Mastering Consistency: The key to small business success in a demanding world

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Consistency is the secret to success, or so we’re told. Amidst the ever-changing landscape and competing demands on your time, being consistent is important. Running a small business or working as a solo-preneur is an exhilarating journey filled with countless opportunities and rewards but it can also be challenging and overwhelming. Consistency establishes credibility, builds…

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International Women’s Day – mind the equality gap

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Women’s rights and gender equality are in the media … again. And not just because of International Women’s Day. Last week I was at the 10 Decades of Women’s Voices Event. #TenDec23 We take so much for granted these days and we’ve come a long way. However, there’s still a way to go and in…

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How do you manage unrealistic expectations?

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How do you manage yours or someone else’s unrealistic expectations. Are you the one making unrealistic expectations of yourself? Do you feel stressed when things don’t go according to plan? Does your perfectionism, need to do it right, hold you back? Fear of failure and a culture of blame will result in a work environment where…

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One size fits all … or does it?

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You’ve heard me say it before and I’ll say it again. There’s no one size fits all solution to time management. Sorry if you thought there was. If you’ve worked with me or attended one of my webinars, you’ll have heard me say this … often. But there are proven strategies you can apply to…

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It’s about time … same, same but different

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I see the challenge about time and Time Management coming up in podcasts, webinars and articles. On topics and about anything and everything. From small to medium to large businesses. From marketing to design, education and creativity, product or service delivery and now farming! Last week I was interviewed for The Pasture Pod. A podcast…

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Do you need to clear out your Inbox?

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  The beginning of the year is a great time to clear out your Inbox. Especially if there are emails lurking in there or you use it as a filing system. My personal Inbox is a favourite for that. Signing up for Downloads and Offers which then result in more emails coming in my Inbox. You…

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How to go from overwhelm to clarity

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When you’re struggling with overwhelm, one of the biggest stumbling blocks you have is your mindset and mental health. When you’re in a great mood, you’re focused, super productive. You feel like nothing can get in your way. Content gets created, meetings get handled, sales get made and business get done. But when you have an…

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Planner or Scheduler – paper or digital, which is best?

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Earlier this month I posted my planner for the year up on Instagram. Now, I love a planner, along with worksheets and checklists. They keep me organised and I regularly share my favourites and the ones that work best. If you want to stop being late (see previous post), it helps to use a diary,…

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Stop being late and start arriving on time

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Being late is a common symptom of poor time management. It comes from a combination of poor planning, trying to squeeze too much in to the available time, leaving things to the last minute and not respecting your time or other people’s time. Are you known for always being late?  When you set aside time…

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Time Is Important – Use It Wisely

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Your Time is important and how you manage it matters After all time is a finite resource. There are only so many hours in the day and how you spend those hours can be a challenge. So many demands on your time, at work and at home, with family and for yourself … sleep. It…

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