by theEmother | Aug 6, 2008 | entrepreneurial mothers, inspiring women
I have just spent the last 2 days at Sheepvention in Hamilton, Victoria, 300+ kms from Melbourne.
Why? I was assisting a buddy of mine who does the event management for such field day events on behalf of the ANZ Bank, and what a job she does… and what an inspiring woman she is. Whilst she would not like me touting how good she is, I’m going to do it anyway!…
Here is a woman who is not only the chief bread winner in her house, she has also had to deal with both personal and family related health issues as well, and does so with such a dignity and grace that it is all quite humbling really. Just another of these unsung heroes that have their own stories, but who would know…
One of my aims, through the entrepreneurial mother, would be to start collecting these stories, and cataloguing them for prosperity… apart from family members, who else will be able to appreciate and respect the strength, resilience and love that their stories involve.
Go girls!
by theEmother | Jul 2, 2008 | entrepreneurial mothers, inspiring women, so you think you're in business
hello… I trust the end of the financial year has been all that you planned, and more!…
One key article I would like to draw to your attention is the one from Tim Ferris “The 4 hour work week” … if you’ve not read this, please go here to do so (FYI – you will find this and many more articles on this blog… feel free to visit any time)
Over the last 2 months, I have given the keynote address at the Deakin Alumni breakfasts, in both Melbourne and Geelong. The feedback has been fabulous, and has even led to me taking part in research being conducted through Swinburne in regard to Entrepreneurs and their Stress Levels… who would have thought!
As I always say, be bold and opportunistic … so, based on questions I was asked in terms of offering additional assistance in making Life! work, I am now in the process of constructing a workshop which will enable, and give permission to, entrepreneurial mothers (and fathers!) to take the time out to spend on that business idea, or that plan around combining all that you do into making Life! work. The response has been most positive, with the first of the workshops in the middle of planning at the moment.
So… my question to you is… how are you going with the “The Entrepreneurial Mothers Guide to Making Life! Work”? … this workshop will be just the thing your need if you’re feeling stuck…. I will be keep you up to date as to where and when these will be running. If you think you might have a group that would benefit from having your own workshop, then just reply to this with an email requesting same.
and as a taste of what the workshop will include, plus a whole lot more please accept this fine invitation…
buy the entire book of the ” Secrets of Inspiring Women Exposed “, and get a 2nd one free
yes that’s right, get 2 for the price of 1
go on… buy one as a gift for that special someone in your life, and keep the other for yourself … to go shopping, click here
and do you want one more tempter ?…. Ok, here it is…
feel free to email this to your friends, family and colleagues so they can also do what you can do… invite them avail of this fabulous gift offer.
I would also encourage you to encourage them to “subscribe” at www.theentrepreneurialmother.com.au so that they too can begin their own path of making Life! work and of course, a beautiful relationship
as always, all suggestions readily accepted
be in touch again soon…
cheers denise
P.S. The workshop will be a 5 hour (to fit in with school hours)
LIVE “Entrepreneurial Mother – making Life! work ” … where you will spend the time that you never grant yourself on strategies and tools that you can apply right away.
PPS If you have friends or family or fellow entrepreneurial mothers you believe would be interested in this … simply encourage them to subscribe!
by theEmother | Jul 1, 2008 | entrepreneurial mothers, inspiring women
Role: Keynote Speaker
Date: Wednesday 4 June 2008
Time: Commenced 7.30am
Location: Level 2 Four Points by Sheraton – 10-14 Eastern Beach Road Geelong
Further to the Melbourne breakfast,
I have now completed both breakfasts, fortunately to rave reviews… here’s a photo of me doing my thing!
feel free to contact me to key note for your next event…
by theEmother | Jun 20, 2008 | inspiring women
Yes… I went and saw the movie last night… and you know what?
I really enjoyed it.
I must admit, I was one who used to look forward to my weekly session with the ladies, and do kind of miss them. Last nights movie reminded me why… with all their made for the screen persona’s, they are all so delightfully flawed, and these flaws are not hidden. Which is why I think we enjoy living vicariously through them, and if not that, then at least we take a little time out to reflect on our own lot… well I do/did anyway.
And my lot is fine I’m happy to report!
Are there things I would change?… yes
Are there things I would want to improve on?… yes
Are there decisions which need to be made?… yes
But then I think they’re always there really. It’s just that its so easy to keep doing what we do and not really take the time out for reflection. So this year, even though I do my annual navel gazing, I am doing it mid-year as well.
Certainly from a business point of view, there are a number of changes I will/want to make. And I will record my journey via this blog so I have a record of where I started, and where I’m heading. And will do so as I go… be useful for the end of year “review” too.
As for personal, that needs an overhaul too.
Not sure I’ll share that so much, but where there is something pertinent, I’m sure it will end up here…
by theEmother | Jun 7, 2008 | business ideas & thinking, entrepreneurial mothers, inspiring women, so you think you're in business
Regardless of your role within your business, you have goals. You may own the place and set them yourself or you may have a boss that walked in and laid them out for you. Either way, there are things that need to be accomplished before year’s end or within a few years.
Reaching some goals is pretty easy so I’m not going to talk about low hanging fruit here. I’m going to talk about a goal that either scares you to death or exhilarates you. Take a moment to think about that big goal and answer these questions…
And to help you on your way, read about others that have answered such questions and who are willing to share their answers… in the Secrets Exposed of Inspiring Women. To celebrate these, and all women in general, avail of the current Mothers Day 2 for 1 Special.
That’s right, buy a copy by clicking on this link, and get one free… very easy. Buy one for yourself and give one away to a special woman in your life…
by theEmother | May 14, 2008 | entrepreneurial mothers, inspiring women
The Australian — Page: 12 : 14 May 2008
Original article by Morris Kaplan
LexisNexis Summary
As at early May 2008, there is growing sentiment that gender does make a difference when it comes to business and investment. Despite recent claims by TV personality, Sam Newman, that women have served little purpose at board level in the Australian Football League, there is evidence to suggest that women generally tend to be better investors than men. A study by Terry Odean and Brad M Barber, of the University of California, found that women’s portfolios gained 1.4 per cent more than men’s, with single women gaining 2.3 per cent greater returns than single men. It has been suggested that women are generally less risk-tolerant and have more “long-term horizons”. Women also generally tend to ask more questions and check themselves against their peers.
No surprise here… however there’s no mention of STDs as well though (sexually transmitted debt!!), and we still know of women making these mistakes don’t we?
