The reasons why people don’t buy what we are selling…

There is nothing more frustrating than developing a new product or service, investing time, energy and money in it, launching it, waiting expectantly for the crowds to come barging in Read More…

30 April 2012|3 Comments

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For all the retailers out there…

trendwatching.com’s May 2011 Trend Briefing features (R)ETAIL (R)EVOLUTION: how e-commerce is transforming ALL shopping behavior. Both on and offline. trendwatching.com-etailevolution View more presentations from trendwatching.com

25 April 2012|No Comments

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Can money actually buy you happiness?

The age old question of money buying happiness. Given the option, I am sure most of us would rather have money than not have it, but do all the material Read More…

25 April 2012|1 Comment

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Finally a flying car. But would you want one?

Well we’ve all felt just a little ripped off that the flying cars we were promised when watching cartoons as kids haven’t materialised. But maybe they are finally here. This Read More…

19 April 2012|No Comments

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A creative look at Russia…

Hey Folks – I came across this rather haunting collection of Russian photographs on Slide Share today. It’s certainly an emotive experience. Enjoy.   B&W Russian photographers View more PowerPoint Read More…

17 April 2012|No Comments

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Protected: Using an editor…

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Seth Godin talks about broken thinking….

This is a great TED video from the one and only Seth Godin. Why are there so many dumb things out there? Why do people do dumb things when doing Read More…

12 April 2012|No Comments

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Launch of the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal in Cairns this Friday…

This Friday 13th April, I have the honour of being the MC for the launch of the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal. As always the need for the services provided Read More…

08 April 2012|No Comments

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What’s your story?

Once again the team from SLIDES THAT ROCK have put together a sensational visual presentation that all presenters should take a look at it. These guys can actually take your Read More…

04 April 2012|3 Comments

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It’s time to talk TESTIMONIALS…let’s get serious.

I was interviewed recently about the concept of testimonials. Here are the questions and my responses. I am big believer in the power of testimonials and I am always surprised Read More…

28 March 2012|1 Comment

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Speaking of MAKE IT COUNT website…

Sorry I forgot to mention there is an event on the 28th of March in Sydney, done as part of the MAKE IT COUNT promotion by HP. Check it out Read More…

22 March 2012|No Comments

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A presenters worst nightmare…

Anyone who presents has the deep seeded fear that at some stage their computer will freeze. Well I think this video captures that nightmare in a very funny way for Read More…

22 March 2012|No Comments

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Share an idea on how to save money and you could win $50,000

I recently started working with the folks at HP on their “MAKE IT COUNT” website. Here myself and some well known writers from the Flying Solo team are providing Small Read More…

19 March 2012|1 Comment

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Alain de Botton: A kinder, gentler philosophy of success

Alain de Botton examines our ideas of success and failure — and questions the assumptions underlying these two judgments. Is success always earned? Is failure? He makes an eloquent, witty Read More…

14 March 2012|No Comments

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KEY PERSON OF INFLUENCE PUBLISHING DAY – Melbourne 9th of March

Well last Saturday I had the pleasure of running a full day publishing workshop for our second KPI Group in Melbourne. It was a HUGE day all round and once Read More…

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