Recent times have got lots of people thinking about their next professional steps. Finding yourself facing an unexpected career change can feel scary, it can be hard to know who to talk to, who to trust and what to do next. Ideally, we’d all have a mentor or leader...
For many people, the government’s COVID-19 (coronavirus) early release of super scheme has been a lifesaver, with the money accessed from retirement savings helping provide additional support at a time of economic uncertainty. In total, 1.81 million Australians have...
In my work as a Career Coach, clients regularly ask me whether they really need to have a LinkedIn profile. Usually, these clients are anti-social media and are not completely comfortable having all their business available for public consumption. I appreciate that...
It is important, now more than ever, to look after our health and wellbeing, because it is powerful stuff. Women’s Health week is fast approaching, from the 7th till 11th of September, reminding us all to take the time to check in on our health and continue to make...
One of the first and main concerns that arise for a travelling woman when she thinks about venturing solo is how to travel safely alone. “I would love to travel alone, but I think it’s very dangerous…”, “Don’t you feel insecure travelling alone?”: these...
With the coronavirus pandemic rapidly worsening every day, no doubt you may be wondering how you can protect yourself financially, especially if the coronavirus impacts your ability to work. The good news is that insurance will cover you in many cases, but not all....
We are in the middle of a working-from-home revolution in Australia right now. In fact, 68% of Australian employers allowed remote working in 2019; so this is a trend we don’t expect to slow down any time soon. While working from home can sound great to some people,...
Q&A with Lisa Wagner, Principal of Doolan Wagner Family Lawyers. Are you separating and want to know what’s best for your children? Here are our trusted answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about separation and child custody. Q: What’s the...
Everyone wants to pay less on their mortgage and refinancing is one strategy that can help lower your interest rates, but is it worth it? We take a look at how you can get the most out of refinancing. Why refinance? Generally, people refinance to negotiate a better...
Photo credit: “Football Towards Freedom” from Wolfpack Games The act of Mindfulness involves focusing on the present moment. It is the ability to be present and fully engaged with whatever you are doing; free from distraction or judgment, and the ability to be aware...
