Image source: Creating the Muse Magazine “The Uplevel Experience Retreat has been more than just a weekend getaway—it had been a journey of transformation, connection, and empowerment, reminding us of the limitless possibilities that await when we dare to dream and believe in ourselves.” – Indiana Holley, Founder & Creative Director of Creating The Muse Magazine Earlier this year, I hosted an exclusive in-person retreat for my highly coveted Uplevel Experience Community. The retreat took place at Bask at Loves Bay, and was a magical weekend filled with connection, community and celebration. Extraordinary, powerful and ambitious women travelled from all over the country to spend the weekend together, and to […]

5 Things I’m Outsourcing To Make Every Week Run Smoother. “Doing something unimportant well does not make it important.” – Tim Ferriss. Between balancing my demanding full time job as a General Manager of HR, managing a mindset and career coaching business, blog, podcast and other projects, it is safe to say I am busier than I’ve ever been. My days are packed from the moment I wake up at 5am, right through to the moment I go to sleep any night. Towards the end of 2020, I was starting to feel burnt out and exhausted. The 16+ hour long days and working 6 days per week – and sometimes […]

Siri Lindley is a true force of nature with one of the longest and most impressive resumes you’ll ever see. Siri is a two-time world champion triathlete, an aquathon world champion, coach to medal-winning Olympians and Ironman competitors, author, one of Tony Robbins’ favourite motivational speakers, renowned business and personal leadership coach, animal activist, and most recently, cancer survivor. In this deeply enriching episode, Siri and I discuss: How to find your life’s purpose. Finding the deep, emotional reason for your why. How to take responsibility for your life. How to choose your inner circle. Siri’s painful experience of coming out, and subsequent ability to live a life that is […]

“If you want to be happy, set audacious goals that command your thoughts, liberate your energy and inspire your hopes.” – Andrew Carnegie. It’s the beginning of a brand new year! I always love the start of each new year because it feels like a fresh start and new opportunity to achieve our goals. And with 2020 now in the rear view mirror, it is time to shift our focus to what can be accomplished in 2021. However, if you have ever set a New Years resolution only for it to fizzle out a few weeks later, you are not alone. A study by The Journal of Clinical Psychology shows […]

How to maximise the last 60 days of 2020. “Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning and focused effort.” – Paul. J. Meyer. 2020 has been an unusually challenging year. There have been more disruptions to our routines than ever before, and it has been very easy for many of us to be thrown off-course. I am a firm believer that with clear intention, planning and focused effort, there is a lot that can be accomplished in 60 days. You can either write-off the rest of the year and wait for 01 January 2021 to roll around, or you can […]

The painstaking moment I realised I had to stop saying sorry. “When we needlessly apologise, we end up making ourselves small and diminish what we’re trying to express.” – Maja Jovanovic. I was always raised to be a polite girl, and a good girl. Please and thank you’s are important, and I still pride myself to this day on being someone who has exceptional manners. One aspect of my good girl conditioning which hasn’t served me so well however, is the overuse of the word sorry. Sorry is a word which absolutely has a purpose. When you have done something to hurt someone or made a mistake, sorry is a […]

3 Steps To Crush It in 2021. “The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” – Tony Robbins. Without a doubt, 2020 has been a challenging year for many of us. I am yet to come across anyone who has been left completely unscathed, or without having their life impacted in some way. However, with adversity there comes opportunity. Some of the greatest businesses we know today (IBM, General Motors, HP, Hyatt, Fedex to name a few), were born during a recession or other tumultuous circumstance. 2020 could be the year that destroyed you, or the year that made you. I don’t know about you, but I am […]

“It’s important to build a personal brand because it’s the only thing you’re going to have. Your reputation online, and in the new business world is pretty much the game, so you’ve got to be a good person. You can’t hide anything and more importantly, you’ve got to be out there at some level.” – Gary Vaynerchuck. If you followed me along on my Instagram stories last week, you may have seen that I woke up at 3:50am 5 days in a row to attend a virtual Build Your Brand Masterclass. This was run by Tony Robbins, Dean Graziosi and Russell Brunson. There were also some pretty spectacular guests including […]

