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It’s time to celebrate! What are you waiting for?

Being able to recognise the good and the bad times is a key component of running a successful business. Lead by example and don’t get caught up in the tough times. However, it is harder to do this when your head is full with all the things you could improve. I decided...

How do we get people back into the office?

Connection, communication and engagement – 3 long words to describe what we all need on a regular basis. Whether you’re an introvert or extrovert or a combination, we are people and a natural component for our mental health is sociability. I often say “I’m not a...

Running a Successful Offsite

We had our first off-site for Aide de MD in Huskisson on the South Coast of New South Wales over 3 days. It was a remarkable success and created more clarity and teamwork than I had imagined. I was profoundly intent about structuring it to ensure we were effective,...

Charlotte Rimmer – Manly Woman of the Year

Charlotte Rimmer – Manly Woman of the Year

Charlotte was honoured to receive the Manly Woman of the Year Award this month. Nominated by James Griffin Manly MP, the award was presented at the Women of the Year Awards breakfast at the International Convention Centre along-side many other amazing women....

6 Steps To Ask Your Staff To Stay

6 Steps To Ask Your Staff To Stay

There are 3 main forms of interview; the “are you going to be right for my business?” interview, the “you’re leaving anyway, so please tell me what you think could be improved or addressed in mybusiness?” and the “Stay Interview”. Most people are familiar with the...

What On Earth Are You Doing Now?

Do you have a plan? If not, how are you going to get one? Leadership is about more than ensuring you and your board, team and company are all focused on the same true north. It is more than talking about mission and vision and checking the financials. It involves EQ,...

Seasons Greetings

Why is it always a surprise when I’m asked to write a wrap up for the year, because it's December again! It has been an interesting year for so many reasons and I would like to focus on some positive highlights: Angela and Alison joining our team – truly great fun,...

Returning to the Office and Setting Boundaries

Nomophobia is one of the latest words to be added to the Oxford English Dictionary. Nomophobia : Anxiety about not having access to a mobile phone or mobile phone services. Most people have felt it, but what is it and how do you deal with it? I can’t imagine how...