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The Story You're Telling Yourself Right Now
I want you to try something with me. Think about the last time something went wrong at work. A difficult conversation, a project that fell short, a presentation that didn't land the way you'd hoped, or perhaps a meeting…
The Joy Prescription
What neuroscience now knows about the most underrated performance strategy of our time
Love Is Not Just for February
What 85 years of Harvard research says about the one thing that actually matters
It's Always Sunny Above the Clouds (2026)
(And other things I learned from a three-year-old and a turbulent flight)
The Most Important Choice You Make Every Single Day
I want to tell you about the worst version of myself. She shows up, reliably, I might add, in airport queues. Specifically, in the queue behind the person who has apparently never encountered a security conveyor belt…
Always Choose to Send Zoots
I am so, so sorry for being out of touch for so long! I AM NOT DEAD!!! LOL. Nor have I vaporised into the cosmos.
F.A.R.C. Part 4, C Is for Consciously Choose Love
A, Awareness, Appreciation, Acknowledgment and Allowing Grace
F.A.R.C. Part 3, R Is for Remember, Restore Calm and Repeat
A, Awareness, Appreciation, Acknowledgment and Allowing Grace
F.A.R.C. Part 2, A Is for Awareness, Appreciation, Acknowledgment and Allowing Grace
It's extraordinary how many of us walk around completely unconscious! Epigenetics proves that 95 to 99% of the time we are unconscious of our thinking, or awareness!
F.A.R.C. Part 1, F Is for Focus on Feelings and Find the Fear
As promised, I am going to share the full F.A.R.C. process with you over the next few newsletters.
Meet Your Terrified Toddler!
Have you ever been in a conversation that started out perfectly reasonably, and somehow within about three minutes it has completely blown up and you have no idea how you got there? Or have you ever caught yourself…
Tayutau
How many of you love watching flames flicker in a fire? Waves crashing on a beach? Water bubbling along a creek? Leaves rippling in the wind, or clouds crossing the sky?
Teams Change at the Speed of Safety
Think about the best team you have ever been part of. Not necessarily the most talented collection of people, or the one with the flashiest resources or the most impressive title on the org chart. The team where…
10 Cheap Burnout Busters You Would Never Have Thought Of…
It has disappeared! Something very strange has happened to time LOL - well not that funny really! It is just vaporising or that is how it feels to me! I have moved from Virginia and am settling in Dallas - just because…
STOP. START. SETTLE. SUCCEED.
Last night a very good friend who is my 'soul sister' and I were chatting and we decided we were both so used to 'doing' ALL the time that we had forgotten how much 'doing' actually is in 'being' still and in silence!
Something I Learned About Fear and Decision Making
Lately, I've been deeply absorbed in a series of books by Paul Selig, and they've made me think more than ever about fear, specifically, how it influences our decisions.
Happy New Year and Happy Valentines Day
What happened to January? We had planned to send this out so you could have a new year message from us but now it’s closer to Valentines Day!
Speak Less, Influence More!
Wayne Dyer often used a powerful metaphor: “If you squeeze an orange, what do you get?” Of course, the answer is orange juice. His point? When life puts you under pressure, what’s inside is what comes out.
70 Years 70 Lessons
One of my favorite American traditions that we don’t do in Australia is the celebration of Thanksgiving! It’s a wonderful concept - families and friends come together to celebrate gratitude and it’s a reminder to…
The Busyness Trap: How to Break Free!
I don’t know about you but I feel like time isn’t just rushing by. I feel like it’s vaporising! Phone calls that seem like 5 minutes literally are actually an hour or more long. I sit down at my desk at 8am and suddenly…
What is your life energiser?
I know I said I was going to write more regular newsletters and I have not done that and I am sorry!
The Recipe for Joy: Love (Especially Self-Love) - Fear + Gratitude = Joy
If life were a math class, wouldn’t it be great if there was a formula that could solve everything? Not the calculus kind but the kind of formula that leads to something we’re all chasing: joy.
Feeling Overwhelmed? Here's How to Navigate It with Superpowers
Have you ever done this? You walk into the kitchen to do one thing and before you know it, you have distracted yourself and done 5 other things you realized you had not done and then you forgot what you went into the…
What happened to her? Has she retired? Nope - Re-wiring!