This post has been written to provide job seekers with guidance, inspiration and support in finding a new role. “Be so good they can’t ignore you.” – Steve Martin. This has been an extremely challenging period for many, and my heart goes out to each and every person who has lost their job. My heart truly goes out to all the job seekers who are struggling to find a job in the current market. Through my work as a Head of Human Resources, an RMIT Industry Mentor and Mindset / Career Coach, I have come across many job seekers who have expressed their struggles and challenges throughout this period. To […]

“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin. One of the most beneficial practices I’ve developed is to take the necessary time out to power plan for the week ahead. When I plan for my week, I am really clear on the necessary steps I need to take in order to maximise my productivity and achieve all the tasks I have set out for myself. When I do this, I truly feel like I’m an unstoppable force! There are a few steps I follow in order to power plan and to set my week up for success: 1. WRITE A TO-DO LIST It may seem […]

How to beat procrastination. “A day can slip by when you’re deliberately avoiding what you’re supposed to do.” – Bill Waterson. Procrastination is something that many of us have experienced at one point or another. How many times have you set out a task for yourself to accomplish in a given day, only for the day to have passed and you’ve done everything but that task? Procrastination can kill our dreams, and prevent us from achieving our goals. It can prevent us from doing the meaningful, life changing work that we were destined to do. Understanding the reason behind your procrastination is crucial. There are a few strategies I’ve put […]

How I Get Myself Out Of A Mid-Year Slump. “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle. 2020 has well and truly been a challenging year for many of us. I am yet to come across a single person whose personal or professional life has not been impacted in some way as a result of recent events. Our plans, commitments and routines have been derailed, resulting in many of us feeling overwhelmed, anxious or simply burnt out. Despite our current circumstances, I generally like to take some time out mid-year to reassess my goals for the year. What has gone well? […]

“… It’s their power of listening that makes them so special. We all know what we think, so we don’t need to hear our own voices.” – Sir Richard Branson. “Leadership is the capacity to feel and care. It is what makes you a leader.’ – Tony Robbins. If you have seen some of my latest posts, you would know that I have spent the last three weeks consuming content from the Virtual Success Summit. This has been an extraordinary, virtual event covering all aspects of personal breakthroughs, business entrepreneurship and leadership. If you are interested in learning from some of the world’s greatest entrepreneurs and thought leaders, you can […]

“If people don’t think you’re crazy and you don’t hear the word ‘no’, you’re really not breaking ground.” – Sara Blakely. If you have seen some of my previous posts, you would know that I have been using this period as a time to invest in myself. I have been learning, growing, building on my skills, developing my business and my podcast. I have looked at this period as an unbelievably rare opportunity to do all the things I have wanted to do, but have never found the time for. Last week, I shared that I had signed up for Virtual Success Summit (VSS). VSS is hosted by Success Resources […]

How I Learned To Get Out Of My Own Way and Start Doing The Passionate, Life-Changing Work. “There are plenty of difficult obstacles in your path. Don’t allow yourself to become one of them.” – Ralph Marston. When I reflect back on my childhood, I always had this sense that I was a powerful being. But I was a powerful being who felt trapped inside her own body. I had a voice, but I was too afraid to use it. I would let fear of failure, fear of not being good enough and fear of what others thought of me get in the way of putting my best foot forward. […]

10 Tips To Effectively Work From Home “Make each day your masterpiece” – John Wooden. With everything that’s been happening in the world right now, it’s suffice to say that it is a time of unease and uncertainty. Feelings of stress and anxiety have reached an all time high, and many individuals have been faced with more challenges than ever before. We have had to adjust to a new way of being. Like any change, it is hard at first, messy in the middle, and gorgeous at the end. For many of us, this change has resulted in us having to self-isolate. For some, solitude and the change in pace […]

“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new” – Albert Einstein. I’m yet to come across anyone who can confidently say they’ve never made a mistake in the workplace. There are several contributing factors as to why we may make a mistake. Being overloaded, overworked, lack of sleep, lack of attention to detail or simply because you a learning or doing something new. One thing I have learned is that as much as we don’t enjoy making mistakes, it’s how we recover from them that counts. We can’t control what’s already happened, however we can certainly control how we respond or react to it. Here are […]

