One of the most impactful practices I’ve developed, is creating and instilling an elite morning routine. My days are so much more positive and productive when I rise early and spend the first couple of hours of my day investing in myself. It’s days like this where I truly feel like I am an unstoppable force! In this solo episode of the podcast, we cover: The benefits of rising early and creating an elite morning routine, and how world class performers and thought leaders including Oprah Winfrey and Richard Branson utilise early morning wake up calls to gain a competitive edge. 5 strategies for training yourself to start rising early. […]

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 […]

Solo Episode: Life Update, Personal Development Update and 2021 Planning Session (Episode 30). I always love the freshness that comes with a New Year. It is no secret that 2020 was a demanding, challenging and disruptive year for many of us. We were presented with more challenges than we have previously experienced, and there was a real level of uncertainty in the air. I took some much needed time off over Christmas and New Years to destress, decompress and get organised for 2021. I am so happy that I allowed myself the extra time and space to really be able to think – and to not be in my default […]

“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 […]

“Investing in yourself is the best investment you could ever make. It will not only improve your life, it will improve the lives of all those around you.” – Robin Sharma. It’s no secret that I am a huge advocate of personal development. Whenever I’ve invested time, money or other resources into investing in myself, it’s paid an ROI 10 times the initial investment. Personal development not only improves the quality of my life, however it also enables me to live out my life’s purpose by helping others to get out of their own way and achieve their goals. In this blog post, I provide a personal development update for […]

The 5 Minute Daily Practice That Has Changed My Life. “Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” – Eckhart Tolle. I’ve always considered myself to be a grateful person. No matter what is going on in the world, I always try and see the good in every situation. I suppose you could call me an eternal optimist. This year has been particularly challenging for many of us. The world as we knew it changed overnight. Travel came to an abrupt holt. Families have been separated. People have lost their jobs, businesses and livelihoods. The level of fear and uncertainty has skyrocketed […]

I recently attended the Steve Cordony Masterclass held at Rosedale Farm in Orange, and it was the most beyond dreamy experience. After receiving loads of questions and messages about the event, I thought I would share my experience with you in this blog post. The Masterclass was an exclusive full day intimate styling masterclass. Steve opened up his doors and revealed his newly renovated and decorated country home to guests for the very first time. MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH BEAUTIFUL HOMES & INTERIORS For as long as I can remember, I have always loved beautiful homes and interiors. My earliest memories date back to when I was around 4 or […]

How my life has changed over lockdown. “True Life is Lived When Tiny Changes Occur.” – Leo Tolstoy. The past 7 months have been a disruptive period for many of us. I am yet to come across anyone whose life has been unaffected as a result of the restrictions which have been put in place, or the changes which have been made. From the very beginning, I have tried to be as positive as possible, and to see this period as an unbelievably rare time to do all of the things I have wanted to do, but have either put off completely or never seemed to have the time for. […]

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 […]

4 Life Lessons I’ve Learned By 34. This week I will be turning 34. Birthdays have always been a time of deep reflection for me. What has gone well? What hasn’t gone so well? How can I achieve my massive, seemingly unrealistic goals? When I reflect on how I feel, it is really quite fascinating. There are some aspects of my life which are no where near where I anticipated they would be. And then there are other aspects, which have exceeded some of my wildest dreams and expectations. There is an interesting dynamic between fulfilment and achievement. I feel content with who I am, and as an almost 34 […]

UPW Virtual – September 2020. “People who succeed at the highest level are not lucky. They’re doing something differently than everyone else.” – Tony Robbins. If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen that I spent the past 4 days completely immersed in Tony Robbins Unleash The Power Within (UPW) Virtual. I attended UPW for the first time last year, and to have been able to do it again this year was a real privilege. I wasn’t sure what to expect going into the virtual event, specifically how it could be replicated at home. I was completely blown away by just how interactive the event was, and how […]

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 […]