Forgive my long delay but I have been very busy upgrading my operating system! And rewiring my brain for life part 64 it seems!
Begin 2022 with Joy! How’s the serenity!
Well….it has been an ‘interesting’ 2 years hasn’t it?! Mel and I were just reflecting on it and our gratitude for this community that has been with us for so long.
Thanksgiving 2021 - A Surprising Lesson
As I am committed to being authentic I am sharing that I struggled today at the thought of writing this newsletter! Things are a mess in Australia and we are under extreme totalitarian like conditions. I wondered how I…
Life is not the way it is supposed to be
"Life is not the way it is supposed to be. It is the way it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference." Virginia Satir
5 lessons from 2020, The ‘WTF year from hell!’, How to thrive during uncertain times
PLEASE HELP US - We are reviewing everything at the moment and would like to know...do you prefer Amanda’s newsletters to be in written format like this one? Or like her last newsletter where she recorded a video?…
The 3 ‘F”s, The secrets of how to be happy! - Holiday Message 2020
COVID Christmas/ Holiday Cheer, it’s an oxymoron!! But keep reading and it will make sense!
The Real Secret to Thriving While Working From Home
Here are a few photos of fabulous Joy Buddy activities from past events…
2020 - The Year Of Monotonous Goodness
Speaking with my mentor, Dr David Martin,(www.davidmartin.world) a few weeks ago, I learned about the concept of monotonous goodness.
Who Am I?
For those of you who are sick of hearing about my journey with the amazing Dr David Martin, stop reading now!
J.O.M.O
I have ‘borrowed’ the wonderful cartoonist Michael Leunig’s concept of JOMO for the beginning of 2019 newsletter!
If You Do This One Thing, Everything Changes
Last post I talked about sales and how ‘getting real’ is linked with getting results. This month I want to share with you why you need to ‘get real’ in your life! And why!
Yes, You Are!
It’s astonishing when I ask audiences this question to see how few raise their hands! Unless it is a sales team!
Sales & Customer Service
How To Develop A JOY Mindset - Part 1
What we tell ourselves, the stories we repeat inside our heads about ourselves and others create our perceptions, expectations and therefore reality! So if we can change our mindset by changing our beliefs; and change…
Why You Need Deep Appreciation in Your Life!
I can’t believe another month has gone by - time is moving at lightening speed isn’t it?
When Life Throws You Lemons - Make Gin & Tonic (just kidding!)
Please forgive me! I have not written to you for ages - literally - and I would like to share with you why.
The Most Powerful 3 Letter Word
From my years of NLP training I already understood how we can reprogram neural pathways by saying one of 3 phrases at the end or beginning of statements I would hear coming out of my mouth and they were, ‘in the past’,…
Want a great relationship? Do these 12 things
I created a little poster the other day after reflecting on the secrets of great relationships - of all kinds - in my life!
Thank you
THANK YOU everyone - even though Thanksgiving has passed, it’s never too late to thank people!
Why?
Many of you are loyal and interested subscribers - some have been with me for 15 years! THANK YOU to those of you are have been so loyal!
How to Forgive Yourself, Fast
This newsletter is another one of my more personal ones - but many of you have been on my list for many years now and I feel like you are friends!
12 Questions to Change How YOU Feel
The last few weeks has been rather tumultuous for me! And it’s not even my birthday! No major dramas - just (hahaha!) more spiritual growth.
6 Ways to make 2016 the BEST year ever
Look back on everything that happened in 2015 and consciously choose to find something good in every thing that happened. Some will be easy. Look back at the challenges and explore what happened from the ‘benefit of…
Wipe the Slate Clean!
I love Claire Blatchford’s books. This morning, I was feeling disconnected to myself and home as I have been away for so long and in so many different places so I decided to ask Mum to give me a book that would help!
Mindset Matters!
Yesterday I had the great pleasure of being one of 5 speakers at the Inaugural Balance by Deborah Hutton conference in Brisbane. Cynthia Morton was one of the other speakers I was honored to present with and she is an…
I am SO Stressed!