“If you really want to do something, you’ll find a way. If not, you’ll find an excuse.” – Jim Rohn. Do you have difficulty in achieving your goals? Do you find that you start your goals, but rarely see them through to the end? If so, it’s likely you’ve been making excuses. Irrespective of whether your goal is to start an online business, write a book, start a blog, achieve your fitness goals or anything else, excuses enter your mind and your life and prevent you from achieving the things you want to achieve. If you want to achieve your goals, you must raise your standards and start to live […]

3 Strategies To Seriously Make A Mark In Your Career. “Successful and unsuccessful people do not vary greatly in their abilities. They vary in their desires to reach their potential.” – John Maxwell. A lot has happened for me in the past 10 years of my career. The 2010s took me from a shy university graduate with no real world experience, sitting on the filing room floor of my first HR role. To 2020, a confident woman who’s taken control of her life and career, running HR for corporations, started her own business and coaching others on how to do the same. Let me clear on one thing – this […]

How to make 2020 your most productive year yet. “Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning and focused effort.” – Paul J. Meyer. In today’s digital world, we are busier than we’ve ever been before. Between managing stressful jobs, running businesses, maintaining a social media presence, working out, cooking, cleaning, looking after families etc. it’s no wonder we are exhausted by the time the weekend comes around. It’s equally important to note that we make time for the things that are important to us. As Debbie Millman said, “busy is a decision.” We are now living in a society that […]

How to develop an unstoppable mindset and achieve self-mastery. “One can have no smaller or greater mastery of oneself”- Leonardo da Vinci Many talented people have gone unnoticed because they have not taken the time to invest, motivate or make the relevant changes necessary to bring their talent into the universe. It takes a significant level of effort, sacrifice and discipline in order to achieve self-mastery. So how does one develop an unstoppable mindset and achieve self-mastery? You can start by taking the following steps: 1. REVIEW YOUR CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES How do you rate yourself on a scale of 1-10 in terms of your success, mental capabilities, health, happiness and your […]

“When you don’t keep your word, you lose credibility.” – Robin Sharma. Whether it comes to business or your personal life, there is something to be said about those who are able to keep their word. We live in a world where empty promises and consequently disappointment, are far too frequent of an occurrence. The moment you start to follow through with the agreements you make to others and to yourself, is the moment you start to see yourself as someone who honours their word. And that is what creates true self-confidence. There are a few factors to consider when it comes to becoming a woman of your word: 1. […]

How I’m getting the most out of the new year. “Make your life a masterpiece. Imagine no limitations on what you can be, have and do.” – Brian Tracy. It’s the start of a new month, new year and new decade! The past year has been full of growth, opportunities, challenges, many highs and many lows. As I reflect on the past year my heart is full of gratitude for all the goodness in my life. And as I think about entering into this new decade, I’m excited for the future. I always like to take some time out to ask myself important questions and ensure that I’m on track […]

How I Spend Every Saturday. “Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning and focused effort.” – Paul. J. Meyer. Having a solid and consistent routine is something that I cherish. I love the days where I rise early and accomplish so much before 9am. It’s days like this where I truly feel like an unstoppable force! I’ve often spoken about and have previously shared my morning and nightly routines. However, one thing that I have not previously shared in detail is how I spend every Saturday. I wanted to write this post as I often receive questions as to how […]

“You will come to know that what appears today to be a sacrifice will prove instead to be the greatest investment that you will ever make.” – Gordon B. Hinckley. I’ve always been fascinated by what people are willing to sacrifice, or not sacrifice, in order to get ahead in life. I’ve come across many people who have big dreams and big goals, but don’t necessarily have the stomach to do what it takes. There are certain things which I’m absolutely not willing to sacrifice and those include my health, happiness, peace, family (and a handful of close friends I consider to be family), my values and morals. However, there […]