What I’m Unapologetically Saying No To. “I didn’t want to say ‘no’ because I didn’t want people to think I’m not nice. And that, to me, has been the greatest lesson of my life. To recognise that I am solely responsible for it, and not trying to please other people, and not living my life to please other people, but doing what my heart says all the time.” – Oprah Winfrey. My identity growing up in my childhood, teenage years and early professional career, was the ‘nice girl.’ So much so, that in high school I won the ‘nicest person award’ and the ‘friendliest person award.’ Today, the thought of […]

“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 […]

Personal Development Update: August 2020. “Investing in yourself is the best investment you will ever make. It will not only improve your life, it will improve the lives of all those around you.” – Robin Sharma. 2020 has certainly been an unusual, challenging and difficult period for many of us. Events, plans and celebrations have been put on hold, and there is still a lot of uncertainty in the air. One of the things I try to do as much as possible, is to focus on the things that are within my control, and to let go of what isn’t. There are two things which I try my best to […]

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 […]

Small Changes That Have Positively Impacted My Life. “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle. A lot has happened over these past few months – both globally and on a personal level. Despite all the change and disruption, I have learned to remain more calm and in control. I have learned that success is not necessarily found in some big, monumental event. However it is often the result of the small, incremental habits and decisions we make on a daily basis. Having a solid and consistent routine is something which is really important to me. No matter how disruptive a […]

How to Keep Criticism From Killing Your Dreams. “Do what you feel in your heart to be right – for you’ll be criticised anyway. You’ll be damned if you do, and damned if you don’t.” – Eleanor Roosevelt. Criticism is something we have all experienced in our lives at one point or another. I know I certainly have. We can be criticised for just about anything – from the relationship we are in, to the friendships we keep, to the clothes we wear, the colour or style of our hair, the work that we do, for speaking up about something we feel passionate about…the list goes on. Aristotle once said […]

5 Powerful Lessons On Creating Breakthroughs. “Learn to use the fear. Dance with the fear because it is not going away… use the energy.” – Tony Robbins. COVID-19 continues to be an unusual, uncertain and challenging time for many of us. We have all been affected in some way or another, some more so than others. I have chosen to look at this period as an unbelievably rare time in my life to do all the things I have wanted to do, but have never found the time for. I have used this as an opportunity to reach out and build connections with others, work on developing my business and […]

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. […]

“Keep reading. It’s one of the most marvellous adventures that anyone can have.” – Lloyd Alexander. Over the past couple of years, reading books has become one of the most impactful habits I’ve developed. In particular, reading personal-development and motivational books have had an enormous impact on my mindset and beliefs. I have written other posts in the past on books I’ve found impactful which you can find here. But with most of us spending more time at home, I thought I would share with you what I’m currently reading. And by currently reading I mean books I’ve recently finished, am in the middle of, or am about to start. […]

10 Productive Things To Do From Home. “A year from now you’ll wish you had started today.” – Karen Lamb. Many of us are spending more time at home. Whilst some of us are continuing to work from home, others have been stood down from their roles completely. Social media is being flooded by memes and comments on being bored at home. Whilst this continues to be an unusual and challenging time for us, there is a bigger opportunity that lies within. We are often finding ourselves rushing, and racing against the clock. With self-isolation comes a slower pace. There is more time now than ever to work on your […]

To be calm is the highest achievement of the self.” – Zen Proverb. We are living in an extraordinarily challenging, uncertain and difficult time of our lives. Coronavirus, or COVID-19, has taken the world by storm. What initially started as an outbreak in Wuhan, China has now taken over our the world, impacting our schools, workplaces, communities and lives. Whilst I am no expert on this matter and certainly don’t claim to be one, it has been fascinating to observe the spectrum of which people are handling this situation. On one end, you have those have not even batted an eyelid, and are incredibly nonchalant about the whole thing. And then […]

“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 […]

