There’s a lot of talk about social media and how we all need to be “connected” for business as well as pleasure, but when I’m asked what I recommend in terms of social media strategy my response is always the same: what is your expected return on investment?  That will then drive the level of activity and the platform(s) you choose.  For me, my goal is to make $10,000 per month in consulting and speaking business via social networking sites, and I usually achieve it (primarily via LinkedIn).  In case you’re thinking about ramping up your social media efforts, here’s a few thought starters on what has worked for me: Read More

Women's Network is a membership-based organisation that empowers women to reach their full potential in business. With over 15,000 members, it has been educating, guiding and supporting women in their pursuit of success for over two decades, helping them to turn their start up or newly founded businesses into profitable enterprises. Read More

In the spirit of mixing business and pleasure, I'm organising a few fun networking opportunities this year... starting with a Twilight Concert at Taronga Zoo, Sydney with none other than BJORN AGAIN and their favorite ABBA tribute.  I've organised a group booking so we can all get together, share some news, make new friends and just enjoy a fun night out on Sydney Harbour.  Bring a picnic basket and blanket - or buy your food and wine there. Read More

Well it's been a while... but I'm finally back in Melbourne over the next couple of weeks speaking first on The Female Leadership Journey at CPA Australia networking luncheon next week, and the week after as well at the Executive Assistants Network conference.  I'd love to connect face to face with as many of my blog followers and friends as I can while I'm there... after all, it's not much fun being in another city if you've got no-one to share it with! Read More

Congratulations to Georgie and the team at the Queensland Rural Women's Network who launched a new online newsletter this week.  If you're a rural woman - or just looking for some inspiration from women who really know how to trail blaze - you can might like to check it out. Read More

It's spring time... time for renewal and for business that means networking!  Did you know that you can enjoy the sphinxx member discount of 25% at Network Central's networking breakfasts in Sydney and Melbourne? Read More

So today I’m in Brisbane speaking at the Executive Assistants Network conference here, on behalf of Voxy Lady – Australia’s only women’s speakers bureau.  If you have a conference or event to organise, you know it will be a bigger success if you get the gender balance right. And if you’re looking for fantastic women speakers, contact Deb Carr at Voxy Lady and she’ll be only too happy to help. Read More

Over the past week I've received a couple of emails from friends who are recruiting - both are great roles that I'm sure one of you would love! Read More

A special thank you to Karen James and the team at Women in Focus for inviting me to their official website launch party last week.  Held in a funky antique inner-city warehouse, it was a great chance for me to meet new women who are serious about business, reconnect with some friends and associates, and of course taste the decadent Champagne Jacquesson on offer (ahhhh, the Champagne!)  Read More

I'm often asked "wouldn't there be more women at the top of the food chain if they'd all just help one another?"  Some of you will know that I've long held a view on The Rapunzels and The Ladderkickers (The Rapunzels are the ones you want to work with)... and last week I had the chance to meet a whole new gathering of (male and female) Rapunzels at the Head Over Heels pitch night.   Read More