Forgiveness

Posted in Inspirational Messages, Motivational, News, relationships, values, team building, personal development, Doing Life Better, Generosity on Apr 20, 2013

Forgiveness is one of the best gifts you can give to anyone. It can set people free and help them to start again without guilt and shame. What a treat to cut someone free from their past behavior and your hurt, pain or disappointment. So why aren’t we more generous and forthcoming with this gift? Holding on to it doesn’t help you or anyone else, so why do we do it? Laziness? Pride? Maybe wanting to control, punish or manipulate?

Forgiveness is a chasm closer. It can close a gap that has been between two people for years just because you chose not to forgive at the time. Sincerity is a powerful...

Strive for progress, not perfection!

Posted in News on Feb 08, 2013

This is one of my codes to live by. It is part of my life philosophy and has allowed me to enjoy my imperfect progress towards my goals even when I wanted to do a better job. Having a wise, thought out philosophy to live and work by is key when pressure mounts and stress rises. Do you have a clear pathway (set of rules) to cope with challenge, pressure and stress?

Have you ever articulated the philosophy by which you want to live and work? In tough situations what is your default position? Having a “Code To Live By” has helped me navigate some very tricky seasons in my life and situations alon...

Start Again!

Posted in Motivational, News, values, goals, change, Doing Life Better, Life Skills on Jan 03, 2013

Often people make New Year’s resolutions that are not kept. I know that’s not you, but I wonder if other people (!) write down what they think they should do instead of those things that are really in their heart to do?

I love the fact that January is a time of holidays and hopefully rest and reflection. Even for those who don’t take a long break, sometimes the pace of work and life is a little slower so there is time to think. Can I suggest that we all determine to use this time well?

How well do you know yourself and what you really value in life? When did you last sit down and describe you...

Doing Christmas Better

Posted in News on Dec 07, 2012

Christmas is almost upon us. Do you quake with anxiety at the thought of it or celebrate the season that’s meant to be joyful. Could you do life better this Christmas? Have you worked out what is really important to you and to those you love during this season? Maybe you need time to discuss it and make a plan.

Do you realize that Christmas is about expressing and receiving love? The birth of a saviour is love personified! Love is more than a feeling. It is commitment in action. You may not feel loveable, loving or loved, but you can change this. Start by having an attitude of gratitude for wh...

The main reason is family

Posted in News on Oct 26, 2012

As I write I am in the air flying to America. I have the privilege of delivering a keynote presentation on Leadership at a large conference in Boise, Idaho. I get excited at the prospect of sowing what I have and what I know into the lives of others. I also get excited at who I get to meet. There are seven speakers at this conference. Some you might know include Rudy Giuliani (Mayor of New York when the Towers came down), Sarah Palin (former Vice Presidential candidate) and Stephen Forbes (Chairman and Editor-in Chief of Forbes Media), and I get to meet them and learn from them.

Why me? I thin...

Power Up 360

Posted in News on Sep 14, 2012

I'm honoured to be speaking at the AEIC Super Conference from the 4th till the 6th of October

I'm Soon to be surrounded by a “heard” of great Aussie speakers and hundreds of business builders in my favourite city. See you there.

Welcome to my world!

Posted in News on Sep 14, 2012

It is so good to connect with you at last. Recently I have been really busy, and all of us have had to learn to live with challenges that we have not faced before. Some of you have waited a long time to connect. I apologise for that and commit to providing great ideas and tools to help you thrive, on a regular basis.

I really felt the need to put aside some time at the start of this year to clear my head and get some clarity around my direction for this new season of my life. One of my “big rocks” is to help you make smart choices which will take you to a better place. One outcome of my quiet ...

Power Up 360

Posted in News on Sep 14, 2012

On the 17th of October I'm Speaking at the Power Up 360 Conference in the U.S.

I'm Very excited to be sharing this big, big stage in the U.S. with some of my favourite people.

Welcome to my world!

Posted in News on Jan 24, 2012

It is so good to connect with you at last. Recently I have been really busy, and all of us have had to learn to live with challenges that we have not faced before. Some of you have waited a long time to connect. I apologise for that and commit to providing great ideas and tools to help you thrive, on a regular basis.

I really felt the need to put aside some time at the start of this year to clear my head and get some clarity around my direction for this new season of my life. One of my “big rocks” is to help you make smart choices which will take you to a better place.

One outcome of my quiet ...

Motivational Inspirational Speaker Wins Local Award

Posted in Motivational on Apr 26, 2010

In July 2001, Aussie motivational inspirational speaker, Lisa McInnes-Smith was recognised worldwide when she was inducted into the “Speakers’ Hall of Fame” in the USA.  Now her motivational speaking talent has been recognised locally.

The industry of professional speaking is relatively new in Australia. It came to the surface in a very unofficial form in the 1950’s, however a professional association wasn’t formed until around twenty five years ago.  The National Speakers’ Association of Australia is now a vibrant professional speaking community influencing thousands of businesses Australia w...