May 2, 2017
I introduced myself at a recent event as a business storyteller, which is what I am. There was a time…
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One of our highest needs is appreciation. This is true even if you are not normally needy! My daughter was…
Shhh this is private…
April 4, 2017
Our biggest fear with storytelling is that we might disclose too much. It is after all storytelling and not group…
Revenge of the analogue?
March 6, 2017
Every year, I do an annual holiday with my oldest childhood friends. A ‘girls only’ holiday, no partners or kids.…
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February 20, 2017
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Beer and diamonds…how to showcase your ‘uglies’
October 11, 2016
Recently I was walking past a popular bar near my house and the ad in the window said: ‘Over rated…
The immutable law of storytelling success
September 13, 2016
I am an economist by training (please don’t stop reading here!). One of the most famous laws in economics is The law of…
Beyond Binary: How to grab your audience’s attention
August 23, 2016
“We work with people who only want the data; the facts. Do I just stick with facts or tell stories?”…
Sorry, I have bad news…
August 9, 2016
Recently an oncologist friend shared how the hardest part of his job is giving patients bad news. It’s the toughest…
HA HA! – 3 top tips to using humour in business
June 27, 2016
Humour can help you stand out in a crowd and influence positive outcomes in business. As with any skill, humour…
Why so serious?
June 13, 2016
When was the last time you felt giddy with excitement at attending a business meeting or presentation? a. All the…
Gormless in the city
May 30, 2016
A few weeks ago I was standing on a busy, windy street corner in Melbourne: no handbag, arms akimbo and…