I was diagnosed with breast cancer 12 months ago. I never thought......"this" would ever happen to me!!! Funnily enough the rest of humankind thinks very similarly, but it has to happen to someone, right!  Did you know that every working Australian has a one in three chance of becoming disabled for more than three months before they reach 65 years of age? Do you have contingencies in place for any such "unplanned event/s", especially if you run your own business? No I don't work for an insurance company and I'm not touting for insurance premium business ........BUT I would like to talk  about something that I believe is an "essential" for business owners, even if you are in a 'start up' phase when income is fluctuating and unpredictable.    … [Read more...]

Does she wear a grey or black tailored suit, with a straight skirt, tailored shirt and  spike heels? Does she wear her hair pulled back (if long) or otherwise a conservative short cut? Does she lose her femininity in an attempt to become "more male" ? Is she aggressive in her communication , demeanour  and negotiations so that she is seen to be "hard" ? Is she supportive of other women, at whatever level they are at, or is she competitive with them, sabotaging them or even unsupportive of them, at any given opportunity?  … [Read more...]

Do you know what is one of the greatest human fears? Public speaking!!   We all feel what it does to our bodies; sweaty palms, shaky hands and knees, shallow and rapid breathing, a strong heartbeat, increased perspiration, constant lip licking, shuffling feet and the vocal evidence of "voice trembling." How can we reduce the level of anxiety and deal with the situation in a calm and dignified manner?  … [Read more...]