If you say so! What you say to yourself about stress, believe about stress - and even worse, say out of your mouth - can have a dramatic effect on your longevity. Years ago I used to teach in stress management classes…
The Life Pizza - 7 Steps to True Wellness
I remember reading a book called The E Myth many years ago by Michael Gerber. The one thing I remember that I have used many times is “Entreupreuners who fail work IN their business, not ON their businesses.”
Feel Your Feelings!
Tip 3 of the top ten tips for a joyful 2015 is to feel your feelings! I know that sounds silly but it’s really not!
Be a Good Finder
Welcome to the second of 10 top tips for a joyful 2015! We touched on it briefly in tip 1, but it’s so important I want to focus on it.
How Do You Give Love?
My gift to you this month is something that came to me a long time ago but is so useful!
Christmas 2014
I am a Christian and celebrate the values associated with Christmas time. For those of any other religion or belief, it’s my wish that you find some ideas that are valuable for you as New Year and holiday thoughts!
Gratitude Is the Joy Switch
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.
Focusing on What's Right!
When I speak, I show people a YouTube clip called 'First World Problems'. It's actually an iPhone 6 advertisement, but it's a brilliant work of art!
The Joy of Change (2014)
“Problems cannot be solved at the same level of thinking that created them”
Your Ticket to Joy
A good friend of mine has a large database of women and recently did a survey. The three most important things to these women were:
Happiness Telesummit
What if you could find important answers to being happier and truly successful in your personal life, your family and career by listening in to the conversations of successful experts?
Wired for Joy
Is Fear of What Others Think Controlling Your Life? (http://amandagore.com/is-fowot-controlling-your-life/)
The Secret Formula for Joy
In this video you will discover the most importance space on earth...it may surprise you.
5 Ways to Make Your Workplace Fun
Joyful workplaces are buzzing with people bursting with energy, vitality and enthusiasm! They love what they do and feel they are important at work, and do important work!
TA DA! I have new website!
It has been a long time coming, but I have a fancy new website! What do you think? We are still tweaking things here and there but I think it is a big improvement on the old one and I hope you agree.I would love your…
Lets go on the journey of your life
2014 has started with all sorts of solar flares and cosmic activities that some people say will change the way we live and especially our awareness! Which is interesting because I had planned to write early this year…
How to Enjoy the Holiday Season
STOP SPINNING! This post is about how to enjoy the Christmas season despite being sober! (oops I meant sane!)
The Power of Words
So spake the Bible a zillion years ago. But we seem to have forgotten these words of wisdom. We are taught lots of words to use at school but very few of us are taught to be ‘wordsmiths’, to have a love of words or most…
14 Ways to Stay Stressed
For those of you with perfectionist tendencies, here is your dream list! Fourteen ways you can ensure you wake up stressed and stay that way all day! It’s a perfect recipe for relationship problems, career problems,…
How Compassion will Transform the Way you do Business
A new field of research is suggesting that when organizations promote an ethic of compassion they may not only experience a happier workplace but also an improved profits. I believe you can transform every aspect of…
How one question can change your work culture
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Quotes about failure that will inspire you to succeed
Click here to see my slideshare that has had over 30,000 views in 1 week!Quotes About Failure That Will Inspire You to Succeed (http://www.slideshare.net/amandagore/quotes-about-failure-that-will-inspire-you-to-succeed)
When the going gets tough, the tough get Grateful
No matter what happens to us, the sooner we find something for which to be grateful the sooner the healing starts!
How to love the job you have
Some people enjoy work -- they like their boss, their colleagues and the intellectual stimulation. But what if you don't like your work or the people with whom you work?
When Did You Stop Dancing?
In many shamanic societies, if you came to a medicine person complaining of being disheartened, dispirited, or depressed, they would ask one of four questions. “WHEN did you stop dancing?
The Time Crunch
I don’t know about anyone else but 2013 has started off with a big bang for me! It has felt like a roller coaster as time seems to have condensed even more!
What Did You Learn? And the Need to F.A.R.C.!
Well I don’t know about you, but 2012 was a MONSTER year for me! Enormous personal growth and deep realizations and I had many AH HA moments. Many of them were about me recognizing that what I didn’t like in others was…
Christmas: Giving in a Different Way
Here are a couple of quotes and a video clip that inspired my Christmas message!!
