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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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How do you become that “go to business” that everyone recommends?

Being the go to business wins every time in every way. In every industry, in every city, there is always one business that is better than the rest. They seem Read More…

22 July 2019|No Comments

Better Business

How long does it take to be successful in business?

Check out my latest Flying Solo article – CLICK HERE.

23 April 2019|1 Comment

Better Business

Join my 2019 Master Class kicking off in May 2019.

In the last 10 years in particular, I’ve started to do a great deal of coaching and teaching. Many of you may have come to one of my workshops, retreats Read More…

23 April 2019|No Comments

Better Business, Events

Just how much should we bluff in business?

I bought my first business when I was 18, a SCUBA diving school and retail shop (some 30km from the ocean I might add). I knew how to dive and Read More…

30 March 2019|No Comments

Better Business

If ever there was a video that summed up the need to keep fighting, this is probably it.

Talk about being in the wrong part of town at the wrong time. I love this video, even though it’s exhausting – I needed a panadol and a laydown after Read More…

29 March 2019|No Comments

Brainfood

If your values and your ideal clients values don’t align – look out.

A question I ask often is “how well do you really know your customers?”. Surprisingly most business owners only have a vague understanding of who their existing customers and clients Read More…

27 March 2019|No Comments

Better Business, SMALLVILLE

5 Reasons why the word “SUCCESS” should send a shiver up your spine.

And today on Smallville my article is all about the dangers of becoming successful. This might sound a little counter intuitive – but from my experience it’s very real. Check Read More…

26 March 2019|No Comments

Better Business

Have you always wanted to run your own retreats?

There’s no doubt that retreats are hugely popular these days. If you’ve been on one recently, and it was a good one, you’ll understand why. They are a great opportunity Read More…

22 March 2019|No Comments

Events

The Power of the 100 Day Plan

This month on Flying Solo I write about the many benefits of having a 100 day plan. In an era when we are all struggling to get stuff done, this Read More…

22 March 2019|No Comments

Better Business

There are all kinds of sales strategies – do you have one?

Whenever you are involved in selling, it is easy to get sidetracked by focusing only on what is happening right here and now. While I encourage sales people to be Read More…

03 February 2019|No Comments

Better Business

Taking the plunge: Why I’m relocating to Melbourne after 30 years in Cairns

That’s it. After 30 years of living in Cairns, I’ve packed up my house, with decades of memories, security blankets and junk and made the move to Melbourne. At 52 Read More…

03 February 2019|No Comments

Brainfood

I’m heading to Tamworth in February

I’m heading to Tamworth on February 20th for the Tamworth Regional Business Summit – and I can’t wait. I love traveling the regional cities – I get the chance to Read More…

03 February 2019|No Comments

Events

My next four day, Speaker 2.0 Retreat is coming up in March.

One of my favourite retreats is Speaker 2.0 – a four day retreat for people who want to grow their speaker skills and their speaker business. I’ve run these around Read More…

03 February 2019|No Comments

Events

End of year super coaching sale

So this week I’ve got all sorts of things launching, kicking off, starting etc. Great programmes, more retreats, a new Author Coaching website and much more. But right here, right Read More…

07 October 2018|No Comments

Better Business

An interview with Scott Pape The Barefoot Investor

Scott Pape (The Barefoot Investor) has become a writing phenomenon with the release of his straight talking financial advice books. Clearly it shows just how needed practical and relevant information Read More…

25 September 2018|No Comments

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