Personal development
The best speaker I have EVER heard!
Over the course of my career, I have met a great many people and listened to a zillion public speakers ranging from royalty and heads of state to PTA Chairs and multibillionaires. Tonight, I heard the best speaker ever! This evening I was very privileged to meet Li Cunxin. Many of you reading this post … Continue reading The best speaker I have EVER heard!
Writing 101: Day 18- A map as your muse
It was indeed a fabulous week and I'm thrilled it continues to provide inspiration and wonderful memories.
Interview with a Head of International Development – Retail
A/N This week my interview subject is a fellow Old Rishworthian alumni. I hope you'll enjoy reading her journey and the advice shared. Tell us a little about your career and how you ended up where you are today. From setting up shop with my cash register as a little girl I knew I wanted … Continue reading Interview with a Head of International Development – Retail
Belgium – A Delightful Little Country
I started this post a year ago today, and I've just notice I missed actually publishing it...so here we go! The train from Paris to Brussels is smooth and fast. I was met at the station by Helene, who I'd met when she and Pierre were in Australia and staying at my place. We took … Continue reading Belgium – A Delightful Little Country
Being True to Yourself Series – Part 3. Right – wrong: is it a matter of perspective?
A/N - I' m delighted to have Bob McInnis as my very first guest blogger. Right – wrong: is it a matter of perspective? While I believe there are some absolutes, I am less certain about a lot of things. I read voraciously, listen attentively, think deeply, reflect and synthesize. The condensed product bears a … Continue reading Being True to Yourself Series – Part 3. Right – wrong: is it a matter of perspective?
An Interview with a Ghost
Do you remember wondering what you would like to do during your late teens and early twenties? When I was making the transition from educational life to working life, I was keenly interested in career options and in hearing about others’ experiences – particularly if they were in a field I was considering. It’s occurred … Continue reading An Interview with a Ghost
The Key to Making a Difference
Small actions can have a huge impact.
The key to making a difference is not being indifferent. The infectious nature of apathy and disinterest is poisoning our world. The symptoms look like nonchalance, lethargy, and even even hostility. The treatment is simple; begin with a dose of commitment to one small thing that brings value to someone other than yourself. One small action that you can tale today and for 3 additional days. 4 days in total and then you are ready to increase the dosage. The one small thing becomes two small things for 4 days and then three small things for another 4 days. In less than 2 weeks you are ready to put the boots to any lingering indifference by taking on one significant action (you decide what small is, you decide what significant is).
Some clients have made the transition from one small thing (greeting everyone with a genuine smile) to two small things…
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A Little Me Time – The Camino
I've always espoused the value of Me Time and today I had a lovely midday break in amongst my busy schedule. I took time out to head to the cinema, unfortunately I couldn't stretch to enough time for lunch too. I went to see the movie 6 Ways to Santiago. It’s about 6 different people … Continue reading A Little Me Time – The Camino
In the air … A travelogue by Special Correspondent for Dragon Sisters Nowette Awle
I've decided to add these articles to my personal blog, with permission from our guest blogger, as they are really fun memories of our 2010 trip. I hope you enjoy them. Michelle Hanton When a Dragon Sister mentioned going on holiday to Venice and a luxury cruise, I thought, ‘Well that’s OK for some. Some … Continue reading In the air … A travelogue by Special Correspondent for Dragon Sisters Nowette Awle
Michelle Hanton OAM 