It’s not all Breaking Bad News Day – RD

The Sky Must Be Falling !!! I was prompted to write this post after talking recently to a father whose twenty-something year old son was looking to buy his first house.  I was bowled over, when I was then informed the son had decided to hold off because he feels he may have to go…

1986 Porsche Carrera – RD

The 1986 Porsche 3.2 Litre 911 Carrera. I had been looking forward to this opportunity for a while and finally I had the pleasure of spending some time with Baden and his pristine Porsche Carrera. A little about Baden – he is 42 years of age and is an Assistant Professor with a PHD in…

Australia Day – RD

Australia Day 2016 – RD To all the Cricket clubs, Bowls clubs, Footie clubs, Golf clubs, community clubs and any other place of gathering; the 26th of January is a special day on the Australian calendar. From the greatest reef on the planet, to the outback, to the Rock, to the most scenic harbour in…

Shackleton’s Way – RD Book review

Shackleton’s Way – Margot Morrell and Stephanie Capparell A book as much about Adventure as it is about Leadership ! In 1914 the British explorer Ernest Shackleton set out with a team of men to sail to Antarctica on board the ship Endurance. At the time,  Antarctica was one of the last unexplored corners of…

Mates and Golf – RD

It’s always great to catch up over a game of golf with respected friends and colleagues. You may have spoken to them on the phone during the year about varying work or other matters but have struggled to fulfill the agreed promise of a game – it’s not always easy. It’s about a genuine commitment from…

Cadillac Cruising – RD

This time around I have had the pleasure of spending some time with Laurie to talk about one of the loves of his life.   Laurie recently turned 60. Along with his wife Susan and their two     miniature German Schnauzers, they live in the Burleigh Heads area on Queensland’s Gold Coast. Laurie works as…

Workplace Sabotage – RD

Workplace Sabotage         If you haven’t already noticed, I have a keen interest and curiosity in what can impact both positively and negatively on human performance in any area of pursuit; and through recent discussions with colleagues who have experienced workplace conflict, combined with my own observations, we identified the traits of destructive personalities found in…

My BIG European adventure

So the day is almost here, Sunday the 6th of December. I have genuinely been waiting for this day to come since booking my trip back in February. This Sunday, myself and two mates embark on our big European adventure. Over the next few weeks, our travels will take us to Japan, Italy, the UK,…

BMW 328 i M – Sport RD

BMW 328i M Sport                Owner : Ben A little about Ben – at 38 years of age he is married with two young children and is a Commercial Business Manager based in Adelaide, South Australia. Likes – Motorsport, Aussie Rules football, Tennis and socialising. Dislikes – Coffee (unusual…