Books I recommend to educate, nurture and inspire you

The Dark Side of the Light Chasers by Debbie Ford

Debbie Ford explains how – consciously or unconsciously – we hide and deny our dark sides, and how it is possible to acknowledge and accept this side of ourselves and thus find the gifts they offer and reclaim our wholeness once again.

Divine Intuition by Lynn Robinson

A beautiful book, full of quotes and exercises to help you gain insight into yourself, your partner, your children and friends. Truly inspirational.

The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman

People express and receive love in different ways. Gary Chapman identifies these as the five languages of love – quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service and physical touch.

A great book to help your deepen your connection with those you love – partner, children or friends.

Flying solo: how to go it alone in business by Robert Gerrish and Sam Leader

This book offers a complete guide to going it alone in business, from how to plan and start your own solo business to totally overhauling and rejuvenating an existing business. Combines motivational and practical advice and is an excellent book for the solo professional business owner or anyone thinking about going solo.

The Invitation by Oriah Mountain Dreamer

“It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living.

I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing.”

This a favourite of mine. Based on the poem of the same name, this is a book to truly inspire you to live life more passionately and to settle for nothing less than what is real.

Law of Attraction By Michael J. Losier

This is a very easy to read and practical book on how you can make the law of attraction work for you. Michael Losier provides some great exercises for you to do to increase wealth and abundance in your life, to increase your business, to discover your ideal job or career, and to attract your ideal mate and ideal relationship. If you've heard about the law of attraction, and want to know the next step, then this is the book for you.

The Power of Subconscious Goal Setting By Scott Groves

This is the best goal-setting book I've come across. Scott Groves writes in a very clear and easy to read style. His explanation and understanding of how the subconscious mind works with goals is brillant. To gain the most benefit from this book I highly recommend you complete all the exercises.

What should I do with my life? By Po Brosonan

A great book for anyone searching for what next. Lots of very real stories.

Your Soul Purpose By Brendan Nichols

Brendan discusses the five elements that reflect your different aspects and how to awaken all five so that you can discover your life purpose and live the life of your dreams.

Links to Recommended Websites

Mums in Business is a much needed business group that focuses on mums who want to be successful in their own businesses. It has been designed for business mums who are looking for information, advice and support to help them develop their businesses at a cost that small businesses can afford. Whether you already have a business or are looking to start one, Mums in Business can help. With a combination of workshop style business building sessions, an informative website that gives you access to relevant business tools, practical documents and spreadsheets and business mentoring. It’s affordable, comprehensive and easy to use. For more information visit www.mumsinbusiness.net

How can you give your small business its best chance at being wildly successful?

We know what it’s like when you come up with a great idea for a new business venture, and all the joy and excitement that starting a new business can bring. We also know how challenging it can be for many small business owners when they take their first entrepreneurial steps. So… this is where YourSmallBizExpert.com steps in. We are here to help you and guide you in the right direction by giving you an abundance of useful resources and tips. Please come on in and have a look around our site where you’re sure to find lots of help with growing or starting your small business. Go have a look and while you’re there, grab your free guide: 60 FREE and Low Cost Ways to Get Your Business Noticed. For more information visit www.YourSmallBizExpert.com

Business Networking International is a highly professional business-networking organisation whose primary purpose is to exchange qualified business referrals and develop word-of mouth marketing strategies. It is a great environment to develop personal relationships with other local business professionals and build your own business.

Joan is currently the President of the BNI Drivers Chapter based on northside Brisbane. If you're on the northside of Brisbane and would like to see how BNI and word-of-mouth marketing can build your business, please call Joan on 0431 766 461 or visit www.bni.com.au

Personal Counselling Services

Roslyn Kaiser has a Master of Counselling, a Graduate Certificate in Mental Health and holds a Bachelor of Social Work. Roslyn uses a collaborative, respectful, supportive and personalised counselling approach reflecting up-to-date counselling practices. She helps clients with personal and relationships problems, grief and loss/bereavement, drug and alcohol, as well as anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues including trauma/PTSD,self esteem, major life changes, separation and divorce, anger, conflict and personal problems. For more information visit www.personalcounsellingservices.com.au