10 Life Lessons I’ve Learned. “Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers.” – Tony Robbins. These past few years have been a time of deep reflection, learning and personal development. I have overcome a number of challenges and obstacles. I have said yes to more things that scare me. And most importantly, adopted a growth mindset which has opened up more opportunities for me than I could have imaged. Through these experiences there are a number of valuable life lessons I have learned. Here are 10 of my biggest breakthroughs: 1. AN INVESTMENT IN YOURSELF PAYS THE GREATEST […]

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 […]

What I Learned At Marie Forleo Live. “The world needs that special gift that only you have.” – Marie Forleo As many of you would know, I’m really passionate about self-learning and investing in my personal development. Last week I had the privilege of attending Marie Forleo Live in Sydney. Marie Forleo is someone who I seriously look up to and whose career I admire. As a born and raised Jersey girl with nothing more than a passion, a laptop and a dream, Marie Forleo has created a digital empire that inspires millions across the world. She is a #1 New York Times Best Selling Author, the star of the […]

“Life is the dance between what you desire most and what you fear the most.” – Tony Robbins. As some of you may have seen, I recently attended Tony Robbins Unleash the Power Within in Sydney. It was without a doubt the most incredible, life-changing event I have ever been to. I have always been fond of Tony Robbin’s work and have consumed his content for years. However, immersing myself in his world for four days was a completely different experience. Unleash the Power Within made me develop an even greater appreciation for who Tony Robbins is and what he does. After seeing the amount of energy he poured into […]

3 Life Lessons I’ve Learned Before 33. “Who looks outside dreams, who looks inside awakens.”- Carl Jung. Today is my 33rd birthday, and birthdays are always a time of deep reflection for me. I enjoy taking this time to look back and reflect on the year that was – what went well, and what didn’t go so well? What were my biggest highlights and challenges? What did I learn? And what did I get better at saying no to? I have to admit, I have invested a lot into myself this past year. I entered my 32nd year with big goals and dreams. There was a significant amount of time […]

My 5 Biggest Takeaways from Tony Robbins UPW. “Whatever you hold in your mind on a consistent basis is exactly what you will experience in your life.” – Tony Robbins. I’ve wanted to attend Tony Robbin’s Unleash The Power Within (UPW) for as long as I can remember. Over the years, I’ve observed countless celebrities and world class performers attend the event. One thing I knew for sure was that if it was good enough for Oprah, it was going to be good enough for me..! I finally had the opportunity to attend UPW in Sydney this past weekend. Whilst I had some idea what I was going to be […]

3 Strategies I’ve Used to Become More Confident. “Put all excuses aside and remember you are capable” – Zig Ziglar. I always used to be a shy person, and would often hold myself back. I had a voice, but was afraid to use it at the risk of what others may think of me. It’s safe to say, I’ve come a long way since those days. I’ve learned the value of investing in myself, and being able to put my best foot forward. I’ve learned to overcome my fears. And I’ve also learned to not care so much about what others think of me. Through my own experience, I’ve learned […]

5 Powerful Ways I’ve Invested In Myself. “It’s never a waste of time or money to invest in yourself, no matter what the source. True wealth begins inwards and emits its light outward into everything else, including the people you surround yourself with.” – will.i.am. Investing in myself is the best investment I’ve ever made. Since making a conscious effort to invest in my personal development, my life has gotten better in every way imaginable. I’ve excelled in my career, my confidence has increased and the quality of my relationships have improved. Since experiencing the benefits of investing in myself first hand, I wanted to share 5 powerful ways I’ve […]

5 Books That Have Had The Greatest Impact On Me. “Read 500 pages every day. That’s how knowledge works. It builds up like compound interest.” – Warren Buffet. A few years ago, I made the decision to invest in my personal and professional development. A part of that commitment was to read at least one personal development book per month. Since making that commitment, I have consumed a plethora of knowledge and information that has opened my mind to new ways of doing thing – both in business and in life. Here are the five books I’ve read that have had the greatest impact on me to date. 1. A […]

