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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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Merry Christmas from the folks at WestJet (super cool).

It has certainly been a tough end to the year, in many parts of the world. Living in Cairns and trying to come to terms with the frailty of life Read More…

23 December 2014|5 Comments

Brainfood

My book recommendations for Christmas – featuring 10 local authors

Well of course there are plenty of great books out there – but these are a little different. They are all written and published by local, first time authors, on Read More…

18 December 2014|8 Comments

Books, Books, Books

Speaker Academy 2015 – Three (FREE) webinars to kick off the year

A free webinar series for people wanting to become paid speakers (or grow their existing speaking business) I do a lot of work in the speaker space, helping aspiring speakers Read More…

18 December 2014|2 Comments

Brainfood, Events

How did Australian photographer Peter Lik set a record for selling a single image for $6.5M USD?

That’s an interesting question. Since announcing the sale of “Phantom” for $6.5M there has been much discussion in the media. A lot of people congratulating Peter Lik for doing something Read More…

17 December 2014|2 Comments

Better Business

Are you interested in podcasting but not sure where to start?

Podcasting is a hot topic. It isn’t new, people have been podcasting for years, but it has really gained traction in the past 12 months. I get asked about podcasting Read More…

17 December 2014|12 Comments

Brainfood, Brand New Stuff

Know any first time fathers out there who need some advice?

A very good buddy of mine, Liam Renton, has just released a fantastic book designed to impart some beautiful words of wisdom for all first time fathers. When you know Read More…

10 December 2014|No Comments

Books, Books, Books

What drives you crazy when you stay at a hotel for business?

Yes, I’m pondering the big questions here! In this weeks Inc.com article I share some pretty vocal feedback from my various networks about the things that drive them (and me) Read More…

10 December 2014|No Comments

Bits And Pieces

Talking the ME MYTH with Tracy Sheen on MBS Wellness Podcast Show.

I recently had the great pleasure of being interviewed by Tracy Sheen for her podcast show, MBS Wellness. I was thoroughly impressed by the depth of the questions Tracy asked. Read More…

08 December 2014|No Comments

Brainfood

The most important month of the year…

It’s great to have a break over Christmas and right about now, we are all really looking forward to it. We get the chance to come back to work in Read More…

06 December 2014|5 Comments

Better Business

Are you working naked today?

Well if you’re not, you really aren’t participating. Today is officially “Work in the Nude Day” or WIND for short. The lovely folks at Flying Solo have driven this campaign Read More…

05 December 2014|No Comments

Brainfood

An interesting infographic on “what makes a good headline” – and I’ve blown everything with this headline. Bummer.

30 November 2014|No Comments

Better Business, Books, Books, Books

Do you feel awkward and uncomfortable at networking events?

Rest assured, most people do. In my latest Inc.com article I offer 21 suggestions that might just make attending networking events a little easier and that means you will make Read More…

29 November 2014|1 Comment

Better Business

7 unorthodox rituals of outstanding leaders

To find out more about this infographic and Next Generation Recruitment – CLICK HERE

27 November 2014|No Comments

Brainfood

A question for the business travellers out there…

OK, I stay at a lot of hotels every year and so do many of you. We all know that the experience can vary a lot, some fantastic, some lousy. Read More…

27 November 2014|12 Comments

Bits And Pieces

Author humour…

26 November 2014|No Comments

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