Hi Amazing Community, Quick reminder: We're hosting a walk, coffee, and connect session—our first in-person event to meet like-minded entrepreneurs this Saturday! ➡️Date - Saturday, October 12th @ 10am - 11:30am ➡️Location La Montage 38 Frazer St, Lilyfield NSW 2040 Look forward to seeing you there!

Eckhart Tolle emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment, offering insights on how to break free from the constant pull of the mind that keeps us trapped in cycles of pain, regret, and anxiety. One of the key takeaways from the book for me is that depression stems from dwelling on the past, while anxiety arises from worrying about the future. Both states pull us away from the only real moment we have—the now. Tolle highlights that most of our suffering is self-inflicted through our attachment to these mental projections, which are inherently disconnected from the present. Another core concept is the idea that we are not our thoughts or even our minds. Tolle invites us to realize that we are separate from the constant mental chatter that tends to dominate our awareness. The mind is a tool, but identifying with it leads to endless cycles of negative thinking, judgment, and emotional turmoil. By observing our thoughts without attaching to them, we can begin to free ourselves from this mental prison. I found the book encourages readers to cultivate a state of “presence” by focusing on the now. This doesn’t mean ignoring the past or future but rather accepting that the present is where life happens. Tolle suggests that through mindfulness and presence, we can achieve a state of inner peace, where neither the past nor the future have power over us. This realization can lead to a deep sense of liberation and help break the cycle of emotional suffering. The power of now lies in its ability to reconnect us with a deeper sense of self, untouched by the mind’s constant narratives.

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My reflections MCing a corporate event of 150 work peers. (Part 1) 1) Standing straight and tall: Do's- Your physiology impacts profusely on the energy you transmit on stage. Standing tall and with your chin up is the easiest way to feel in control and active. Don't- However don't always stand too firm and rigid, having movement in your body brings variety to your overall stage presence. Variety keeps things interesting. Every now and then move around with your body with whatever feels comfortable to you to start off with. ------- 2) Use of microphone: Do: ask the production/event team if they have a lapel microphone so you can talk with both your hands freely, most efficient when you also have notes. Next best option is to get a handheld microphone (the talking stick), ideally hold it in just one hand and make sure you switch hands. Use the free hand to animate and gesture. Don'ts: don't move your handheld microphone 🎤 away from your mouth when talking, a mistake I used to make was to use gesture with the hand holding the mic and if I move my hand away, the voice will fade. So be mindful that your are audible at all times. --------- 3) Having enthusiasm: Do's: just hear me out, If you are not passionate and enthusiastic about your content, why will the audience be? It's critical to have a sense of sincerity, passion and enthusiasm about your words. People have taken out time to hear you, don't waste their time. We need to get excited and filled with energy to convey our message the best way authentically possible. Enthusiasm is contagious So, get excited about your mission, cause, pitch, speech, presentation and most importantly the impact you want to create. Don't- don't tell yourself you are nervous. You can reframe the stage fright to stage excitement by simply saying "I'm excited to have this opportunity" "I can't wait to go on the stage and talk about ____" Being on a stage is a gift and when we become grateful to receive a moment to have people listening to us, we better make sure to speak enthusiastically.