Right now, South Australia is buzzing. People have converged from everywhere to watch a complete round of AFL games in Adelaide and regional areas. Gather round, they say. Come together. Connection matters (thank you for the invitation, Belle Baker, pictured).…

If you peek into your spam folder (go on, I’ll wait), you’ll find something fascinating. Among the cryptocurrency schemes and miracle cures, there’s a particular species of business communication that seems frozen in time. “Just circling back,” they cheerfully announce,…

In test cricket, as in business, we often mistake tradition for truth. When 19-year-old Sam Konstas stepped onto the hallowed ground of the MCG for Boxing Day Australia-India test match, he didn’t just face the world’s deadliest bowlers – he…

As we watch another year slip through our fingers like grains in an hourglass, it’s worth pondering why some business owners seem to accomplish so much while others remain trapped in the hamster wheel of routine. This weekend, spare a…

As Melbourne Cup fever grips the nation and workplace productivity takes its annual nosedive into a champagne glass, I’ve been thinking about how we small business owners could actually learn something from those four-legged athletes (besides how to look good…

If you’ve ever browsed a tourism website and felt completely uninspired, you’re not alone. This week, during my chat with Richard Pascoe on FIVEaa, I shared how my recent trip to Melbourne reminded me just how vague and unhelpful most…

The Australian sausage sizzle holds a special place in the heart of community fundraising efforts, serving as more than just a cheeky culinary tradition. Last weekend, my venture behind the grill at Bunnings, aimed at supporting my daughter’s journey to…

In Leo Tolstoy’s epic and very long novel, War and Peace, the complex tapestry of human experience is juxtaposed against the backdrop of vast historical events, offering profound insights into strategy, both in warfare and in life. As a small…