Mums know about marketing! Hello , how is life in your part of the world? Thanks everyone for positive feedback on my “In Between episodes” on my podcast. They’ll be continuing between the interviews – some terrific episodes coming up! Subscribe here so you never miss an episode. #marketing My mum used to make the best carrot cake My […]
READ MOREHave you ever thought about going into space?
How are you going in your part of this strange covid-19 world? We’ve certainly seen a new level of uncertainty here in Australia in recent days. If you are feeling a bit “worn down by it all”, it’s so perfectly normal and here’s why: Back in April I ran a Masterclass where I explained the […]
READ MOREWhat would you do for $24 Million?
How much is your true value worth? I was listening to an interview with Alan Joyce, CEO of Qantas Airlines and mostly it was about the environmental initiatives the airline had announced. The reporter could not help asking: “As CEO you are paid $24 million. Are you really worth that amount of money?” I […]
READ MOREGoose bumps and Goal setting
When was the last time every hair on your arms stood up? … full on goose bumps!? I recently interviewed Chris Spurvey for my podcast. A really lovely man who lives in the most eastern point in Canada and in fact is closer to Ireland than most fo the rest of Canada. He loves to […]
READ MOREThe importance of resilience and ‘grit’
Recently we looked at FOBO: Fear of Better Options and the way FOBO is holding some of us back from making decisions – in business and personally. If you didn’t have the chance to read it click here A few people emailed me to let me know they tried out the 2 minute timer technique […]
READ MOREDecisions decisions! Do you suffer decision paralysis?
I have a huge confession to make – there are some occasions when I am so indecisive that I almost get nothing done! Decision paralysis! “No way!” I hear you say. “That cannot be true. Ingrid – not YOU!!” Admittedly it happens to me very rarely – thank goodness! I’m a great one for taking whatever […]
READ MOREHow many cup cakes does it take to pay the rent?
So many clients ask me about leases and the pros and cons of signing a commercial lease. Of course it applies to pretty much any cost/ expense in the business – what does it take to pay for it? There’s a lot of talk about “greedy landlords” and maybe it’s true. Rent certainly is a […]
READ MOREBe brave and even if you’re not, pretend to be!
Some days it is really tough to be in business. Can you believe we are already 4 weeks into the new year!? My goodness. January has gone by so quickly, hasn’t it? We have 11 months of 2019 to fill with growing our businesses. There will be challenges just as there have been in the past. Lately, […]
READ MOREInspiration from Nick Cave, cult legend
Nick Cave is a cult legend and is currently touring Australia “In Conversation” – an evening combining conversation as he answers audience questions, interspersed with his playing piano and singing. His wisdom is timely. An early question: “I’m a writer and wonder where do you get your creative inspiration?” Nick Cave: “I sit down every […]
READ MOREI Didn’t Come This Far to Only Come This Far
How are things going in your part of the world? We’re heading into summer here in Sydney as the rest of the northern word heads into winter, I’ve just had my birthday and that it’s not far to next year and the future looks bright for small businesses pretty much everywhere in the world. My […]
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