A few days ago, I overheard a conversation between a young couple at a restaurant. "What's your New Year's Resolutions?" the man asked. "The same old things," the lady sighed, "eat healthier, lose weight, exercise more, earn more money." She sounded genuinely depressed by the prospect of her own year's goals! And defeated already. The truth is that over 80% … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Improve Productivity
How often do you feel like a superhero of productivity? A few weeks back my daughter was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder and Dyspraxia. It has been the culmination of months of visits and tests at Occupational Therapy. What I have found so interesting is the way this therapy and understanding brain function can be applied in our business to … [Read more...]
The Art of Authentic Branding
So what is Authentic Branding & why is it important? Large companies tout this phrase a lot. It’s seen primarily as a way of ensuring congruence within a business; that a branding promise is genuine and that they are able to deliver a service to their customers in a way that is authentic to that promise. However, Authentic Branding is SO MUCH MORE! If you run … [Read more...]
3 Steps to a Clarity
Are you launching a new project or undergoing an up-level in your business? Do you feel confused or overwhelmed about where to focus your energy first? Are you getting easily sidetracked? Any kind of up-level or restructure in a business can bring up all kinds of fears, confusion and doubts. It’s part of the process of growing. However, us creative minds do … [Read more...]
Hygge & The Art of Successful Branding on Instagram
It seems like 'Hygge' is mentioned a lot these days! If you are unfamiliar with the term, it is a Danish concept that can’t be translated into any single English word. Actually pronounced ‘hoo-guh,’ it embodies the feeling of coziness, contentment, wellness and comfort. …..…..a bit like the feeling you get snuggling on the sofa with book, a warm hot chocolate and an … [Read more...]
5 Time Hacks you NEED!
One of the phrases that I hear probably more than any other is: 'I just don't have enough time!' We are all so busy and have so many things to juggle, it can feel like a real balancing act........and that can get super stressful! One of my almost-obsessive passions, is to find new and inventive ways to simplify my life and business! It really is the key to me running 2 … [Read more...]