8 life lessons learnt from Susan's time in Australia

1. Work life balance is something so many of us struggle with but when it comes down to it, it has to be only dependent on what it means to you and those that matter to you. I talk about what it has meant for me and how I've handled it while on this (unique!) experience.

2. A place to me, is all about the people in it.

3. I've been working on the skill focused on decision making this year. Thre books have really helped "The Decision Maker" by Dennis Bakke, "Thinking in Bets" by Annie Duke and "The Decision Book: Fifty models for strategic thinking" by Mikael Krogerus and Roman Tschäppeler.

4. I talk about when I do and don't find time to read (but love when I do!). Other books I've been reading are "Atomic Habits" and the classic "How to Win Friends and Influence People".

5. Exercise is just so useful, pivotal and helpful in Business"

6. Be curious for what others can teach you. For example, one of our Savvy Teens said to me recently "One Day or Day One". It really put me thinking! Diversity can be hard and wonderful all at the same time.

7. Let serendipity do it's thing and plan with the understanding that lots of positive, unexpected things are likely to happen to help you on your way. (Thank you 🌍 Trena Blair, GAICD, CEO, Scaling Businesses into the USA for your insight on this!)

8. It's ok to feel fear ... but do it anyway.