to create this podcast. In this interview, I share a lot about my career, and my secrets to success ... it's BALANCE (shh!) We also chatted about...

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Utilise the Talent of Your Team

Utilise the Talent of Your Team

In my experience surrounding yourself with people aligned with your vision and purpose will take your business to the next level. Through admitted trial and error I am now surrounded by a...

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Great Leaders are Always Learning

Great Leaders are Always Learning

One of my key messages, one that I really want people to get, is the fact that we are ALL capable of being GREAT leaders. All of us, no matter where we started, or where we are now. As...

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Leading Your Team to Success

Leading Your Team to Success

I think it was Jim Rohn who said ‘You’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with’. In my experience, it’s true, both in life and in business. As a small business owner...

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7 Principles on the Art of Leadership

7 Principles on the Art of Leadership

I recently wrote a book review for Mark McNeilly’s book titled Sun Tzu and the Art of Business: Six Strategic Principles for Managers. Like the original Art of War, it is an excellent...

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How to Spot a Successful Leader

How to Spot a Successful Leader

There are many aspects to being a leader. Knowledge, experience, strategic thinking.. etc. etc. But when it comes to being a truly successful leader it comes down to the relationships. How...

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How to Become a Better Leader

How to Become a Better Leader

Leaders are not born, they are made. We all have the potential to lead, we just need to learn the right skills and behaviours. Leadership begins with the self, we have to really want to be...

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Are You an Authentic Leader?

Are You an Authentic Leader?

“Authenticity is the alignment of head, mouth, heart and feet – thinking, saying, feeling and doing the same thing – consistently. This builds trust, and followers love leaders they can...

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We ALL Have the Potential to Be a Leader

We ALL Have the Potential to Be a Leader

For many of us, when we think of leadership it’s the mega successful corporate boss, billionaire or guru who comes to mind. But leadership doesn’t work that way, it’s alive and well in all...

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Why I Wrote a Leadership Book

Why I Wrote a Leadership Book

“What prompted you to write a book on Leadership?” This is a question I’m often asked… The reason I wrote a book on leadership was because I read many books while...

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