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Love languages matter, regardless of whether that’s in your personal relationship, working life, managing a team, or running a business. So as we discuss the various love languages think about what you have or are experiencing with your romantic partner, Look deeply and observe what they need to feel loved and appreciated. 

In the workplace observe what makes you feel connected in your role and with your team members or direct reports.

Love is all around us and each of communicate it in a different way.

When I'm discussing workplace love languages I am only speaking from the point of view of above-board working relationships. That's my little disclaimer. It's not about affairs of the heart in the office!

We require a certain amount of emotional intelligence to stay connected and have meaningful relationships that foster communication, connection and intimacy, and love languages help that to happen. 

So what are the 5 love languages? Tune in to learn more.

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Sally Prosser is the go-to person for Voice and Public Speaking. She will help to calm your nerves, warm up your voice, and ditch self doubt. She will help you to speak with influence, with flow, and with soul. Tune in here to learn her story and to listen to the amazing tips and tricks. 

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LEARN WHY RESILIENCE, REINVENTION AND EQ CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE:

I'm pleased to introduce Andrew Andrews, a self-proclaimed nerd, who began learning all things computers and programming back in the 80's, and that means he's seen a lot in the area of data management.

Andrew Is both analytical and creative.  He is a Data Governance Manager, Group Risk Information Delivery at ANZ, Vice President of DAMA International, President DAMA Australia, Member of the International Advisory Committee at Data Leaders, and a Past Chair at Radio Fresh927 where he is a life member.

Andrew possess an incredible amount of emotional intelligence, and he uses this skill to inspire the teams around him.  He is a family man, whose other passion is music, and you will learn about Andrew's incredible outlook and mindset when you tune in. 

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Meet Michael Taliangis, a public servant with an entrepreneurial spirit, and witty sense of humour. Tune in to listen to the story of Michael and the wisdom that he shares.

Here are a few corrections from his interview:

The mention of Kalamata should actually be Amphetta near Delphi

The mention of the Angican Church in 1937 should actually be the Holy Trinity Church

With reference to HIV Aids. The lecturer was Professor Henderson

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The end of financial year is approaching quickly, so I'm chiming in here to make sure you've got your head around the things you need to think about, or to take action on. BEFORE 30 JUNE Consider what you'd like to prepay before 30 June. It might be new plant and equipment, leasing a vehicle, office supplies, stationery, creditors or investing in your staff by way of training and courses. Here's a little plug for the eCourse for Entrepreneurs, a course for business owners, startups, and managers.

It is also a good time to discuss insurance needs with your broker. You may have important changes to your business that should be taken into account when renewing the policies.

When claiming any deductions for your business, be sure to have records to support the expenses that you claim. So, what are some of the deductions? These may relate to travel expenses, computers and/or tools and machinery, motor vehicle expense, or website and IT costs. Conduct a stocktake so that you have accurate records of stock on hand. After the final pay-run is processed before 30 June you will need to make sure that you have met all the superannuation requirements with regard to reporting and payments. For this financial year there is a super contribution cap of $27,500. What does this mean? Say your salary is $80k, super on that amount will be $8,400 and that's what will be paid during the year into your Superfund. The difference between $27,500 (being the cap) and $8,400  (being the year's contribution) is $19,100 and that would be the extra amount of superannuation that you can contribute to your fund. It's important to speak to your accountant and financial advisor about this. If a super cap payment is made, it needs to happen before 30 June. Engage an external consultant to reconcile the end of year payroll summaries. This will help to confirm that payments paid  for salaries, super, PAYG or other payments to staff or to yourself if you're flying solo, indeed match the records lodged at the Australian Taxation Office through Single Touch Payroll. If they don't match, then you've got time to remedy the situation.

AFTER 30 JUNE If you’re running a business you are most likely using an accounting platform like MYOB, Xero or the like.

