My son Ethan turned one year old last week, and it gave me the chance to reflect back over the past year and think about what I've learned, what worked well and not so well, and what I might have done differently if I wasn't so sleep deprived! And I realised, of course, that I wouldn't have done anything differently.  Because you don't know what you don't know, and some things you just have to learn by jumping in the deep end.  You can worry about what to do next once you're in there! Read More

Melina Schamroth is a great example of a woman who thinks out side the square... this is her solution to matchmaking and she's bringing her successful formula from Melbourne to Sydney in time for Valentine's Day. This event gives you the chance to make new friends - or even find love - while making a difference to the lives of abandoned animals. Read More

Karen Schmidt is one of our fabulous guest speakers at the Ascend leadership development days for senior women in Brisbane on 17 February and has a raft of experience when it comes to growing engaging leaders.  According to Karen, the key to unlocking the discretionary effort that lies within your employees is simple: give them the right leader and engagement will occur naturally. Read More