August 20, 2014
A few weeks ago at a council community engagement forum, a gentleman stood up and made a powerful point and…
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July 30, 2014
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For dazzling presentations, smash the fourth wall
July 23, 2014
In the TV sitcom Modern Family, all the characters at different points speak directly to the camera. They talk to the…
The winter of my disconnect*
July 16, 2014
Last December we travelled to Malaysia on holidays with friends. I decided to disconnect completely from technology, so no phone,…
The World Cup and thinking like a freak
July 9, 2014
Are you ready to change how you think and make decisions forever? Imagine you are a soccer player and…
What motivates you?
July 2, 2014
Have you ever wondered why we spend so much time going through our email inboxes, when there are so many…
*Bottom line or flowery?
June 25, 2014
The world is divided into bottom-line people who are always asking ‘What’s the point?’ and flowery people who want you…
Goldfish moments and how to avoid them?
June 18, 2014
Two young gold fish were swimming along and they met an older fish, who said “Morning, boys. How’s the water?”…
What gets you out of bed?
June 4, 2014
Just yesterday morning, the alarm went off and I hit the snooze button, I then had a goose bump moment…
Quantum leap your influence
May 21, 2014
What if lives were saved or lost because of your ability to influence? How do you influence when the stakes…