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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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Authors love this…….

I recently visited Tasmania for a really good break (I love the Bay of Fires). I have been to Tassie many times and this time I visited Bruny Island. I Read More…

10 January 2013|No Comments

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10 Crucial Consumer Trends for 2013

As always the folks at Trendwatching.com have come up with some very interesting consumer trends that they are predicting for 2013. From my experience and observation, these guys get it Read More…

08 January 2013|No Comments

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How are your 2013 New Years Social Media Resolutions coming along?

Social Media Resolutions 2013 – @empoweredpres from Empowered Presentations, Presentation Design Firm – Honolulu, HI

05 January 2013|No Comments

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Time to ponder the year that was…

Time to reflect, celebrate your successes, plan for the year ahead and most importantly get excited. Christmas is about the only time that most of us get at least a Read More…

18 December 2012|No Comments

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To the parents out there who swore that their life would never change….when the kids came along…..

18 December 2012|2 Comments

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Will my phone ever ring again?

As we head into Christmas most businesses start to wind down. Our customer’s attention tends to shift to the imminent holidays and there is a general slowing down. We get Read More…

14 December 2012|No Comments

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Are you struggling to deal with grumpy customers?

We all have to deal with grumpy customers from time to time, but it really can be pretty darn deflating. So how can you learn to deal with those folks, Read More…

14 December 2012|2 Comments

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A beautiful start to every day…

I watch this video most mornings – it is 5 minutes of my daily routine that reminds me to start the day off with the right sense of gratitude and Read More…

09 December 2012|2 Comments

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The Science of Persuassion

We all have to use persuassion at some stage, this video provides an interesting take on the subject.

09 December 2012|No Comments

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Looking for crowd funding options in Australia?

I recently met Bryan Vadas from iPledg – an Australian crowd funding organisation. If you have a project, product, social cause or pretty much anything else, that could do with Read More…

01 December 2012|1 Comment

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Doing your marketing homework pays off

This is an interesting commercial promoting Singapore as a tourist destination. Clearly they have done their homework, identifying what Australian’s think about Singapore and then addressing several key negative perceptions Read More…

01 December 2012|No Comments

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A simple act of kindness resonates around the world…

This is a good way to end the week. A very touching story that shows the power of kindness…..

30 November 2012|1 Comment

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A picture says a thousand words right?

A picture says a thousand words right? This presentation reinforces that message, but I still think that a good story is worth a thousand pictures. A great explanation though – Read More…

30 November 2012|No Comments

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If you love books and you like quirky ideas, this is for you.

Of course the only problem is that you will have to fly to Toronto, but I think it is worth it. A machine like this is much better than a Read More…

30 November 2012|2 Comments

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RIP Zig Ziglar (1926 – 2012)

I was very sad to hear that Zig Ziglar passed away overnight. Zig has been one of my mentors for many years. His positivity, common sense and wisdom have shaped Read More…

29 November 2012|No Comments

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