How I Manage My Side Hustle & A Full-Time Job. “It’s not the load that breaks you down. It’s the way you carry it.” – Lou Holtz. I have been juggling multiple priorities for as long as I can remember. One of the things I’m most frequently asked, is how I manage a side hustle with a demanding full-time job. One of the things I have learned is that there is a real difference between being busy and productive. In order to effectively manage a side hustle, you need to focus on being productive. In this article, I share the key strategies I’ve put in place to be able to […]

“There has never been a time in the history of time than right now to start a business” – Gary Vee. “Small thinking has and always will be punished in one way or another.” – Grant Cardone. Last Wednesday I had the pleasure of attending the National Achievers Congress in Sydney. The event was headlined by Gary Vee and Grant Cardone, with some special appearances from guests including Elena Cardone, Kerwin Rae, Jules Lund and Adam Hudson to name a few. If you have been following my blog for some time now, you would know that I am passionate about personal and professional development. I am always up for attending […]

How to Master Mid-Year Motivation & Achieve Your Goals. “We must all suffer from one of two pains: The pain of discipline or the pain of regret.” – Jim Rohn The first half of 2019 is well and truly over. So the question is, how are you tracking against the goals that you set at the beginning of the year? Are you on track to achieving your goals, or did they fall over somewhere between January and July? I’m a big believer in taking time out on a regular basis to review and reset my priorities and goals. If you haven’t achieved what you wanted to in the first half […]

3 Reasons Why You Should Never Settle. “There is no passion to be found in playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” – Nelson Mandela. Settling. Just the sound of that word bothers me. Too often, I come across individuals who are settling in an area or in some cases, all areas of their life. Whether it is a relationship, a job or anything else, they are in a situation where they are living a life far less than the one they are capable of living in. Individuals settle for a multitude of reasons – self-doubt, staying within […]

5 things that have helped me the most in my career. “Don’t wish it were easier; wish you were better.” – Jim Rohn. One of the things that I am really proud of is my career, and the work that I have put in to get me to the point where I am at today. Let my start by saying that getting ahead in my career hasn’t exactly been a walk in the park. Countless sacrifices, long hours and burnout have just been a few side effects of striving to get ahead. There are a few strategies and practices that have helped me to get promoted and progress in my […]

3 Ways To Start Taking More Pride In Yourself & Your Work. “The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential. These are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence” – Confucius. Taking pride in yourself and your work is something which can give you leverage in your professional lives, and for a greater purpose.  Taking pride in the details can often contribute towards producing a high standard and quality of work. These results can transpire regardless of whether it is in the workplace or any other environment. There are a few key methods I’ve adopted to ensure I take pride […]

How to Ask for a Pay Increase Like a Boss. “I never dreamed about success. I worked for it” – Estée Lauder. Asking your boss for more money can be terrifying. But one thing I’ve learned is that if you never ask, the answer will always be no. Every once in a while, I reflect upon the early stages of my career. I was petrified of asking my boss for a day off, let alone asking for more money. I’ve since realised through experience, that asking for a pay increase doesn’t have to be a daunting experience. In this post, I share with you my key tips and tricks for […]

“The only question is whether you’re going to do it today or tomorrow. If you keep saying you’re going to do it tomorrow, you’ll never do it. You have to get on it today” – Warren Buffett. If your 9-5 job is no longer cutting it, it may be time to consider taking on a side hustle to earn some extra cash. I’ve learned through first hand experience that it is very possible for us to juggle multiple jobs or projects at a time. You may need to sacrifice some early mornings, late nights and weekends to do the work, but the benefits can be well worth it. I’ve put […]

Last Friday I had the privilege of attending the 9 to Thrive Summit in Sydney hosted by Business Chicks. If you have been following my blog for a while now, you would know that personal and career development is something which I truly value. I love taking time out of my usual schedule to listen and learn from successful entrepreneurs, money and mindset coaches with the aim of applying their wisdom, tools and tactics to my own life. Whilst I’ve been to many business seminars, this was my first time attending a Business Chicks event. I was really looking forward to hearing from some real boss ladies including Miranda Kerr […]

