Everybody should take a holiday. By holiday we mean a proper break from work and not checking work emails every half hour, or dealing with client/team issues. The truth is that most people generally work far too hard for it to be healthy to go without a holiday. Overworking is eventually going to take its…
Ninety per cent of New Zealanders are concerned about being scammed or defrauded and one in three say they’ve been a victim. This is according to a new survey just released by Westpac New Zealand (NZ) in conjunction with this week being International Fraud Awareness Week. These findings highlight the growing importance for us to…
With so much stress every day trying to please everybody by getting everything done, it is vital to take the time to look after your mind. Looking after your mind is just as important as looking after your body although it’s not something we often think of doing. Kymberley Carter-Paige is a ‘Rapid Transformational Hypnotherapist’,…
Do you wish you could unclutter your busy and be more productive? Start today by making small changes and you will see improvements and clarity almost instantly. As a facilitator, project manager, and self-confessed process improvement nerd, Bernie Winter from Mobi Limited looks for techniques that will help to unclutter her own busy, whilst providing…
Just 22% of us have six months of expenses saved while nearly 30% have no emergency savings at all, according to a post last year from NZIER. That’s surprising because “spending less and saving more” have ranked in the top 5 list of most popular resolutions in the last three years. Angela Cheruseo, Wealth Empowerment Coach,…
What’s wrong with the picture above? Have you ever been shown how to apply makeup in a makeup consultation or lesson in a department store, MAC counter, chemist, makeup party or boutique? If so, how confident are you at applying your makeup now? If your answer is ‘not very’, you could still be confused because…
Our current physical state is a result of the thousands of mouse clicks made while slouching and text messages checked with heads bent forward. For many people this results in persistent shoulder and neck pain through to severe pain in hands and arms which can affect sleep and everyday life. Ultimately, we don’t want to…
Within 2-3 seconds of meeting someone we make our minds up about whether we want to do business with them or not. The exact same psychology applies when watching video on line. People are drawn to business owners who are authentic, real and professional. Tanya McQueen from Global Spirit Films, has been making movies for…
To deliver power presentations takes skill and practice. Whether you’re called to speak in front of one person or a crowd of a thousand, it’s likely you’re feeling some level of anxiety because you want to do a great job. As a trainer and professional speaker Carly Shorter of Realm Consulting has worked with hundreds…
For many of us 1st April will be the beginning of a new financial year. This is a great time to stop and review the past year, tidy up loose ends and plan for the year ahead. Below are some tips to ensure you get the right start to the new financial year. Write off…