• Download bank statements to 30 June for your everyday business account, VISA, AMEX, other credit cards, or business savings account
• Reconcile all your bank statements to 30 June
• Collate copies of expenses paid for your business
• Download share portfolio statements
• Collate expenses paid for property investments (utilities, insurance, repairs and maintenance, land tax, annual rental statement), and any bank loan statements
• Prepare and collate a copy the April-June quarter BAS statement
• Collate copies of insurance invoices paid (life, travel, computer, public liability, professional indemnity, landlord)
• Lodge WorkCover declaration for the financial year and an estimate of remuneration for the new financial year

You or your bookkeeper will be able to access the data and run the necessary end of financial year reports.

• Profit and Loss Statement
• Trial Balance
• General Ledger
• Debtors
• Creditors

This email is for information purposes only, and it is recommended that you speak to your accountant or financial advisor to obtain professional advice.   With warmest regards and best wishes for a happy financial year, Eugenia xx ***Until 30 June 2023 the introductory investment for the eCourse for Entrepreneurs is $397. The represents a savings of hundreds of dollars. Enroll now :)

The desire for reinvention can be caused by feelings that you’re stuck in a rut, or that you wish to change direction or careers, or perhaps you are going through some sort of personal crisis.

So how do you reinvent yourself? Well firstly you need to become comfortable with asking some very pertinent questions about yourself, your direction and your objectives. Secondly, you need to answer these questions honestly.

Consider accessing your current situation and what it is you want to achieve. Take a piece of paper and write down where you are now, what are your strengths and weaknesses, and what obstacles stand in the way of your achieving your new life.

Define your core goals and create a personal vision statement to support your reinvention. Become clear on why you want something to change. This will help you from chasing shiny objects that don’t serve you well.

List your goals and determine how realistic and achievable these goals are. 

Having clear and strong goals means that when times are tough, and obstacles arise, you will have the commitment and can-do to push through. It’s about keeping yourself focused on the objective. Tune in to learn more.

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Business and Life is not meant to be lived alone and as you face life day-in and day-out, often time you experience business, work and personal life challenges that can literally stop you in your tracks.

It may be stepping into a promotion, becoming a parent, changing or losing your job, a relationship breakdown, or not having the skill set you need to meet the next level of yourself. It might be illness or the loss of a loved one, or loss of financial security.

Margins, Marbles and Money are the 3 catalysts for changing and pivoting, and these are the main reasons people go through times of transition. Tune in to learn more.

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This week we are discussing overcoming limiting beliefs.

What are limiting beliefs? Simply put they are excuses. They are the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and what is holding us back from becoming who we are meant to be.

Limiting beliefs prevent us from reaching our full potential. Often, they are subconscious, which means we don’t even know that we have them until someone points them out to us.

Our brain is wired to conserve energy. We are comfortable in our routines, our jobs, and our relationships, and that comfort translates to not wanting to get out of our comfort zone.  We are even capable of sabotaging our own success because of limiting beliefs.

But the truth is that we all can tap into our unlimited potential. You just need to imagine in, believe, face your fears and take action.

How do you know if you have limiting beliefs? Well, some of the three common limiting beliefs include:

I don’t have time – But we all are allocated the same hours in a day. And we know that when we care about something, nothing can hold us back. But if we’re not invested in something, naturally we tell ourselves that we don’t have enough time.

I don’t possess adequate technical skills or I don’t have what it takes. – Fear of failure or fear of success can be at the core of this excuse, or fear of being seen and not doing well. But, with focus and self-belief everything can be possible.

I’m not strong enough – this belief keeps us in our comfort zone. We perceive ourselves as weak and unable to recover from failure, discomfort or rejection. The preference is to stay where we are to avoid the risk of becoming hurt.

I think if we are all honest with ourselves, we could easily identify limiting beliefs that prevent us from self-actualising. These beliefs come from a negative mindset, and a place of fear that prevents you from rising up to experience a new opportunity.

Limiting beliefs hinder progress and get in the way of your potential success. Sometimes the idea of success can be overwhelming, and staying put in your limiting beliefs makes you feel ‘safe’. Tune in to learn more.

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