Grant Cardone: 10X Your Business, Income & Life. “Your greatness is limited only by the investments you make in yourself” – Grant Cardone. Grant Cardone is a world-renowned sales expert, New York Times best selling author, real estate mogul, and top social media influencer. Grant’s primary venture is Cardone Training Technologies, which helps companies grow sales by customising their sales processes to be more effective. He also owns and operates Cardone University, Cardone Acquisitions, Cardone Capital and Grant Cardone TV Network. Grant had a rocky start to life, losing his father at a young age and struggling with addiction. Today, Grant has built a real estate business alone that has […]

How to Prioritise Tasks & Focus On What Matters. “You don’t need more time in your day. You just need to decide” – Seth Godin. Have you ever felt like you can’t get on top of your workload and priorities? Does your never-ending to-do list continue to grow and expand? Do you constantly feel stressed and overwhelmed? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this may be the article for you. Managing work flow and priorities is essential if you want to increase your effectiveness and productivity. Between managing a demanding full time job, my blog and personal projects, I’ve learned a thing or two about learning […]

5 Things I Do To Get Myself Out Of A Slump. “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time” – Thomas A. Edison. I always try to remain positive and to see the best in every situation, but that doesn’t mean to say that I never get worn down. Sometimes, life itself is exhausting and we just need to take some much needed time out to decompress and destress. For those of you who have read about my daily routine, you would know that I am up at 5am, hit the gym and work on my own […]

Making Positive & Lasting First Impressions. “You never get a second chance to make a first impression” – Will Rogers. Have you ever laid eyes on someone and immediately made judgments about the kind of person they are? Well, we regularly make these types of assumptions, but we may not spend time asking ourselves why. Our brains make snap judgements about people within 30 seconds of meeting them. It starts before they even open their mouths. Psychological studies from Oregon State University show the first 30 seconds of an interview often determines whether the person gets hired or not. You can make first impressions in a way that gives you leverage in […]

Key Lessons I Learned from Mark Bouris. Last night I had the privilege of attending Mark Bouris’ Mentor Masterclass. The event was held by Success Resources Australia and hosted by Jules Lund, and was packed full of wisdom, knowledge, tools and tactics straight from Mark Bouris’ playbook. Mark Bouris is the former host of Celebrity Apprentice Australia, founder of Wizard Home Loans and Executive Chairman of Yellow Brick Road. He has established a successful career through building disruptive businesses that challenge the market and provide better solutions for consumers. Mark has created a show with channel 7 called The Mentor which coincides with The Mentor Podcast and www.mentored.com.au. From hearing […]

5 Lessons From Jim Rohn On How To Achieve Anything You Want “If you really want to do something, you’ll find a way. If not, you’ll find an excuse”- Jim Rohn.  Jim Rohn was America’s foremost business philosopher. Widely recognised as a personal development legend, Jim Rohn possessed the unique ability to bring extraordinary insights to ordinary principles and events. Whilst he passed away many years ago, his success philosophies and influence continue to have worldwide impact. As someone who dedicates a significant portion of their time to personal development, it’s no surprise that Jim Rohn’s philosophies and principles are something which have shaped and influenced my mindset and behaviour. […]

Key lessons I learned from Edwin Arroyave on how to adopt an unstoppable mindset. “My dream was bigger than any excuse I could have ever given myself”- Edwin Arroyave.  For those of you who read my blog post last week, you may know that I’ve become hooked on the new Success Resources podcast. It is packed full of value, knowledge and insights from some pretty impressive and powerful guests. Well, this week was no different as Jake Nicolle interviewed Edwin Arroyave, founder of Skyline Security (a professional service installation company for home security and automation). Oh, and for any of my fellow Real Housewives of Beverly Hills fans? Edwin just happens to […]

How to Make Positive First Impressions & Win People Over. “People sometimes talk about the power of first impressions, and believe me, there is truth to it”- Ann Brashares  “A good first impression can win people over”- J.K Rowling. Have you ever laid eyes on someone and immediately made judgments about them? Perhaps you thought they looked friendly. Or maybe, one glance at them annoyed you already. Well, we regularly make these types of assumptions, but we may not spend time asking ourselves why. Our brains make snap judgements about people within 30 seconds of meeting them. It starts before they even open their mouths. Psychological studies from Oregon State […]

