“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 […]
“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 […]
“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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you have ever seen a Guide Dog in action, I’m sure at least one of these questions crossed your mind. How does the dog do it? How can that person have such implicit trust in their dog, especially in heavy traffic? The answer, I can tell you, is many, many hours of training, a […]
Amidst the “groundhog day” of school routine – lunch making, bag packing, drop off and pick up – it can be easy to take what we have for granted. My children have access to an excellent education and quality facilities, just five minutes down our street. For my children – and for me, for that […]
Do you remember the last time you wrote someone a letter? You know, an old-fashioned, stamp-on-an-envelope letter. Since moving interstate six months ago, I have rediscovered the joy of sending and receiving personal, hand-written correspondence – particularly through my children. There’s something a bit special about putting pen to paper, overseeing a crayon scribble or […]
