Creating my not-for-profit consultancy practice from nothing, to be what it is today, has been the highlight of my career so far. It has enabled me to connect and work with so many incredible people doing amazing and life-changing things. And it has opened my eyes to...
There's nothing I love more than that little fist-pump moment you get when you create something new, and you get to see that you've produced something of value for those for whom you created it! For me, these kinds of creations usually evolve from ideas that I have...
I just LOVE networking! How about you? There's no doubt that networking, meeting new people, and being exposed to new ideas are great ways to find inspiration, expand your own thinking, and develop yourself. But not everyone loves networking, do they...some people...
While I tend to work with larger NFPs these days, I still love to work with passionate local community NFPs when the opportunity arises. These local organisations are so often the glue that holds together our rural, regional and remote communities - and even our urban...
I've always had a curious mind - whether it's been about needing to understand how things work, or what makes people tick, or why we need to do things the way we do. Making sense of the world around me is something that I have always found really interesting, and I...
At school I was regularly in trouble for talking in class. So it's no surprise to me that, as an adult, I have always thrived on connecting with people - talking to them, hearing their stories and experiences, and (of course) sharing mine. Networking events have...
What makes an organisation decide to engage me to come in and work with them? A bit like when I wrote recently about who might be my typical client, there's not really a one-size-fits all answer to that question...rather it is a range of issues, a variety of...
I have always tried to live by the philosophy that you should strive to lead by example. So in my 30+ years of personal involvement with not-for-profits, whether I have been the President, the Secretary, or an ordinary board member, I have always tried to take the...
“How do you help not-for-profits?” This is a question I’m asked often…in a nutshell, I support not-for-profit boards and executives to improve their organisation’s governance and overall effectiveness. And I do this in a range of ways. Through my various training...
"Who do you work with?" This is a question I often get asked...and in some ways, it's a hard one to answer! Because I work with all sorts of organisations. While they are generally not-for-profits, I have also worked with small businesses over the years, but these...
For me, it's always been about the people. When I look back on my career, the work I have been drawn to has always been about helping other people in one way or another. When I was still at Uni, I started a casual job working as a support worker in group homes for...
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