Archive for June, 2008

My mother hung a copy of this inspirational poem in our home as I was growing up. I heard it again yesterday and was reminded how much these words resonated with me then – and still do now. I feel this poem, written by Max Ehrmann in 1927, is a good guide for life.

“Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. Read the rest of this entry »

This article was written by Johanna Baker-Dowdell for Kidz on the Coast magazine.

Between rising interest rates and house prices and the need to establish a career, more and more women are working. And the baby boom this country is experiencing means many women are also mothers, combining paid jobs with parenting. Read the rest of this entry »

“What consumers want are experiences… Memorable events that engage them in an inherently personal way”

Joe Pine, co-Author of The Experience EconomyExperiential marketing isn’t a term used often in small business circles, however it is something to consider when you want to get your brand out there with a bang! Read the rest of this entry »

“Laughter is a tranquiliser with no side effects”. This quote by Arnold H. Glasow sums up the infectious nature of laughter and the effect it can have on humans.

Laughter is one of those unifying things that transverses all barriers – language, culture, age, sex. Who hasn’t, at some time, laughed so much they couldn’t stop, and when they did their stomach hurt? Read the rest of this entry »

This poem, by Audrey Hepburn, is beautiful and reminds us of the good things in life.For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.

For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair, let a child run his/her fingers through it once a day.
For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone. Read the rest of this entry »

Candidate Coaching is a one-to-one consulting business focused on improving candidate’s prospects in securing their perfect job.

Owner Angie Wood discovered a gap in the market for affordable and personalised interview coaching, and believes getting interview technique right is second to none when trying to get the ideal placement. Candidate Coaching launched this month. Read the rest of this entry »

I read a great quote while at the hairdresser this morning. I’m not sure who to attribute it to, but it really stuck with me:

“It’s not how many breaths you take in your life that matters, but how many moments take your breath away!”I feel truly inspired by this.