How to decide who should lead a nation (Re-branding Election night)
The Ponder Room remains a neutral zone, Switzerland on the blogosphere, but lately I’ve been pondering about elections, well it’s hard not to with all the media going on. The…
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Unique way to keep your head warm in winter (job satisfaction #9 Perth Busker)
Monday … ponder this … its winter. The sun is shining on a beautifully clear blue-sky day. But the wind is absolutely freezing. It’s also strong enough to get you…
100 tips for a guilt-free Work Life Balance (Me Time now online)
Most of you will know I am passionate about helping people find more ‘me time’ and have more balanced lives. Last month I was invited to speak at a conference…
How to be a cultured inner city cool cat (Main Coone)
So you want to be a cultured inner city cool cat hey? In tune with the latest trends or better still way ahead of them. Then you might want to…
Why iPhones should come with a safe sex warning
Last Thursday night I took part in a common modern day phenomenon … multitasking. Those of you who’ve read my book Me Time will be aware of the health risks I…
My dad the CIA agent (Q&A Scott Johnson Perth Writers Festival)
At some stage most children think their dad is a superhero, a nifty cross between Superman and James Bond. He can drive really fast, has lots of gadgets you can’t…
Buying on an iPhone uncovers the Research Gene
Working in research has a myriad of benefits. Like helping design a new product that actually makes it to market, refining an ad before it goes on air, or providing…
9 restaurant marketing lessons learnt at Jamie’s Italian Perth
Last week I went into the city for a meeting, and as luck would have it, the end of the meeting coincided with the opening of Jamie’s Italian restaurant… I…
New free Apps to help quit smoking (Inside the World No Tobacco Day Campaign)
As you’ll no doubt know today is World No Tobacco Day. Over the years Quit campaigns have won numerous awards, and with that in mind I thought some of you…
A sumptuous offering at Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival 2013
Last weekend I ran away to Margaret River where the waves, country hospitality and stories heard took me even further afield. What a treat sitting listening to the likes of…
A Seven Step Sales Approach to Mother’s Day
Last Friday and Saturday I found myself ensconced at the National Achievers Congress 2013, listening to the likes of Richard Branson, and The Apprentice’s Mark Bouris, fascinating speakers. Supporting them…
When life is good #1
Sometimes you don’t need a reason to post other than to share something beautiful in the hope that it might brighten someones day. Oh and welcome Estonia, the latest place…
Can you keep a secret? (PostSecret in Australia)
Have you ever been told a secret, a really big secret? How’d you go, how long did you keep it, a day, a month, a year? What impact did keeping…
So you want to start a small business? (Surfing movie Drift premiers in Perth)
Time to reminisce about living in a country town where the streets are wide, the traffic non-existent, and there isn’t a franchised coffee shop or restaurant logo in sight. Simpler…
How good are you with a drill? (Vhils, Norfolk Hotel, Fremantle)
Really, that good? Okay then, how’d you like to have a go at turning the west side wall of a beautiful old Fremantle building into a massive piece of art then ……
Stimulation for the Soul (WA Consumer Protection Awards 2013)
A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to attend the 2013 Western Australian Consumer Protection Awards at The University Club of WA. The awards recognise the courage, tenacity…
When your ring gets stuck (Job satisfaction #8 Lords of Strut, Fremantle Street Arts Festival)
Monday … again, here’s another example of why your job is not so bad. On Easter Monday I watched Dublin brothers, the Lords of Strut, a combination of; Lord of the…
Let the escapism begin … please (Cirque du Soleil in Perth 2013)
As I drove home from the movie preview the other night, I rounded the corner and literally cried out … it’s here, it’s finally here! The tickets have been pinned…
