Energy fuels our lives, our housing, transport and infrastructure needs, through coal, wind, solar, gas, water and so on. Psychologically, humans respond to a similarly wide range of sources. The key to successfully powering yourself will vary over the course of a lifetime. As a kid, you may have loved blockbuster movies, going on hikes, […]
Is 2017 going to be your best year ever?
Those lazy, crazy days of summer Down Under… For some of you, that’s already over and you’re wanting to muster your energy. Or perhaps you’re dragging your feet and spirits, remembering how that time floating in the pool, sipping drinks or eating fish and chips (or something equally good), felt all-too-brief. Have you started the […]
Unplug, find the funny and five other things you can do to stay invigorated all year
Those lazy, crazy days of summer Down Under… For some of you, that’s already over and you’re wanting to muster your energy. Or perhaps you’re dragging your feet and spirits, remembering how that time floating in the pool, sipping drinks or eating fish and chips (or something equally good), felt all-too-brief. Have you started the […]
How to rise above your rut
We sometimes don’t know how stuck we are, until we are finally out of an often self-imposed trough. Passing phase A rut may simply be a lower level of satisfaction than your potential ‘happiness’ but not enough to derail you. It might just be a comfy place that doesn’t give you great joy, but feels […]
How to power up and get more done
The end of the year is approaching and you want to feel all is in order and you are achieving well, right? So it is time to power up and complete tasks. Can you organise yourself better? Why not mega-charge your working habits right now? Swoop and shred Grab the biggest table or flat space […]
The motivation to work: What are you really striving for?
We all go to work at least five times a week. We spend more time working than we do with our families, and most of the stresses we experience come from work. But can you answer a really important question: What are you working for? On the surface the answer is clear: we work for […]
Are you an effective leader? Find out with this 10 point check list
Leadership is not just about setting the example and setting the course. It’s also about achieving the best outcomes for the group you’re leading, while at the same time achieving results that keep your business thriving. Great leaders involve their people in decisions, plans, design, development, delivery, complaints and problem solving. The leader’s role is […]
Create a culture of collaboration
An unproductive, stressed team is often fragmented, unmotivated and lacking direction with unhealthy thinking patterns that block effective collaboration. APATHY: No one cares so why should I? LAZY: Not my role! Too hard … BLINDED: Too busy! One of the hardest things a manager has to do is to make members of the team they […]