You’ve Been Hacked – Lessons to Learn
Yesterday we had our info@womenwithaltitude email account hacked. I would love to blame the full moon, and maybe that had something to do with the A**hole who decided to hack gmail yesterday, but I have to face the harsh reality. We hear of cyber attacking, phishing...
Women, Girls and Vulnerability
This past week was a large celebration and I had the opportunity to connect with many women from differing seasons of life. I felt hugely grateful for the opportunity this community provides me to listen and share with other women. International Womens Day is a great...
International Women’s Day 2016
Hello everyone - Geez, apart from IWD this week, I must say that the Blue Mountains broadband network is %$^&*(!!!!!!! I made this vid at 9am sigh - Lets hope that high speed internet will reach us soon - Happy IWD everyone part 2...
You have heard this before
Some philosophers or perhaps more accurately cynical journalists say that there are no new ideas any more on earth. and at first glance this feels true doesn't it? When in a seminar or listening to a lecture or speaker I will often notice a concept repeated or you...
Sharing your story in business
One area that I think we miss sometimes is the importance of our story in our business. I recently met up with a colleague who I knew had an interesting story about how she got into her industry. My colleague was hesitant about talking about her story, she was...
Strategies for Setting Pricing (Part 2)
Last week we tackled the big topic of strategies for pricing. We talked about how we must stop undervaluing ourselves and our work. Another of my key points went a little against what the textbooks advise - In setting your pricing, you must check in internally with...
Using Social Media for Good
Happy New year to all. Last night I decided to plug into social media and take a peak at the lay of the land. I had disconnected from SM over Christmas, so I could eyeball my family and strengthen some frayed bonds with my girls and hubby after a huge year and a mad...
Lessons learnt from Oprah
Last week I had the privelege to be one of the thousands of women who attended an evening with Oprah. The atmosphere was full of grace, high energy and oodles of love for this iconic and inspiring leader. I was joined by fellow wwa members, Amanda O'Bryan, Sandra...
What do you WANT?
Good morning, What do you want? Short video messages this morning - Wherever you are is wonderful - enjoy your day, Andy...
Role models in business
This week I have been thinking about role models in business? For me, these are inspirational people who have achieved what they intended. Women who are successful, and have pushed through challenge and created the kind of business, social enterprises and...
Combining Altruism and Business
Altruism. noun the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others. I love this word, and the meaning of it in my life and business. I was introduced to altruism in my early 20's when I participated in a seminar and discovered the...
Expand our Gratitude
Last week was the anniversary of 9/11. There was a wonderful doco on SBS about the forensic process that the New York Medical examiners office undertook to attempt to identify victims and return remains to loved ones. The commitment of this team is extraordinary. Of...