“Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity and responsibility to give something back by becoming more.” – Tony Robbins. 2020 has been one of the most disruptive and challenging years yet. Many of us experienced significant chaos, disruption and uncertainty. Our plans came to an abrupt hold. Businesses closed down. People have lost their jobs and livelihoods. Many individuals experienced isolation, loneliness and adversity. It truly has been a difficult year, and I am yet to meet anyone who is leaving 2020 completely unscathed. At the end of last year, I wrote an article which spoke to my intentions for 2020. I wrote the following: As […]

5 Strategies I Use To Snap Out Of A Bad Day. “The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” – Dolly Parton. Bad days. We’ve all had them, and I’ve certainly experienced my fair share. There are certain things which happen in life – getting cut off in traffic, being yelled at by an irate customer, unpleasant interactions… the list goes on. One thing I have learned, is that we can’t control what happens to us, however we can certainly control how we respond to it. There are a few strategies I have developed over the years to help me to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

5 Life Hacks I Use To Make Every Day Run Smoother “Either you run the day, or the day runs you” – Jim Rohn. Every morning when we wake up we are presented with two choices – to wake up and chase our dreams or to continue to press the snooze button. I personally strive for the former. My days are most productive when I rise early and decide it’s going to be a good day. It’s days like this where I truly feel I’m an unstoppable force! There have been a few life hacks I’ve put in place in over the past couple of years to make every day […]

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 […]