by John Drury | Oct 8, 2021 | Personal Growth, Planning
NSW has achieved the 70% vaccination rate that triggers the lifting of some of the restrictions we have all endured to stay safe from the delta variant of the Covid-19 virus. In 2 weeks we will be 80% double vacc’d, and on Dec 1 most restrictions will be lifted for...
by John Drury | Sep 6, 2021 | Personal Growth, Planning, Self Leadership
Self-care starts with healthy self-respect One of the key discoveries I made as I recovered from a shattering burnout experience in 2007 was how little I was used to prioritising my own self-care. Others can help with this, but we each must take responsibility for our...
by John Drury | Aug 16, 2021 | Personal Growth, Planning, Self Leadership
With Sydney and now the whole of our state (NSW) under health orders that restrict us to staying within 5Kms of home, the idea of a holiday seems impossible. Many of us are feeling quite hemmed in. Australians are among the most travelled people on the planet. With...
by John Drury | Jul 9, 2021 | Personal Growth, Planning, Self Leadership, Small Business
In our busy lives there is rarely spare time to stop and think. I mean really think deeply about your business and life. If you wait until there is nothing to do, you will never have thinking time. Perhaps a business closure due to Covid restrictions may force you to...
by John Drury | May 31, 2021 | Leadership Articles, Personal Growth, Planning, Self Leadership, Small Business
I learned a valuable business leadership lesson when I was introduced to mountain bike riding on the winding tracks of the beautiful Blue Mountains. Most of the tracks we ride on are narrow walking tracks carved out along ridges and down into the gullies of the rugged...
by John Drury | Apr 19, 2021 | Leadership Articles, Planning, Self Leadership, Small Business
Too many businesspeople are undermined or sabotaged in their business journey by neglecting their own personal growth. The investment of time and energy into growing and learning is far more important than chasing every deal and opportunity that comes along. I have...