In a world of increasing distrust, I am comforted by the amount of trust still that remains between humans on a daily level. Imagine you are on a subway in New York and you hear an Australian accent, you make eye contact and say hi.  You don’t know these people from...

Is your life is getting in the way of sleep,  what impact is that having on your life?   Feel like a little nap right now? The [Abraham] Maslow Law of Human Needs, says that as humans we have 5 basic needs.  They are set like a we  hierarchy (in the shape of a...

On a weekly basis I meet people with too much!  Too much of everything, with stuff of all descriptions creating clutter and chaos in their lives. They are drowning and need help – stat!  They are on the verge of calling the SES to save them from the flood of stuff...

Is it really a secret?  Are there a select few that know this and are keeping it from the rest of the world?   Is it the guy driving the new C65 Mercedes, or the family down the street in the big beautiful house, or perhaps the entrepreneur who is conquering the world...

The word ‘escape’ conjures up feelings of being released into freedom; your environment changing from something bad into something better The notion of trying to escape is nothing new…. Escape to Alcatraz (1979) anyone? There are now TV shows suggesting our need to...

“And now let us welcome the New Year.  Full of things that have never been.”  ~ Rainer Marias Rilke Starting the New Year with renewed energy and a zest for life is the best feeling ever.   You are bursting with enthusiasm; there is a clear stretch of 365 days ahead,...

I was listening to a TEDx Podcast recently titled the Money Paradox Three experts shared a unique view point on the humans behavior around money resulting from their research and studies on the subject.  Laurie Santos shared the results of a really interesting...

…. Well it would appear that most of us are certainly trying to be – or at least are in training for it! A recent survey released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed that too many women are doing unpaid domestic work.  You might ask “when did we ever get...

We are in full Silly Season mode;  the home stretch to Christmas and the panic is starting to rise in your chest.  In just three weeks I have to do exactly one zillion things - no I’m not exaggerating! Get as much done as possible before end of term, deals to be...

I’ve seen the media cover this story generated by Megann Foy’s book of the same name.  There has certainly been a lot of buzz created by the story as well as attracting its fair share of controversy. Mothers crying foul that their maternity leave has been likened to...

A message we hear on every flight we take, one so repetitive we almost ignore it. “Place the mask firmly over your nose and mouth, secure the elastic band behind your head, and breathe normally. Although the bag does not inflate, oxygen is flowing to the mask. If you...

Investing in your lifestyle may have traditionally been a clear signal to rush out and buy your dream boat or spending endless hours a a Day Spa. No so these days - our increasing life of ‘busy’ means that having any kind of lifestyle that includes relaxation or...

Being from south of the border, I have always been a huge fan of Daylight Savings and never really understood why other states didn't embrace the advantage of twilight.  I am alway bemused by people saying we don't want extra sun - um hello - same amount of sunshine....

ok brace yourself…. it is just 13 weeks until Christmas. What are the top 5 things you must do before the silly season kicks in. 1. Lift Off If you want the beach side cabin - now is the time to book it.  Flights using your points or even getting the resort you want...

First off, let’s just say that we are delighted that more and more people are becoming familiar with the job title Concierge, this is awesome. We all know that a Concierge has long since extended its application outside the realm of the Five Star Hotels. We have been...

Ironic we know, but this is often a response we get from people who really, really want to get extra support but are ‘too busy’  to get started - WTF? The constant state of busy-ness together with a sense of complete overwhelm … and a side serve martyrdom,  all adds...

Written by Adele Blair for  Diverse City Careers There has been a lot of attention given to developing flexible work places to help resolve the constant battle in the balance war. This has been an amazing development from the past options of part-time or full-time –...

Cassandra Heilbronn Senior Associate | Minter Ellison President | Women Lawyers Association of Queensland Winner | 2016 Emerging Leaders in the Legal Sector | Womens Agenda Q. What does a regular day look like for you? Alarm for 4.55am, gym from 5.35am to 6.30am....

What conversations are you having with your family these holidays? When you ask your family, children or friends 'how was 20016 for you?' these holidays are you really taking the time to listen to what they have to say?  Are you making use of the slower holiday-pace...