When I tell people that I work to help ensure government’s decisions are the very best they can be to benefit the whole community, I am often confronted with eye rolls, groans or any number of expressions that tell me the people I am talking...
I caught up with Business Essentials Daily Podcast recently to discuss how to deal with government departments for the best results. Listen here...
I had an enjoyable conversation with Zoran Sarabaca about influencing governments to achieve change. Is there a change you’ve wanted to see in your industry that can benefit the government, community, and industry? This episode is for you. In this episode, Elaine Abery joins me in...
Dear Here to Help, I was riding the bike path in Jesmond, beside the bypass, and a pole was sticking out at 45 degrees. I didn’t see it as it was in the tree shadows and was not marked with any tape or paint. I hit...
I am excited to be presenting a webinar next week with Chiang Lim on 8 December 11:00-12:00 for Australasian Society of Association Executives. The webinar will talk about "getting a seat at government's table Post-Covid" Webinar: Getting a Seat at Government's Table Post-Covid...
How to Influence Local, State or Federal Governments and Achieve Change with Elaine Abery Is there a change you’ve wanted to see in your industry that can benefit the government, community, and industry? This episode is for you. In this episode, Elaine Abery joins me in...
I am often asked about outdated laws or government decisions. Sometimes, laws or government decisions just seem so out of step with modern life, that you might wonder what is going on. Why and how does this happen? Well, the answer is that there are so many...
Earlier this year, I was honoured to be interviewed as part of the #WomenWhoLead series that celebrates female leaders who are paving the way for the next generation. More details here...
Dear Here to Help, I am in a group with other businesses and professionals and we were recently discussing how to get better results from government. Some members of our group said “don’t bother” – government won’t change their minds based on the likes of us....
Dear Here to Help, I was going for my morning walk recently and noticed a big hole in the path. I was quite concerned that somebody may come to grief tripping on it. I wasn’t sure what to do and eventually someone suggested that I contact the...