You are the company you keep

I love this statement, ‘you are the company you keep’, as it is a reminder to me that we all have a choice about the company that we share our day and valuable time with. Generally there are two sorts of people in our lives; those who put out our fire and those who ignite our fire. The fire-lighters in your life inspire. You know the ones. The people who you walk away from simply ‘buzzing’, the people you can’t wait to catch-up with again. You have a choice about who you surround yourself with each day.

Change Works have three incredible programs in the coming month that provide you the opportunity to connect with and be inspired by experts from around Australia and New Zealand.



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Focus On Kids

Maximising Outcomes for Children with Additional Needs

Do you work with, or have children with additional needs?
Are you frustrated by the pressure of competing demands?
Are you looking for new ideas or options?

This workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore practical strategies for achieving outcomes with children with additional needs. Come along to this workshop and you will:

• Get specific actions that MAXIMISE GAINS in every interaction
• GAIN CLARITY in communicating expectations
• Harness the power of LANGUAGE to your advantage
• Reconnect with your PASSION

Date: Saturday, 21st August, 2010
Time: 9am - 3pm
Venue: Holiday Inn Esplanade, Darwin
Investment: $220 (+ GST)

Download the flyer here


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Clear Choices for Women

Too often women short change themselves in their choices. They choose based on what others will think, or expect, or what they have time for.

If you have ever felt like you're not living the life you promised yourself, or that you are juggling too many balls and failing to keep up then this half-day workshop is for you.

Come and join New-Zealand Thought Leader, Shar Henderson, and Alison Hill, as well as a group of amazing women.

Date: Thursday 2nd September, 2010
Time: 8:30am - 12:00pm
Venue: Gallery Room, Darwin Entertainment Centre, Mitchell St, Darwin
Investment: $250 (+ GST) Includes an online assessment worth $120.

Check out the great Early Bird Incentive if you register before 13th August

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Leadership 2010: Ideas, Influence and Inspiration

The 3rd September 2010 will see Darwin host 13 of Australia & New Zealand’s finest speakers on leadership expertise, all in one room for one day.

Network with some of the greatest thinkers of our time and be inspired by an optimistic, action orientated group of people. Learn key skills for innovating and leading into the near and long term future.

Date: Friday, 3rd September 2010
Time: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Location: Crowne Plaza Darwin
Investment: $990 (inc GST)

Attractive corporate packages available for this exciting event

Complete your registration now as seats are filling fast and you do not want to miss this!

Click here to complete the registration form


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The artist within

One thing I love about people is they often don’t know, or truly acknowledge their own gifts.

Don’t get me wrong, helping someone awaken to their own talent is incredibly frustrating sometimes; trying to get someone to see their unique gifts and strengths when they cannot see it themselves.

It is however, a truly a magnificent moment when someone does realise their own awesomeness in the work they do every day.

I have an unshakable belief that every human being has an artist within. An artist can be defined as “one who is adept at an activity, or shows exceptional creativity or skill”. I think our internal artistry extends far beyond a canvas, or a score of music.

• That spreadsheet you create (which looks a lot like Egyptian hieroglyphics to me) is a sign of an artist at work.
• The ease in how you tackle a customer’s problem without losing your cool (when I would be ready to jump the counter and throttle them); well that’s an artist at work.
• How you juggle work, home, kids and life in general (and still remain awake) is artistry, no doubt.

Embrace the artist within, and take time to realise the things you take for granted, or find easy, are often seen by others as truly awesome.


Yours in amazement,

Darren and Alison


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THE PLUG

Leadership 2010: Ideas, Influence and Inspiration

The 3rd September 2010 will see Darwin host 13 of Australia & New Zealand’s finest speakers on leadership expertise, all in one room for one day.

Network with some of the greatest thinkers of our time and be inspired by an optimistic, action orientated group of people. Learn key skills for innovating and leading into the near and long term future.

Date: Friday, 3rd September 2010
Time: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Location: Crowne Plaza Darwin
Investment: $990 (inc GST)

Attractive corporate packages available for this exciting event

Complete your registration now as seats are filling fast and you do not want to miss this! Click here to complete the registration form

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Clear Choices for Women

Too often women short change themselves in their choices. They choose based on what others will think, or expect, or what they have time for.

If you have ever felt like you're not living the life you promised yourself, or that you are juggling too many balls and failing to keep up then this half-day workshop is for you.

Come and join New-Zealand Thought Leader, Shar Henderson, and Alison Hill, as well as a group of amazing women.

Date: Thursday 2nd September, 2010
Time: 8:30am - 12:00pm
Venue: Gallery Room, Darwin Entertainment Centre, Mitchell St, Darwin
Investment: $250 (+ GST) Includes an online assessment worth $120

Check out the great Early Bird Incentive if you register before 13th August

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WITH COMPLIMENTS
This week’s with compliments comes from Matt Church, one of the world’s hottest 25 speakers and expert on inspiring leaders.
Read Matt’s chapter from Ideas Vol 1