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What woman do you know who is assuming bold leadership to change the world? I met an inspirational powerhouse of a woman last year who continues to inspire me today. Paula Fellingham's mission is to enlighten women's minds and empower women's hearts for a better world. She is dedicated to empowering women and families around the world through the 'Women's Information Network' and the 'Global...

What does your voice communicate about you? Would you like to connect more effectively with more confidence and clarity when you speak to your clients,prospective clients, and your staff? Your voice is closely linked to your state of well-being and confidence. How you project your voice and your energy impacts how you feel as well as how you help your clients to feel. Have you ever...

When I saw Kevin Roberts, Worldwide CEO of Saatchi and Saatchi speak last year, he said something that stuck: What our customers want more than anything else is a sense of intimacy, a personal connection with you and your product or service. So how do you create intimacy and connection in your...

(article to appear in Meeting NewZ magazine for conference organisers) The National Speakers’ Association of New Zealand (NSANZ) has awarded Sally Mabelle the ‘Inspirational Speaker of the Year’ 2011 award. This is the first time the award has been made nationally and the...

Imagine a culture where all people feels aligned and connected with a clear sense of purpose, and there is consequently a great sense of goodwill, cooperation, productivity, and innovation as a result. It's well known that your emotions as a leader are contagious, and that you set the tone for...

What’s your net worth? When you hear this question, do you automatically think of your financial income and assets? Or, do you think of your contribution to society or your inherent ‘worth and dignity’? In an interview just two weeks ago, the prime minister of Bhutan,...

WARNING: some of the content below may be upsetting I’ve just returned to New Zealand after 9 days in the States where I was called in after a very sad and shocking event. My 15 year-old nephew, Will, had committed suicide. His mother, my sister, found him hanging from his belt in his...

I recently returned from a week in Rarotonga where I had the chance to slow down and enjoy being. I layed in the hammock under the palm tree, gazing out on the warm blue ocean, and enjoyed feeling the breeze gently caress my skin. I also took the opportunity to practice mindfulness or 'the art...

In the business world, the word 'LOVE' is rarely used, yet that's exactly what most people really want - we ALL want to be loved - so how do you become a leader in expressing LOVE in a business context? It boils down to one word...INTEREST. In sales as well as customer service, sincere...

When you hear the word 'play' used in the context of 'leadership', what comes to mind? Do you have a positive, negative, or mixed response? Do you think 'irresponsible, childish, unfocused,?' OR do you think 'enthusiastic, spontaneous, and creative'? I used to think that being a leader...

A couple months ago, I learned a painful lesson which made me realise the importance of focusing on 'the bigger picture' of whatever I’m doing. I was preparing to facilitate a leadership...

If you'd like me to send you a copy of my article published in the NZ Herald Business Section,on the 12th June, 2010, please email me and I'll gladly send it to you. (It was not published online -...

Imagine a company culture where team members feels aligned and connected with a clear sense of purpose, and there is consequently a great sense of goodwill, cooperation, productivity, and...

How comfortable are you in your own skin? How much of your authentic self do you share with the world? What stops you from expressing yourself fully? I’d like to invite you to look at...

How confident do you feel when you stand up to speak? How connected do you feel to yourself and to your audience? If you're like most people, you are a bit glossophobic (afraid of public...

How confident are you being direct and open with your prospective and current customers or with your sales team? Do you avoid telling people things that you’re afraid they might not like to...

Have you ever had your mouth washed out with soap? I have. I remember when I was eight years old saying 'I hate you' to my mom and having her grabbing me by the arm and marching me over to the...

Are you on track with living your passionate purpose? Are you a leader in that you inspire those around you? Are you moving in a clear direction? Would you like to take more intentional action...

Do you speak like a leader? Whether you're speaking to a large group, a few people, or even to one person, do you consider yourself to be inspirational and motivational? Why or why not? I...

Have you ever held in your feelings during a meeting, not wanting to offend by speaking your mind? Then, afterwards, you think of all the things you SHOULD have said? Have you ever felt angry...