5 Podcasts I’m Listening To Right Now. “If you want to be powerful, educate yourself.”- Jeremy Gilvrey. A couple of years ago, I made a commitment to myself to start investing more into my personal and professional development. A big part of this commitment was to stop listening to trash radio and instead, start listening to podcasts. This change has truly become one of the best and most beneficial habits I’ve developed. Over the years, I’ve listened to tonnes of different podcasts, and I’m going to share some of my favourites with you here: 1. THE TIM FERRISS SHOW The Tim Ferriss show usually sits at number one as the […]

How I Overcame my Fear of Public Speaking. “Thinking will not overcome fear, but action will.” – W. Clement Stone As some of you may have seen from my Instagram Stories, last Friday I was invited by Explore Careers to speak in front of 250 guests at their Sydney event. This event was held at the Ivy Ballroom and to say that I was nervous, would be an understatement. Like many other individuals, public speaking has always been a fear of mine. I know that I’m not alone in this as according to Forbes Magazine, the number one fear for the average person is public speaking. The second fear is […]

“More than anything else, I believe it’s our decisions, not the conditions of our lives that determine our destiny” – Tony Robbins. “Life is the dance between what you want most and what you fear most.” – Tony Robbins Tony Robbins is someone who has inspired, challenged and motivated me throughout the course of my life. As someone who places great emphasis on personal and professional development, it’s not difficult to connect the dots and understand why I’ve become such a big fan of Tony Robbin’s work. Tony has come to Australia numerous times over the course of his career and for whatever reason, I have never had the opportunity […]

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 […]

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 […]

Strategies for Managing Stress & Information Overwhelm. “Pressure can burst a pipe, or pressure can make a diamond.”- Robert Horry I am a self-proclaimed perfectionist. I pride myself on delivering a high standard of work and like to say ‘yes’ to taking on new challenges and opportunities. Whilst this characteristic can often act as a great motivator, it often results in me burning the candle at both ends. A demanding and stressful full-time job, managing my blog, working on on personal projects and the demands of daily life have often left me feeling stressed, exhausted and overwhelmed. Managing stress and overwhelm in everyday life is vital for maintaining your overall […]

How I Went From Extreme Shyness To Overcoming My Fears. “What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?” – Vincent van Gogh. Have you ever sat in a meeting and had something important to say, but held yourself back at the risk of sounding ‘stupid?’ Have you ever wanted to say yes to an opportunity, but talked yourself out of it? Or perhaps you’ve avoided a social situation at the risk of feeling awkward or uncomfortable? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re not alone. In fact, many of us have allowed feelings of shyness or fear get in the way of reaching […]

How to Say No Gracefully. “I can’t tell you the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everyone” – Ed Sheeran.  The safety demonstration on any airline, on any flight route, will explicitly instruct you to do one thing – to put your own mask on before you help others. I believe this same philosophy applies to anything in life. If we don’t put ourselves first and manage our own physical and mental wellbeing, how are we going to give our best to anyone else? There are a few disciplines and practices I’ve put in place to look after myself. A big part of this […]

“She reads books as one would breathe air, to fill up and live” – Annie Dillard. I never used to be a big reader. In fact, between the ages of 23-29 I never picked up a single book. I would tell myself was that I was ‘burnt out’ from reading books after 5 years of studying Psychology textbooks. But the truth was, I was simply finding excuses. It was only when I began to take my personal development seriously that I began to realise the true value of reading. In fact, I recall the exact moment I was sitting on the QF74 Qantas flight from Sydney to San Francisco. I […]

Why I’m Happy Despite All The Challenges I’ve Faced.   “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it”- Charles R. Swindoll.  For those of you who have followed my blog for some time now, you may know that 2018 was one of the most difficult and challenging years for me yet. Nothing, and I mean… nothing went according to plan. My plans to move overseas came to a screeching holt for reasons beyond my control. I dealt with failure and rejection both personally and professionally. I began to question what I was doing with my life.  I’ve spent some time speaking with various people […]

