August 16, 2025 | Beauty of Beginnings, Current Affairs, Dare to Care-Conscious Communication, Personal Development, Stewardship, Leadership, Entrepreneurs
Really important conversations are not safe The Bendigo Writers Festival, to take place this weekend, has faced intense criticism for its late request for a code of conduct, which authors believe would restrict their ability to exercise free speech. 48 Participants...
August 14, 2025 | Beauty of Beginnings, Personal Development, Stewardship, Leadership, Entrepreneurs
Overcoming rejection Some time ago, I was sitting with my mentor, and he said that I had to get over my fear of rejection. This fear, he had observed, was what was stopping me from having everything I desired. I knew he was right. Rejection is situational. I have no...
August 13, 2025 | Beauty of Beginnings, Personal Development, Stewardship, Leadership, Entrepreneurs
I had to let go to see What is my relationship to the unknown? How comfortable am I sitting on the precipice of the emergent? Am I able to stand in the tension of uncertainty? And if so, for how long? How much is my life trapped by an identity that no longer fits? I...
August 11, 2025 | Beauty of Beginnings, Current Affairs, Personal Development, Stewardship, Leadership, Entrepreneurs
When we have nothing to hide One of my favourite quotes of all time is; In my vulnerability, I become invulnerable. A Course in Miracles. When I can stand in my full vulnerability, when I own my shame, shadow, past and present actions, I become invulnerable,...
August 8, 2025 | Beauty of Beginnings, Future of Business, Stewardship, Leadership, Entrepreneurs, Syntropic Enterprise
Unjustifiable enshittification Scale they say. We need to scale. But the small company starts with amazing customer service and ends with an AI or digital assistant, or a long, rambling message gateway. The system will be more efficient, they say. You will get better...
August 7, 2025 | Beauty of Beginnings, Personal Development, Stewardship, Leadership, Entrepreneurs
Acceptance is a form of freedom Resignation – I don’t see any possibilities, and nothing I do will make a difference. Resignation carries a negative, heavy charge. Acceptance – it is as it is. I may not like it, but I am not willing to do anything...
