“You’re either building an empire, or you’re destroying one” – Elena Cardone. Elena Cardone started her career in Hollywood and quickly gained success as a model and actress. You may have seen her on shows like Two and a Half Men, Ally McBeal, and NCIS. Elena is an author, business woman, personal development coach and public speaker. She currently hosts the ‘Women in Power’ show and co-hosts the ‘G&E’ show with her husband, Grant Cardone. Elena is also a competitive sport shooter, entrepreneur, empire builder, and investor and together with Grant, has created a real-estate portfolio of $1.2 billion dollars. Elena’s bestselling book, Build an Empire, lays the groundwork for […]

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 […]

How I Avoid Burnout During A Work Week. “Balance is not something you find, it’s something you create” – Jana Kingsford. I’ve often found myself burning the candle at both ends. Between managing a demanding and stressful full-time job, my blog and other side projects, there are days where I can start to feel the signs of burnout. I am constantly in the pursuit of looking for ways to optimise my work week with still maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Self-care is incredibly important to me and something I regularly try to incorporate. There are a few key practices I have put in place to avoid burnout during the work week, […]

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 […]

How I Organise My Life For The Week Ahead. “For every minute spent organising, an hour is earned” – Benjamin Franklin. There is nothing worse than waking up on Monday morning feeling overwhelmed and stressed. I’ve always found myself to be a naturally organised person, however it’s taken quite a bit of work for me to get to a place where I truly feel on top of my personal and professional life. There are a few simple practices I’ve put in place to rid myself of Sunday night anxiety and to organise my week up for success: 1. CHECK YOUR DIARY & WRITE A TO-DO LIST Preparation is a critical […]

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 […]

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 […]