Lean Into The Curves

Lean Into The Curves

What does it take to make God laugh? Tell him your plans. I’m sure you’ve heard the saying. Well let’s just say that God has been having a good old chuckle at me over the last week because guess what? I’m moving to Singapore. And guess what else? This was not in my...
Failure Isn’t Final

Failure Isn’t Final

When I sat down to interview Bill Marriott at Marriott’s international headquarters, I hadn’t reckoned on him turning the tables to interview me at the end. As you will see from our exchange, one of the things I shared with him is my belief that failure is never final...
Don’t Sweat Small Decisions

Don’t Sweat Small Decisions

Is sweating unimportant decisions keeping you from making smarter ones? I’ve just returned to Australia after a very rewarding but not very restful 6 days in the US. As a ‘frequent flyer’ I’ve learnt the importance of giving myself permission to make...
When Bravery Doesn’t Pay Off

When Bravery Doesn’t Pay Off

Yes, “Fortune favors the bold.” But that doesn’t mean every risk we take will be immediately rewarded. Sometimes when we take a deep dive out of our comfort zone into the water below, we land flat on our face. The question is, what to do when your best and...
Don’t assume. Ask!

Don’t assume. Ask!

Ever find yourself feeling resentful at people for what they do… or fail to do? Perhaps your boss just puts too much on your plate or doesn’t pay you what you’re worth. Maybe a co-worker, friend or family member continually oversteps boundaries,...