“This crisis gave me permission to action drastic, yet practical decisions I knew I had to make.” A marketing consultant working with passionate business leaders to create and execute marketing strategies for growth, Dan Kovac describes himself as “a sounding board, snake-oil salesperson detector, ideas-man and jargon killer.” It’s clear to see Dan’s drive and […]
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Crafting a new future on The Other Side
“I have been described as being like a rubber ball. The harder I hit the wall, the harder I bounce back.” Sarah Munnings Sarah Munnings wears many hats; entrepreneur, speaker, leader and skilled artisan. She is in fact, the ‘queen of pivot’. Sarah’s career has taken her from studies in history and archaeology to a […]
Two best friends on a journey to The Other Side
“We are using every ounce of creativity and business savvy, pouring this into financial management and marketing, to maintain a presence, create sales and keep our valued staff.” (L – R) Tui Cordemans, Co-Director, Margie, Koh Living Store Manager, and Nyree Hibberd, Co-Director Founded in 2004 by two best friends, Tui Cordemans and Nyree Hibberd, […]
A desk, a diary and a happy dance
I find it fascinating that some memories remain crystal clear while others fade away, returning only when prompted by a familiar aroma, a few bars of a song, a comment from a family member or maybe a familiar landmark. For me, US Independence Day on 4 July is a day of crystal clear memories. It was the first day I was […]
One month on from CopyCon
Four weeks ago, I spent my Saturday floating luxuriously in a sea of words at Australia’s only conference for copywriters, #CopyCon18, facilitated and hosted by the irrepressible Kate Toon at the Kirribilli Club, Sydney. It was a jam-packed, brain-busting day… universal excitement and an instant, uncanny connection. It’s not often you can assemble 150 wordsmiths […]
Never say never
Growing up, I adored watching Hollywood musicals. Singing in the Rain, High Society, An American in Paris, Meet Me in St Louis, West Side Story… anything with Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Debbie Reynolds, Cyd Charisse, Ann Miller. I’d faithfully record them on video cassette (if you remember those, you’re at least […]