"The life you want begins by embracing the life you have." Rob Bell

Coming across this quote got me thinking about my level of gratitude for what's actually happening now, today, right this second. 

When I'm so busy looking at what is coming up in the future, like things to organise, people to see and places to be, I can feel myself gradually slippin...

In today's fast-paced, frenetic world, the sense of being overwhelmed is reaching epidemic proportions. When you are under constant pressure the stress is unrelenting. There are nowhere near enough hours in the day, your nerves are shot, and you just can't seem to keep your head above water. This can have devastating effects, not just on the clarit...

Many of us experience analysis paralysis when faced with making a decision, particularly what we consider a ‘difficult’ one. Often we are afraid of making the ‘wrong’ choice so we spend a huge amount of time analysing every possibility,  struggling to reach a conclusion.

At other times we may be convinced that we already know what the best solution...

When crisis hits, it brings a range of responses and reactions. There are those who will leap into immediate action, others who aim to get as far away from what is happening as possible, and those who stay put and bury their head in the sand.

Whether our response is fight or flight, the impact of a crisis can leave us in a state of sheer terror, and...

Let’s face it, bad things happen sometimes. There is no denying it. Life is not always going to turn out how we expect.

Although we have some measure of control over our environment and circumstances there is something out there that pulls the strings, and it’s not us.

Sometimes crisis comes, often bringing instant, sudden and devastating change.

This...

There are some days that  will always stand out as important for the memories that come with it.  Yesterday was one of those days.

There's a bit of background here so I better fill you in. The Sunshine Coast Running Festival was in it's early days when I first took notice of it, not as an entrant but as a spectator. I was fresh off the back of...

Caught up in the daily grind and wondering how to find work/life balance?

My take on this may not be quite what you expected but my answer is - stop looking.

Work/life balance is a common, often stressful theme. It’s like people feel they are missing something if they can’t manage to balance work and life to within a centimetre of precision.

What’s co...

Note: This is not a new post, but one I wrote a couple of years ago now when inspired by outstanding everyday humans. It's quite long, though I don’t feel the need to edit it, or change - so I wont, it is what it is. Also, please, if this inspires you, it will no doubt inspire others… pass it on.

I’ve been so inspired lately, by the hero storie...

Our relationships with people, places and things revolve around communication. It is the cornerstone of our interactions with others, yet true to the yin & yang of life there will always be two sides, the collaboration AND the conflict.

When handled effectively, conflict can strengthen relationships and lead to greater productivity and happier envi...

As a leader you have the power to create an environment in which people will naturally thrive. It matters not whether you take on a leadership role in a family or a massive corporation, these 10 points are valid across the board.

1) Communication: Keep your message clear and concise. Get to the point, and be present, really present, when listening t...