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Deb Johnstone Success Coach and NLP PractitionerWhat to do when setting a goal feels impossible
Each January there seems to be much talk about setting a goal or a new year’s resolution. There is often a big hoo ha about which is best, but we do know that both encourage growth in our lives, businesses or careers. However, there are times when goals or new year's...
Starting A New Year Well: What cyclone preparation can teach us
Cyclones are a natural weather pattern here in Tropical Far North Queensland, Australia where I live. And because they are natural it’s a challenge we are pretty comfortable with preparing for during our wet season. However sitting waiting for a cyclone to pass in...
Why letting go is essential if you want your business to grow
As a mother of adult sons, one of the greatest lessons I have learned was the art of letting go. Having coached many women in the same situation, I also know I am not alone. And on reflection this is very much the same as birthing and growing a business. When we have...
Self Sabotage: Two Small Words That Can Stop You Living Your Dreams
Self sabotage is often talked about as if it’s something outside of our control. Patterns like procrastination, distraction, giving up too early, delaying starting are all seen as self sabotaging behaviour. Patterns like these are sometimes portrayed as quite complex;...
You Are Always Networking: Never Judge A Book By It’s Cover
Have you ever felt judged or disrespected while out socially, in a customer service situation or when networking? “Don’t judge a book by its cover” is a quote by English novelist George Eliot and I have to say it’s some of the best advice I’ve heard. It serves in all...
How to build beneficial people networks even online
Building people networks has always been one of my favourite activities. This is something I was doing well before I started my own business. I am a connector at heart and love chatting. One of my gifts is connecting people to people in an effort to help them achieve...