Category Archives for "Motivation and personality"
Sometimes we just need a little extra inspiration to keep going
December 31, 2018
What would you change to create the life you want in 2019?
What would you change to create the life you want in 2019? 2019 is only a day away! At this time of year, many people start to consider the year ahead, including questioning whether they stay doing what they are currently doing for another year, or whether it is time to make a change. A […]
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December 12, 2018
Motivational and inspirational quotes, for you
I love amazing inspirational quotes! Motivational and inspirational quotes can very quickly change my mood. They have this wonderful ability to change the way I’m feeling about life within moments. They can give me feelings of hope, possibility, and a sense of freedom. They can also jolt me into action because I feel like I […]
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November 25, 2018
Are you settling? Why do people settle for less?
Are you settling? Have you settled into a job, lifestyle or mindset that is keeping you from reaching your full potential? Have you began settling into a mentality where you have stopped striving, creating and achieving? Many people start to settle and become complacent, losing the spark that had kept them eagerly anticipating what each […]
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August 5, 2018
What is radical candor?
Last week I had the pleasure of attending a two day conference in my home city of Melbourne. It represented a great opportunity to hear professionals sharing their experiences and talking about the future of the world of work. I do love thinking about the ‘world of work’ and how different that will […]
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July 25, 2018
Why is joy important? We could all do with a bit more joy!
Today I watched a short TED talk. I really loved it – it’s called “Where joy hides and where to find it” by Ingrid Fetell Lee. Here is the TED talk: Do yourself a favour and subscribe to TED for a regular dose of motivation if you haven’t already. What […]
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July 4, 2018
Narcissistic personality traits – are you working with a narcissist?
You’ve probably come across people who leave you scratching your head and wondering why they have such an inflated sense of self-importance. Why is it always about them? Why do they have a sense of entitlement over and above everyone else? Why do they keep telling everyone about their achievements, all the time, […]
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June 23, 2018
Kotter’s 8 step change model
One thing we know for sure is that throughout our lives, change is constant. There will always be change happening either to us or around us, and we know that people respond differently to change for different reasons. There is much in the literature about change, and I love learning about good models of […]
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June 16, 2018
The secret to being happy – showing gratitude to others
I think it’s a pretty universal idea that people seek out happiness in their lives. There’s nothing wrong or selfish about that, even though some people think there are things more worthwhile than the pursuit of happiness. Happiness is a core human emotion that keeps us going, and to deny the importance of happiness […]
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June 11, 2018
Patience is the key to success
I see so many people who want to make money quick online, without having to do very much. It never ceases to amaze me that people think they can find a magic formula that will translate into huge amounts of cash for them, for practically no effort. And yet, when presented with an opportunity to […]
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June 9, 2018
What’s the best career for introverts?
For anyone who’s an introvert, you’ll know exactly what I mean when I say some careers suit you better than others. Think of things like facilitating large group activities, MCing events, or having to go to networking event after networking event. How are you feeling?! If you’re feeling drained just thinking about those, then […]
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