Ever heard the saying, "The fortune is in the follow-up"?
Your network is your lifeline, but let’s be real, without a regular reconnection - follow-up - your network is not as strong as it could be and connections lose strength.

During a recent MasterMinds meeting, one member shared how they felt demotivated by follow-up they knew they had to do. The list was ready, but the drive was just not there.

As a group, we brainstormed alternatives that feel more natural and, guess what? They left the session inspired, armed with actionable ideas, and even launched a follow-up challenge for  the rest of us to get on track too!

Here are some practical, approachable follow-up ideas you can try today:

1. Share a resource
Instead of a generic “checking in” email, send an article, podcast, or tool relevant to your last conversation that you have come across and appreciated. It shows you’re paying attention to others and adds value.

2. Celebrate their wins
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Are You a Good Listener?

Listening is a key factor in communication—and one that’s highly overlooked.

There are so many ways to listen, but you can divide them into two main categories:

Listening to understand 
Listening to answer

Of course, we all think we do the first one. But in reality, do we? ‍

Be honest with yourself:  
Somebody tells you something (it’s a deliberately vague scenario so it can apply to any situation).

Do you:

🅰 Share an experience or thought that comes to mind from what they say?
🅱 Ask a question for them to elaborate on what they are saying?

You may do a bit of both depending on the scenario, but try to pay attention to which one you do more instinctively.

I love this quote from the Dalai Lama:
‍ “When you talk, you are only repeating what you know. When you listen, you can learn something new.”

If you want to tweak your listening skills in tiny ways for a few days you can register for the: ...

How to identify and then build into your processes the power of the wow effect on your clients?

That was our challenge at Julie de Meyers workshop "The WOW effect"

We came together at our very own clubhouse in a buzz of ambition and action for yet another insightful and practical workshop, ready to take our customer experience to the next level.

Here are a few of the key takeaways we came away with:

 Identifying Your Ideal Client's "WOW" moments
Julie guided us through a deep dive into understanding our target audience, helping us see how tailoring experiences can create lasting connections. Build the emotional connection.

Creating Unforgettable Customer Journeys
From small, thoughtful gestures to unexpected delights, we explored strategies to surprise and engage customers in ways that build loyalty and set businesses apart. You're doing them naturally already, how about incorporating it into your process?

Harnessing the Power of Word-of-Mouth
The best marketing is a happy...

 About Vegan cooking...

We had a fantastic workshop last week attended by vegans, vegetarians and simply curious people (me!) whereby we learnt all sorts of fascinating facts about vegan cooking.

For example: did you know the juice from chick peas can be whipped up like egg whites and used in its place? The proof is in the pictures!

We had a delicious gnocchi with creamy and sage sauce topped with shiitake .... hmmm

Thanks again Tosca Olivi for the fun and informative morning!

Have a look for all the different types of upcoming events on the website. There is definitely something in there for you too, come and join us!

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Days can pass by in a blur and leave us feeling; "What did I DO today?" yet we haven't had a moment to ourselves... It can leave us feeling feeling busy but unproductive.

I tend to refer to a very basic time-tracking exercise to help reclaim control.
"Awareness is the greatest agent for change..."

Tempted to get started too?

1. Set Up a Tracker
 Use a notebook or a simple spreadsheet with days down the side and hours or categories across the top. Don't overthink it or this is where you will already lose way too much time!

2. Define Categories
 Group your activities (e.g., Admin, Marketing, Family, Leisure) and assign each a color.

3. Estimate and Track 
 First, create a rough pie chart of where you *think* your time goes. Then, log daily activities without overthinking—just build the habit.

4. Review Your Month
 Tally up your time, create a final pie chart, and compare it with your initial guess. Does it align with your goals?

This simple exercise offers...

This workshop is facilitated by Helen von Dadelszen.

The details:

Date:                ...

 Money. As entrepreneurs, it’s something we all wrestle with.

Whether it’s pricing, undervaluing ourselves, doing too much for free, or simply *avoiding* those sales conversations altogether. Sound familiar?

The truth is, many of us are sitting on a minefield when it comes to money mindset. But guess what? Chipping away at these limiting beliefs can be liberating. I've found that working on my own mindset has not only boosted my confidence but also helped me run my business more effectively. And yep, it's an ongoing journey!

If you're ready to dig into your own money mindset and start making some shifts, I’ve rounded up some resources that might just be the game-changer you need:

1. Denise Duffield Thomas – Money Mindset Mentor
Denise is all about getting real with your money stories. Her books, videos, and courses offer a no-nonsense approach to overcoming money blocks and building abundance. If you want some tough love from an Aussie who tells it...

Shocked then so grateful...

I finally got round to doing my recap numbers for 2024 and as I tallied up the registrations to the various events I held over the year it sunk in slowly that last year was truly a magical year.


Over 30 events held

Close to 200 participants attending

For me, these numbers are big.

I hadn't realised at all that there were so many of us, already active in my little community as was simply more aware of who is a member. 

"Look at the bigger picture to get clearer overview" The ever practical and smart Pauliina Rasi said. 
And I'm so grateful she did because I would likely not have done this anytime soon without her encouragement.

I really took a leap of faith at the start of the year because I felt the urge to bring people closer together and share our experiences and knowledge so we can grow and thrive in a much smarter way as a group, vs everyone struggling to do it ALL on their own.

It really is a simple idea: create a space for...

At the workshop held by Masha Dalanay we dove into the topic!

As a group we were eager to dive into the topic and gain clarity on how to make more targeted business decisions. 

We brought our laptops to work on our own numbers in real time and left with some great insights:

Understanding Your Margins
We explored which services or products deliver the best margins, helping participants identify their most profitable offerings. Breaking down offerings revealed hidden costs and clarified profitability, sparking some nice clarity for the goals of the year!

Break even points
The break even point sounds simple enough theoretically. But when it comes to evaluating it per service, how to split your total and variable costs across the different services... For example do you split it by the revenue % the service brings in or by the time they take you? As everything, it all depends, but well worth having a think about it for your own business structure as we develop (or...

That happened to me recently, and it didn't feel great to say the least.

I had mixed up a few details for one of the workshops due to a change we made to it initially, with plenty of time. But the chain of actions I needed to put in place to reflect the changes were not done well. I went too fast... 

As a result, both the location was not correct for some people and there was a mix up in the timing causing some confusion as we got started.

It was not the end of the world, and the workshop went well thanks to our fantastic facilitator, but it had me feeling very silly, embarrassed and angry at myself.

The thing is.... we all drop a ball at one point in time don't we?
Much as we try to stay on top of everything, it can happen. At least that's what I would tell someone. 
And if we never want to fail, we might as well do nothing at all to avoid the risk...

So why is it hard to apply that for myself?

I don't have an answer but I did think it was interesting to simply share the...