Olivia Carr: How to Get Millions Worth of Marketing for Free. “Always say yes and work out the how later”- Olivia Carr. Every wondered how people turn an idea into a million dollar product in just a few short years? Well, Olivia Carr, founder of ShhhSilk managed to do just that. The Melbourne-based entrepreneur, award-winning business woman and mum of two has proven that she knows exactly what it takes to launch a prestige brand. She has also managed to gain free endorsement from the likes of the Kardashians and achieve global domination. Olivia launched her brand in 2015 after realising that she couldn’t find quality, silk pillowcases to sleep […]

My Year of Failure & Rejection: 3 Important Lessons I’ve Learned. “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing”- Pele. With only 8 weeks left to the end of the year, 2018 is quickly coming to a close. The end of each year is naturally a time of reflection for many of us, although I have learned more life lessons in 2018 than any other year of my life. 2018 has been a year full of challenges, obstacles, many highs and many, many lows. Amongst these experiences I have learnt some invaluable lessons which I would […]

“Entitlement and lack of patience are the frameworks as to why people aren’t successful.”- Gary Vaynerchuck  “1% of things should be so hard that 99% of people don’t want it or have the stomach or talent for it.”- Gary Vaynerchuck Last week I attended Success Squared, an event run by and for next level entrepreneurs. Led by the uncontested pioneer in the digital marketing space, Gary Vaynerchuck, this event was packed full of knowledge and information shared by leading entrepreneurs. The day finished with me sneaking in a selfie with Gary Vee himself, which sealed the deal for what was already an incredible and inspirational day. In this blog post, I share […]

5 Steps to Overcome Bad Habits & Achieve Your Goals. “What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals- Henry David Thoreau. Have you ever had a goal or wanted to acquire something, but given up because it all became too hard? Have you ever developed some bad habits which have prevented you from living the life you deserve? Achieving goals and overcoming bad habits can be challenging, however it’s important to note that most things worth doing aren’t easy. I have spent the last 12-18 months researching and understanding the daily routines and habits of successful professionals and entrepreneurs. […]

5 Steps to Design a Remarkable Life “If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.”- Jim Rohn. We spend a significant portion of our time designing. We design our homes, we design our work schedules, and we even design our feeds for the gram. But how much time do we really invest when it comes to designing our own lives? Up until recently, I spent much of my time doing, and not really questioning. Were the decisions I made in my life carefully considered, or was I simply making decisions based on […]

How I Doubled My Salary & Fast-Tracked My Career within 3 Years. “Be so good they can’t ignore you”– Steve Martin. One of the questions I’m frequently asked is how I managed to get started in my career and climb the corporate ladder. I recall being a university graduate with almost no industry experience. When I graduated from uni I did not have any mentors or anyone to give me advice. All I had was my laptop, the internet and seek.com which at that time, was my best friend. I applied for 100+ jobs until I finally landed an interview with a reputable cosmetics company. With my very minimal experience, the […]

5 Ways to Overcome Monday Blues & Own the Day. “If you do not conquer self, you will be conquered by self”– Napoleon Hill. By the time Monday morning rolls around, I am usually on my commute into work when my Instagram feed floods with posts about Monday Blues. “This is the Mondayest Monday that ever Mondayed” or “Keep calm and pretend it’s not Monday” quotes saturate my feed. Monday blues are so prevalent, that it has become a cultural phenomenon and a topic of conversation to be had whilst waiting in the Monday morning coffee line. I am the first to admit that I haven’t always enjoyed Mondays. In fact, I […]

Jane Anderson is Australia’s leading personal branding expert, author of five books, certified speaker and mentor to industry leaders. Jane has helped over 50,000 people to build their personal brand. She has worked for personally branded businesses since she was 14 years old and has been featured on Sky Business, The Today Show, The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, BBC & Management Today. As a well-respected business growth mentor and industry leader, things have not always been as easy and glamorous as would seem. Just 10 years ago, Jane found herself divorced, jobless and living at home with her parents. Rather than becoming a victim of her circumstances, Jane turned […]