How To Push Forward You’re Feeling Overwhelmed or Unfocused. “Where focus goes, energy flows”- Tony Robbins.  “Being overwhelmed is often as unproductive as doing nothing and is far more unpleasant. Being selective- doing less- is the path of productive. Focus on the important few and ignore the rest”- Tim Ferriss. I recently read Tim Ferris’ book Tribe of Mentors, and it was packed full of tools, tactics and habits from 130+ of the world’s top performers. From iconic entrepreneurs, to elite athletes, from artists to billionaire investors, their short profiles contained knowledge and wisdom to help answer some of life’s most challenging questions, achieve extraordinary results and transform your life. […]

5 Powerful Reasons I Started My Own Personal Development Journey “Commit yourself to lifelong learning. The most valuable asset you’ll ever have is your mind and what you put into it”- Brian Tracy. “I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious” Albert Einstein. Investing in my personal development has been one of the most powerful and worthwhile investments I’ve made. I always used to play it safe and follow a path that was prescribed for me. The only way I saw to define success was to get good grades, go to university and get a good job. But I’ve come to realise that there is so much more […]

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. […]

The 3 Steps I Took To Take Control of My Life. “If you don’t turn your life into a story, you just become a part of someone else’s story.”- Terry Pratchett. “If someone isn’t what others want them to be, the others become angry. Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own”- Paulo Coelho. I have always been the kind of person who has aimed to meet, and exceed, other people’s expectations. I have always prided myself on certain qualities, such as keeping peace and harmony amongst my professional and social circles and saying ‘yes’ only not […]

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 […]

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 […]

Why Complaining is Causing you More Harm than you Think. “Complaining is draining. Complaining only takes away energy from today and never solves the problems for tomorrow.”- James Altucher.  “A complaining tongue reveals an ungrateful heart”- William Arthur Ward.”  At one point or another, I’m pretty certain we have all caught ourselves complaining. Perhaps it was venting to your friend over coffee about how much you hate your boss, or that you are tired from working 40 hours per week, or perhaps it was the slow (but free) wifi. Whatever it may be, negative energy and complaining can easily infiltrate your space. Sure, it may feel as though venting provides […]

“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 […]

3 Steps to Overcoming Procrastination. Procrastination (noun). “A mystical land where 99% of all human productivity, motivation and achievement is stored.”  Procrastination is the thief of time.”- Edward Young. We’ve all been culprits to procrastination at one point or another. Perhaps it was putting off a university assignment, completing a project at work or making a simple phone call. Procrastination is something which rears its ugly head and affects us in our personal and professional lives. You may be thinking that you’ve gotten by in life just fine by procrastinating. Sure, you may have been susceptible to added stress as you were running through the university gates with 30 seconds […]

5 Powerful Ways I’ve Invested In Myself. “The best investment you can make is in yourself”- Warren Buffett.  “An investment in self-development pays the highest dividends.”- Debasish Mridh Investing in yourself is one of the most powerful and worthwhile investments you can make. Whether it is acquiring a new skill, developing your soft and/ or technical skills, improving your fitness or strengthening your mind. Why is it that self-investment is so powerful? Investing in yourself sends a message to you and to those around you, that you are worth it. When you prioritise time to work on yourself, your mind and your body, the universe rewards you with new opportunities. I made […]

3 Life-Changing Podcasts You Need to Start Listening to Now. “If you want to be powerful, educate yourself.”- Jeremy Gilvrey. “Education’s purpose is to fill an empty mind with an open one.”- Malcom Forbes. At the start of the new year I set some new goals for myself. One of those goals was to listen to at least one new podcast per week and read one new book per month. This has no longer become a goal, yet a healthy and necessary habit. I never thought I’d become a podcast person, until I decided to give it a chance. Swapping trash radio for podcasts during my morning commute has truly […]

