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In the Sydney Writers' Centre podcast series, I interview authors so you can find out why they write and what keeps their creative juices flowing. Our podcast is available on our website or via iTunes.
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The Power of Words
Words can have a powerful effect. Use them well.
Why story-telling is so important in business.
My discussion with Suzi Dafnis at the Dell Rio event, 2011
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Video interview with Scott Stratten, author of “UnMarketing”
1 May 2012
Scott Stratten is the author of “Unmarketing: Stop Marketing, Start Engaging”. He firmly believes that establishing relationships with your business’s customers is your first priority before you try to sell anything to them. I had the great pleasure of interviewing him recently where we discussed his philosophy of Unmarketing and why it is so revolutionary an idea. [...]
Interview: Kim Kyosaki
7 March 2012
Kim Kyosaki, successful entrepreneur and writer, passionately believes in empowering women to claim their financial destiny. I interviewed her recently and gained fascinating insights into this dynamic woman on a mission. [...]
Promoting your business with books
2 December 2011
Books are fast becoming the new business card and a great new marketing tool for any business. [...]
BNET Video “The Venture”: The importance of business awards
12 October 2011
In this BNET video, Australian Businesswomen’s Network’s Suzi Dafnis, Flying Solo’s Robert Gerrish and I talk about the importance of business awards. Why should you enter? [...]
BNET Video “The Venture”: The Ideal Workplace
28 September 2011
I was thrilled to be asked to be on this panel with Suzi Dafnis and Robert Gerrish for BNET’s new video show “The Venture”. Suzi is the community director of the Australian Businesswomen’s Network and Robert is the founder of the small business community, Flying Solo. We talk about the ideal workplace for business owners – and you get a sneak peek at what ours look like! [...]
Why story-telling is so important in business
4 August 2011
If you’re a business owner, the power of storytelling – about your customers, your successes, your passions – is vital. In this video with Suzi Dafnis, community director of the Australian Business women’s Network, I chat to Suzi about the [...]
My interview with best-selling author and social commentator Bernard Salt
21 July 2011
It’s a rare skill to be able to turn dry statistics and demographic data into a hilarious book. But that’s exactly what Bernard Salt has done in “The Big Tilt”. In this video, Bernard talks about writing, Australian society and [...]
How to market using YouTube
30 June 2011
I was amazed recently when I interviewed someone on video. At the end of the video, they said they were happy for the video interview to go online – but just not on YouTube. Why? [...]
Amber MacArthur: social media expert and author of “Power Friending”
14 April 2011
Amber MacArthur is a broadcaster (she’s on primetime TV in Canada), podcaster (net@night on the Twit network), speaker and author of “Power Friending: Demystifying Social Media to Grow Your Business”. She’s also been touted by “Canadian Business” as “Canada’s top [...]
What did I learn from South By South West
29 March 2011
As regular readers will know, I recently went to the South by South West Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas. It was fascinating to meet with and hear from a range of successful authors and to attend the sessions on The [...]