How to Prioritise Like a Pro & Win the Day! “You don’t need more time in your day. You just need to decide”- Seth Godin. Have you ever felt like you can’t get on top of your workload and priorities? Does your never-ending to-do list continue to grow and expand? Do you constantly feel stressed and overwhelmed? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this may be the article for you! Managing work flow and priorities will result in increased productivity and reduced stress. So, what is the key for how to prioritise like a pro and win the day? Read my top 5 tips below: 1. […]

How to Dress for Success “You cannot climb the ladder of success dressed in the costume of failure.” – Zig Ziglar First impressions are everything. Whether you’re looking to get out there and land your dream job or up your game in your current role, first impressions should never be underrated. So how exactly do you put your best food forward in the style game? Here is what some iconic women have shared on dressing well: MICHELLE OBAMA “First and foremost, I wear what I love. That’s what women have to focus on: what makes them happy and what makes them feel comfortable and beautiful. If I can have any […]

Ex-Corporate Accountant, Woman Weightlifting Champion and Entrepreneur, Parisa Hayeri, is an inspiration and a force not to be reckoned with! I recently sat down with Parisa in her Sydney based gym, CrossFit 168- Kingsgrove, to talk all things business, weightlifting and future goals! 1. FIRST THINGS FIRST, HOW DID YOU ESTABLISH YOUR BUSINESS? WHAT GAVE YOU THE CONFIDENCE TO START AND HOW DID YOU KNOW THE TIMING WAS RIGHT? I started my business in 2016. Prior to this I was running a similar business with two partners for three years. When the partnership came to an end I knew I wanted to stay in the industry and was even more […]

Let’s talk productivity. People often ask me “How can I be more productive?” I certainly do not have all the answers, however I am always happy to share my knowledge and insights with you, so long as they continue to add value! Being effective and productive are necessary attributes in order for me to accomplish the demands that come from managing a challenging and stressful full-time job, consultancy work, planning a wedding (although not mine this time round!), managing a blog and working out 5-6 times per week!  My TOP 5 TIPS TO HAVE THE MOST PRODUCTIVE DAY: 1. UTILISE TO-DO LISTS Make sure you utilise a to-do list and […]

5 ways to win over your boss. Have you ever landed your dream job, only to find out your boss is not the supportive, motivating leader you thought you met during the interview? Do you feel like you are trying really hard at work, but nothing seems to be good enough? What if you heard rumours your boss was a tough nut, but you decided to take the job anyway? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, this article may just be for you! Here are my top 5 tips on how do you win over your boss: 1. DO YOUR JOB, AND DO IT WELL If you […]

“One can have no smaller or greater mastery of oneself”- Leonardo da Vinci “The true value of the human being is determined by the measure and the sense in which one has attained liberation from the self”- Albert Einstein” Many talented people have gone unnoticed because they have not taken the time to invest, motivate or make the relevant changes necessary to bring their talent into the universe. It takes a level of effort, planning and motivation to be able to achieve self-mastery. So how does one aim to become the best version of themselves? You can start by taking the following actions: 1. REVIEW, RATE & UNDERSTAND YOUR CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES […]

How to Handle Failure & Rejection. Have you ever had one of those days/months/years where you just can’t seem to win? I recently experienced what I could only describe as a day of failure and rejection. I was rejected from a job opportunity I really wanted, lost a big sales opportunity I had been trying to close and missed out on buying what I thought was the perfect property at auction. Whilst these may appear to be seemingly trivial matters, I could not help but feel disheartened and disappointed. After taking a moment to wallow in my sorrows, I began to ponder over the concept of failure and rejection. Surely, […]

