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Sometimes when we think we can’t do something, we simply don’t try. A crucial, yet simple question we can ask to empower ourselves is “why” When we ask ourselves “why” we can’t do something instead of just accepting a baseless belief, we can unlock doors we assume are closed. Beliefs are formed to help us to adapt to our….

One of the main points I bang on about is the importance of being open to new experiences that are unique, unusual, perhaps even a little crazy. But why do we all need to constantly challenge and stretch ourselves in order to stay ahead of the game and to avoid stagnation? Let’s dive into this….

2015 has come and gone. Sure, it’s “nice” to look back at what a wonderful job you did and give yourself a big pat on the back, but please, keep it brief. Now is the perfect time to set yourself a new challenge. The year takes off with or without us so don’t get caught….

How well equipped are you to handle a crisis? “Get out of your comfort zone” Boooring…. It’s an overused, fluffy cliché I know. Think for a moment. When you recall your most vivid memories, I’ll bet they were when you were experiencing something different. Perhaps something exciting, challenging, awkward, sad… The reason people use the….

We are taught many lessons throughout our lives. We learn every day through education, our careers, relationships, social lives… I believe the most valuable lessons we can learn are through our tougher life experiences and hardships. One debilitating habit that needs to be stamped out and left behind for good, is comparing ourselves and our….

“Nothing ever works for me!” “Why can’t my life be easier?” “I wish things were different…” We all know them and we all avoid them…The Serial Complainer! No matter what the circumstance, they’re unhappy with something, anything, everything and they don’t mind letting the world know about it either (several times over). First up, let’s….

When I was younger I remember hearing it all the time; At athletics days, swimming carnivals and weekend sports. Anywhere where there was any form of competition. I have a problem with this saying. Here’s why… When we don’t demand a persons absolute best effort, we ingrain an attitude that a mediocre performance is enough…..

I was both surprised and saddened to hear that according to the Mission Australia youth survey 2013, body image is the third greatest area of concern for young people aged between 11 and 25 in Australia. A massive 42.1% of females indicated that body image was a major concern. What is body image? “Body image….

It’s important to reassess areas of our lives from time to time. We have regular check ups. Blood pressure, teeth, cars, house security… is it too much to ask that we give our lives as a whole a much needed tune up? Sometimes we need to cut off areas of our lives that no longer….

A few weeks ago I was asked to be an ambassador for this years “Eureka Climb” An event that supports 2 amazing charities, Whitelion and Interplast. The Eureka tower is a massive 297 metres high, 89 storeys and 1622 steps in total. Each year thousands of participants take the challenge and get behind this worthwhile….

How often do we say “I really should….” or “I’ve been meaning to….” or “I’m going to”… For one reason or another procrastination can set in and excuses take the place of, and destroy action. In 2009 I had elective surgery to amputate my left leg, my second leg, below the knee. This decision followed….

One of the most important things to me during my adolescence was my social circle. Like most teenagers, I had a busy social life, as well as large friendship circles at school and through my involvement in sport. I remember so clearly thinking that adults knew nothing about the way the world “really was” and….

Being comfortable with risk. That doesn’t mean taking unrealistic risks that may result in drastic consequences, but weighing up the pros and cons of any situation, in order to make a decision that will be beneficial to our lives. In my experience, hard decisions, in particular risk laden decisions have the most power to shape….

Recently on a trip to Sydney for Sam Cawthorn’s protege workshop, I had the pleasure to meet a woman who has an amazing vision, Kerrie Phipps. Kerrie has made it her goal to ensure that we become better connected as a society through human interaction – and I’m not talking about scoring a new Twitter….

One of the earliest lessons I learnt after waking up from a 5 1/2 week coma, was the essential need for hope. Hope is incredibly powerful… There I was, lying in a hospital bed in the ICU at The Alfred Hospital, unable to move, tangled in a web of tubes and machinery. My injuries –….

Recently I have been on a completely different path in life, a path that has me operating at a superior level because it has extracted me from the norm – I have been in situations that were uncomfortable and challenged myself in many ways, this in turn has stimulated both professional and personal growth. Too….

Irrational beliefs: What are irrational beliefs – 1. Messages about life we send to ourselves that keep us from growing emotionally. 2. Unfounded attitudes, opinions, and values we hold to, that are out of synchrony with the way the world really is. A key point I speak on in my keynote is challenging irrational beliefs…..

Positivity is key! As a member of the Limbs 4 Life peer support program https://www.limbs4life.org.au I see people on a regular basis who are faced with extreme life situations/events. An area of extreme importance I focus on during these visits is POSITIVITY!!! It’s not always easy to remain positive during extreme hardship, however, I recently….

Navigating through a crisis Recent statistics on meningococcal in Australia suggest that there is around a 1 in a 100,000 chance of contracting the disease each year, and of that number only around 12% of sufferers will become seriously ill or die. So I was one of the very few people that fell into that….

5 ways to start each day on a positive note! Sometimes I battle to get moving each morning, but I have discovered that these 5 simple things have helped me to start each day well and increase my productivity! 1 – Get into a routine – Get up at a consistent time, I have found….