The Joy Switch (Thanksgiving 2012)
Well, it’s Thanksgiving again! Sadly we don’t actually celebrate Thanksgiving in Australia and I would love to make it a new tradition!
Understanding Others, Part 4
Ok so this appears to have nothing to do with fear but I have just finished watching it about five times and laughed my head off! If you want to loosen up and clear out your baggage, which a good laugh always does…
Understanding Others, Part 3
Once someone has stopped speaking, and you have looked down, nodded, counted to ten and reflected on what words you heard, then you can ask questions to make sure what you think you heard was what the other person meant…
Understanding Others, Part 2
Once you have mastered the art of being present, mentally AND physically, when someone is talking to you, you will be a much better listener and everyone around you will feel safer, more secure, and understood.
Understanding Others, Part 1
If you consider a line with fear on one end, at the opposite end is understanding. I have discussed some ways you can understand yourself in the previous blogs, this one is about understanding others!
How to Create New, Fearless Patterns
The last couple of blogs have helped you understand yourself and what drives you; to become aware of your deepest fears and to discover the patterns and habits that are dominating your life.
Never Fight Again (Well, Almost Never!)
Last month, I went to my annual QI Gong retreat and once again it was amazing. (By the way, they are holding a retreat in California for those of you who are interested. Here is the link…
What Would I Do If I Were Fearless?
A friend of mine [Jana Stanfield](http://www.janastanfield.com/) has a beautiful voice. One of my favorite songs is "What Would I Do Today if I Were Brave". Listening to the song again made me think about a very useful…
Patterns and Habits: Ruling Your Life!
I mentioned in my last two blogs the powerful realization I had about fear! I believe it is critical for both a successful work and home life, and a life of joy!
From Fear to Flourishing
I woke up with a blinding flash of the obvious last week! That the opposite of fear is…wait for it…UNDERSTANDING!
The Price of Paying Attention
Just the other day, I was wondering about why I had so many life ‘challenges’. Normally optimistic and upbeat, I thought my hormones had finally taken over! LOL!
The Most Important Thing in Your Life
It’s a big statement…BUT…I believe it’s true! The most important thing is life is how you feel about yourself!
Valentine's Day 2012 - The 12 Stepping Stones to being a good lover!
That the12 steps to JOY are the same 12 steps we need to be a great lover!
Who Taught You How to Love?
Once upon a time, many years ago, I went out with a man called Hugh. (The names have been changed!) During that time I learned a big lesson!
Joy News, January 2012
Wow!! The new year is now in full swing, complete with new routines, deadlines and the usual day to day challenges. It's also a time that many of us have thrown ourselves headfirst into goal setting and trying to abide…
'Tis the Season to Be Jolly, or Not! It's Your Choice!
(It is long I know, my husband tells me too long!!! But I am not smart enough to say really deep things in short, pithy quotes! LOL. Sorry!)
Joy News, October 2011
This month we focus on finding the JOY in relationships, and feature a video of Amanda talking about 'How to let people know that you love them'. Scroll down to the bottom left hand-side of your screen to tune in.
Movie Marriage vs Real Life
Last week, the spiritual realms intervened in my life again in a very obvious way!
Joy News, September 2011
This month we are excited to introduce Amanda's new series "The Joy Spot". Each article will highlight one of the 12 pillars of JOY and uncover the joy that is waiting to burst from inside YOU.
Joy News, August 2011
Great news! We have just received the first copies of our new DVD - JOY! with Amanda Gore.
What You Say, Think and Believe Matters (Florence Scovel Shinn)
If you have never heard of Florence Scovel Shinn, your life is about to change!!
Joy News, July 2011
We are really excited to have just released LOVE Pillar 10 of the Joy U Online Learning Program.
Who Are You Pointing At?
Whenever we blame someone else for anything, we are non verbally (and sometimes physically) pointing our finger at them!
Joy News, June 2011
This month we are excited to have our Giant Gratitude Glasses available online, and our much-loved Magic Joy Wands are now stocked in America - making postage to any US zip code affordable.
Joy News, May 2011
Here in Australia we celebrate Mother's Day this week and we wish all Mothers' - where ever you are in the world - a wonderful day! If you are celebrating we have a great afternoon tea recipe to share with you; Sheryl's…
Joy News, April 2011
It's a very exciting time for us at The Joy Project because we launched the Online Learning Program recently and you would be amazed to see what people are writing and how wonderfully inspiring it is to read what they…
Wake Up to… Patterns and Habits!