3 Life Lessons I’ve Learned Before 32. I will be turning 32 soon, and much like each New Year, birthdays always seem to become a time of reflection for me. What went well? What didn’t go so well? Am I on track to achieving my goals? How you approach life says a lot about who you are and what you value. There are some who passively coast through life, wishfully hoping they will land where they are supposed to be. And then there are others, who make conscious decisions to understand who they are and what they value. They constantly strive for continuous improvement and self-development throughout all aspects of […]

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 […]

Ways to Adopt a Winners Mindset. “A winner is a dreamer who never gives up”‘- Nelson Mandela.  “If my mind can conceive it and my heart can believe it, then I can achieve it”- Muhammad Ali. Have you every watched the Olympic Games, only to wonder what it took for the winner to gain first place? Perhaps it was the time Michael Phelps beat Milorad Cavic in the 2008 men’s 100 meter butterfly in Beijing by a mere 4.7 millimetres? Or it could have been the nail-biting finish in the Women’s 100m finals? I have always been fascinated in understanding the habits, rituals and beliefs of winners. The very best […]

The Questions That Changed My Life. “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning.”- Albert Einstein “There are years that ask questions and years that answer”- Nora Neale Hurston. Over the years, I’ve started to become more conscious and aware of my actions and decisions. Much of our lives are pre-programmed for us. Graduate from high school, complete a degree at university, get a well paid job, take out a mortgage and spend the next 30 years working to pay it off. And only when we retire, do we have the money and resources to be able to travel and life […]

“Decisions. We can think about things, turn them over in our minds a million times, play out possible scenarios. But when it really comes down to it, you have to go with your heart and move forward. Maybe things will go well. Maybe they’ll turn out poorly. Every decision brings with it some good, some bad, some lessons and some luck. The only thing that’s for sure is that indecision steals many years from many people who wind up wishing they’d just had the courage to leap.”- Doe Zantamata Lately, I’ve found myself at a cross-roads more often than not. As an indecisive Libran, I have often found it difficult […]

How to Rid Your Life of Negativity. “Let go of the people who dull your shine, poison your spirit and bring you drama. Cancel your subscription to their issues.”- Steve Maraboli “Life is a Reflection of what you think. If your thoughts are negative, the world you see will be the same.”- Leon Brown At one point or another, I’m pretty certain we have all unwittingly allowed negative energy to infiltrate our space. There are some individuals who simply thrive off of it. Negativity is all around us and it doesn’t necessarily present itself in the most obvious way. In fact, I have been friends with people for years, before I […]

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 […]

How to Achieve Morning Mastery & Conquer the Day. “Either you run the day or the day runs you”- Jim Rohn “Work harder on yourself than you do on your job”- Jim Rohn So, you’re interested in becoming a morning person? Let me start by saying I used to be one of those people who dreaded waking up early. I used to snooze my alarm not once, not twice, but at least 3-4 times before I could open my eyes enough to see that I had slept way past what I should have. Admittedly, I developed some bad habits where I had to scramble to get myself into shower and […]

5 Ways to Become a More Confident Person. “Nothing can dim the light that shines from within”- Maya Angelou What do you see when you look at yourself in the mirror? Do you see a Super Woman ready to conquer the world? If the answer is no and you don’t believe you are capable of conquering the world, then there’s no way you ever will. Confidence is often described as the single most attractive quality a person can possess. How can anyone else see how great you are if you fail to see it within yourself? The goods news is, there are some practices that one can adopt in order to […]

“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 […]

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 […]

I recently turned 30 and could not help but think what would be some of the things I would tell my younger self. It is true what they say- turning 30 can certainly trigger some thought and reflection as to how far you have (or haven’t) come and what you should have achieved in life. I used to be so intimidated by the mere thought of turning 30. I always thought it was this monumental milestone in life which would determine my success across career, health, relationship status, money, and the list goes on. Whether I was going to be successful or not successful in life all came down to […]

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, […]