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My new podcast is now live.

03 April 2026|No Comments

MY NEW PODCAST SHOW IS NOW LIVE… Today I’m officially launching The Business of Being an Author Podcast, a podcast created for authors who want to do more than simply Read More…

COMING MAY 2026, The Business of Being an Author

11 January 2026|No Comments

COMING MAY 2026, The Business of Being an Author Most people write a business book with big hopes. Greatly increased credibility, attracting better, higher paying clients and creating more opportunities. Read More…

Is 2026 the year you stop thinking about writing a book and actually become an author?

04 January 2026|No Comments

Is 2026 the year you stop thinking about writing a book and actually become an author? This means not just “getting a book done”, but writing a world class book Read More…

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Imagine if you lost your biggest client today? How would you cope?

This is a pretty scary question – and one that we all need to ask ourselves. Check out my take on Inc.com.

03 June 2015|No Comments

Brainfood

7 days without internet, phone or email? Could you survive?

This article became a challenge for many people – can we really do a technology detox and survive? I did – and I have to say it was fantastic and Read More…

03 June 2015|1 Comment

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This Saturday, a TEDx viewing party is being held in Cairns

Well the one and only Bree James has organised a viewing party (live streamed video of the day) at the Cairns Hilton for this Saturday’s TEDx Townsville event. I’m the Read More…

26 May 2015|5 Comments

Better Business, Events

This week on Flying Solo……it’s time to go for gold.

I’m a firm believer in the need to specialise, to become known for being the best in our industry, in our town, in our country! When you ‘master your craft’, Read More…

07 May 2015|No Comments

Better Business

If you write copy – for any reason – you need to read this article.

Whilst I would never take the position that I know everything there is to know about writing books and articles, far from it, however I have made many mistakes over Read More…

07 May 2015|No Comments

Brainfood

What can we learn from good businesses that have gone bad?

In this weeks Inc.com article I reflect on the concept of learning from those good businesses that have lost the plot. Check it out – CLICK HERE.

07 May 2015|No Comments

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FEEDBACK ON MY “BUSINESS OF BEING A PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER WORKSHOP”

Anyone sitting on the fence re my workshop – here are some testimonials from a few of the lovely folk who attended the workshop last year. Apart from being seriously Read More…

29 April 2015|No Comments

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MY NEXT ROUND OF “BUSINESS OF BEING A PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER” WORKSHOPS ARE COMING UP IN MAY

It’s that time of year again – my “Business of Being a Professional Speaker” one day workshops are being rolled out around Australia in May. These were really popular last Read More…

28 April 2015|No Comments

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CHECK OUT THE NEW FLYING SOLO WEBSITE

After months of planning, late night strategy sessions, countless cups of coffee, tantrums, group hugs and much more, the team at FLYING SOLO proudly launched their new site last week Read More…

28 April 2015|No Comments

Better Business, Brand New Stuff

2 DAYS TO GET A FREE BOOK THAT WILL HAVE A HUGE IMPACT ON YOUR BUSINESS

A very good friend of mine, Amanda Fisher has just released her second book, “Unscramble Your Numbers”.  I’ve had the enormous pleasure of working with her over a number of Read More…

28 April 2015|2 Comments

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IF YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE TOPIC OF MY TED TALK……..CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO.

27 April 2015|No Comments

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TEDx TOWNSVILLE IS SOLD OUT – BUT DON’T WORRY – YOU CAN STILL HOLD YOUR OWN SATELLITE EVENT

I am very excited to be doing my first TEDx talk in Townsville on the 30th of May. Unfortunately the event is sold out – but there is an alternative Read More…

27 April 2015|No Comments

Events

THE KEY TO CAPTURING YOUR AUDIENCE IS KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE

A word of warning, this video has some parts that are a bit gross – to say the least, but not too many. The real message that is delivered by Read More…

22 April 2015|No Comments

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6 reasons why women make better entrepreneurs than men

So this weeks Inc.com article might put the cat amongst the pigeons so to speak, but I certainly hope it is food for thought. To have a read you can Read More…

22 April 2015|No Comments

Brainfood

This week on Inc.com – what’s your one thing that you keep getting wrong?

This week on Inc my article is all about identifying that one thing that lets your business down. CHECK IT OUT HERE.

15 April 2015|No Comments

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