A couple of months ago I woke up with a powerful thought that I believe is critical for success at work and home, and a life of joy!
Three Simple Secrets for a Happy Life!
A couple of weeks ago, I was with a wonderful woman who lives on the Sunshine Coast, Roslyn Uttleymore. She and her husband run a raw food health school and it’s well worth visiting their site www.uttleyrawfood.com to…
New Year Resolutions
Will this new year be the same as usual for you? You rush around for Christmas, eat and drink too much and then find the best party you can go to on New Year's Eve, drink buckets more and the next…
The 12 Rules of Being a Great Speaker, Part 3
Continuing on from the series I started writing last year, and thank you for many of your lovely comments about the value of the comments and ideas! I am thrilled it helped so many of you!
Peace on Earth, and in Your Heart!
I suppose you have been inundated with all sorts of end of year newsletters with new year resolutions etc! And hopefully this one is a little different!
Amanda Gore's 12 Rules (+3!) of Being a Great Speaker, Part 2
"There are 3 things to aim at in public speaking: First to get into your subject; then get your subject into yourself; and lastly to get your subject into the heart of your audience." Alexander Gregg
Amanda Gore's 12 Rules (+3!) of Being a Great Speaker, Part 1
Firstly, sorry to all my readers who have noticed a glitch in my newsletters! I have basically been away speaking for 3 months and am only just finding my feet and the ground!
Why Money Doesn't Buy You Happiness, But Hormones Do!
SORRY EVERYONE! I PUT THE WRONG WEB ADDRESS IN FOR THE DOCTOR, IT IS WWW.DRGRAEMEWILLIAMS.COM
Wake Up to Your Purpose and Meaning
Gen x, y and z are ruled much more in their lives by feeling that they are making a difference in the world - that their contriubution is noticed and valued. Baby boomers and traditional leadership models have not…
Wake Up to What You Are Hanging Onto!
How many of us live in the past! Or the fears and beliefs from the past? How many of us let those fears and beliefs ruin our present lives?
Wake Up to What Brings You Inner Peace
I will never forget a moment in my little old Mazda 1300 car about 30 years ago! I was driving and international speaker around in Syndey as social convenor of a conference. He asked me 'what is it that you most want in…
Wake Up to the Presence of Fear!
Many of us are totally unaware of the deeper fears that are driving us. The amygdala is part of the limbic system of the brain - our oldest brain. The part that kept us alive through it's survival instincts. When we…
Wake Up to the Magic of You!
If you have never had a particular blood test called 'dark field microscopy' then I would recommend you find someone who does it and look with awe and wonder at your amazing blood! We found a wonderful lady called Maria…
Wake Up to the Choices You Make
Every moment , we are perceiving and judging everything! We are making choices based on those perceptions. This is very dangerous generally!
Wake Up and Shine Your Light in the Dark Parts of Your Soul
I remember reading a novel called Glittering Images many years ago. One line has stayed with me every since. The story of a monk who battles with his love for a woman with his love for God is counselled by a wiser monk.…
An Angry Heart
If you haven’t read a book called ‘The Hearts Code “ by Paul Pearsall then rush out today and order it! Or call it up on amazon.com. I met this man years ago and this book will transform the way you think about the…
Thought Viruses
Robert Dilts is a well known American expert in neurolinguistics and writes frequently for a magazine called Anchor Point. In a recent edition he was discussing the connection between beliefs and health or wellness. He…
2010: Your Year of Joy
When I ask audiences ‘what’s the number one thing in life that people want?” the vast majority yell out 'happiness'!
Your Mood Matters
The Harvard business review (HBR) lists emotional intelligence (EQ) as the number one quality of a great leader. The essence of EQ is to know yourself, manage yourself and manage relationships.
Wake Up to Your Impact on Others
Full of sound tips to help you become more aware of how you can improve your success, performance, resilience, ‘get noticed’ factor and anything else that will help you find success and fulfillment at work (and by the…
Wake Up to What Happens When You Squeeze an Orange
When you squeeze an orange, what do you get? Orange juice! Of course.