Each year, Forbes magazine publishes their list of the world’s most powerful women. This definitive annual audit considers the heads of state, iconic entrepreneurs, CEOs, celebrity role models, billionaire activists and pioneer philanthropists, all ranked according to net worth, media momentum, influence and impact. It is no surprise then that Oprah Winfrey, Hillary Clinton, Anna Wintour and Beyonce Knowles are frequent contenders, topping this chart year upon year. So what does it take to become a successful woman? There are certain universal qualities and characteristics which powerful and successful women possess, including: 1. KNOWLEDGE Successful women are knowledgeable women. They become subject matter experts in their field. They spend hours […]

Writing your resume can be one of the most daunting and challenging tasks when looking for a new role. An up to date resume is something that all professionals should possess.  So how do you write a resume like a pro? Below is an outline of my key tips and items to incorporate: 1. CONTACT DETAILS Ensure your contact details are at the top of your resume. This includes your full name, number, email address and location. Full home address and DOB are not relevant and therefore not required. 2. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Outline your professional profile with a simple tag line summarising your experience and skills. For example, ‘Highly motivated […]

How to get started in your career. Getting started in your career and the corporate world can be a very daunting stage in life. I recall being a university graduate and having absolutely no clue on how to get started in my career. I did what any other hopeful graduate would do, and applied for over 100 jobs via seek.com until I finally got called into an interview for an entry level position! To say it was one of the most disheartening stages of my life would be an understatement. Here are my top tips on how to get started in your career: 1. KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO DO […]

Being self-made means having become rich or successful by your own efforts. It means that you are fully accountable for your own success, and for where you are in all aspects of your life. So how does one become self-made? It all starts by… 1. LIVING BELOW YOUR MEANS This is a big one, and also one that took me some time to learn. Believe me when I say I have not always been great with my money, and would have to exercise some serious restraint to not buy the latest pair of Louboutins, and instead use that money to save or invest in my future. If you are 28 […]

5 Habits of Highly Effective People. Have you ever gotten yourself into a slump or developed some really lazy habits? Have you tried to get yourself into a good morning routine, but just can’t commit to getting yourself up that little bit earlier each morning? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone. I have to admit, I started developing some pretty bad habits towards the end of last year. I was going to bed really late, snoozing my alarm multiple times and missed my gym session more often than not. By the time I made it home, I was so exhausted that all I […]

2017 is here! The first week of the New Year is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the year that was, and to learn how to set goals for the year ahead. Come January 1 we all hear that “New Year, New Me” talk, but how do you actually stay committed to achieving your goals? Here is what three of the world’s most credible and successful entrepreneurs have to say… 1. OPRAH WINFREY: SET HIGH GOALS In 1987, Oprah said “I always knew I’d be a millionaire by age thirty-two. In fact, I am going to be the richest black woman in America.” Fast forward to 2017, and Oprah is […]

Putting your best foot forward. In life, we are presented with thousands of opportunities. Some of these opportunities could be landing an interview for your dream job, getting accepted into university or an opportunity for your own start-up. Hey, it could be meeting the man of you dreams! Whatever it may be, life is full of wonderful opportunities, and sometimes it is really up to us and individuals to take life by the hands and just go for it! This all sounds too easy, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, not all of us are blessed with supermodel genetics, family fortune, royal blood or celebrity status and we have to work incredibly hard […]

We’ve all heard about (or personally experienced) today’s modern dating scene and the challenges it represents when it comes to  meeting and finding that special person in our lives, formally questioned as “Is he or she the one?” Your answers tend to stem between “I don’t know/ Maybe/ Yes/ No…” It’s not really clarifying is it..? Social media, profiles and dating sites have all contributed to a convoluted judgement of the one due to the information extraction, psychological profiling and processing of information, which all needs to take place. It’s ultimately governed by our own personal scorecard which determines someone’s as being the one. The story about how “I met him […]

The power of the vision board. Have you ever looked around and wondered why the people around you are more successful/ intelligent/ beautiful than you? Have you ever heard someone make a comment “How did she end up with him?” “Why did he get the promotion over me?” or “How did she afford to buy that house/ car/ bag?” As human beings, feelings of insecurity, jealousy and inadequacy can quickly spiral into our biggest fear of all, failure. I admit to being a competitive person (which I think can be a good thing, when it comes to jobs or accomplishments) , however certainly not a jealous one. As a woman, […]