Wake Up to the Spirit in Which You Do Things
A quote from a book written by The Mother, a student of Sri Arubindo (a famous Indian Guru) touched my heart.
Wake Up to the Power of 3:1
My latest favorite book is "Positivity" by a leader in positive psychology, Barbara Frederickson. The most exciting finding is that there is a critical ratio in life - for your joy and success. They actually talk about…
Wake Up to How Your Hormones Affect Your Work
All sorts of wonderful people WHO are changing the world live on the sunshine coast.
Wake Up to Emotional Intelligence: Know Yourself
OK so we have all heard about emotional intelligence and it sounds obvious, but how many times are we given a practical way to improve our skills in it!
The Symbol for Waking Up and Seeing the Big Picture
Vicki, have attached an image to show you what I mean if you can get a better picture!
Stress Busters
Stress and your stress busters! (change title Vicki if you think of a better one!)
How to Make People Remember You
Based on work by Lila Davachi (Ph D and Professor at NYU). Tobias Kiefer (VP Learning and Development) and David Rock (author of Your Brain at Work), at the Neuroleadership Summit, there is now a formula to enhance…
Emotional Intelligence: Manage Yourself
If you can’t manage yourself, you can’t really manage anyone else!
Emotional Intelligence: Manage Relationships
In the last two columns, we have worked out who you are and how to manage your own moods. Today we explore managing relationships, in 300 words! So it’s short and not comprehensive! LOL
Business Is All About Feelings
Carl Buechner said that “people will forget what you say; they will forget what you do; but they will never forget how you made them feel!”.
Amanda Gore's 12 Rules (+3!) of Being a Great Speaker
No matter what business you are in, there will be a time when you have to present some ideas to a group, or maybe you are presenting at a wedding or personal event, these ‘rules’ apply to any presentation you have to…
Curiosity Can Change Your Life!
Curiosity - it might have killed the cat, but it makes US come alive!
The Latest on Leadership
Between new findings from neuroscience, and books like Bruce Liptons The Biology of Belief, David Rock's 'Your Brain at Work' and Management Rewired by Charles Jacobs a whole new realm of leadership is emerging!
The New Secrets of Success
"Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction." John F. Kennedy
The Dragonfly Project
In the bottom of the old pond lived some grubs who could not understand why none of their group ever came back after crawling up the stems of the lilies to the top of the water. They promised each other that the next…
Another 'R' Word!
Well, Easter has just passed and although it is not a significant time for many people who do not follow Christianity, it is still a great time for reflection. (Not the R word I want to highlight this time!)
Valentine's Day 2009, Light Up Your Insides!
"People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within. " -Elizabeth Kübler-Ross
Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It!
Forgive my long delay in writing this newsletter! But we moved house again, and if you would like to see photos of our lovely place have a look at www.thegospelofjoy.com site at the photos to share section!
New Year 2009, The Year of Possibilities for Change
I am reading a new book called “The Brain that Changes itself” by Norman Doidge M.D. It was first published in 2007 in the States so it won’t be new for many of you reading this!
How Connected Are You?
"The part can never be well unless the whole is well." - Plato
The Joy of Change
It seems an oxymoron to put joy and change in the same sentence, a short sentence at that! But this is my next mission, to help people understand that change is possible and can be joyful. We know change is the only…
Change or Die, The Start Is Hope
I have just finished reading a very interesting book by Alan Deutschman called Change or Die. He first wrote an article in Fast Company magazine on this topic and in it he covers what causes people to make changes in…
Mother Teresa and Wayne Dyer
About 15 years ago now, I was a speaker at a series of public seminars held in Australia and New Zealand. I was thrilled to be sharing the platform with Dr Wayne Dyer. If you have not heard of him, he is an awesome…
Patience and the Conscience Box!
This month I decided to write on patience because it is what I need to learn right now! Patience is different from equanimity although patience would automatically be present in someone with equanimity, I explored that…
Spring and the Koru
Having lived in places that really don't have four distinct seasons, I had no idea what to expect during spring in Vermont. What an amazing experience!
The Web of Life
"Man did not weave the web of his life. He is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself." --Chief Seattle
Everything Is Always About Perceptions
I have been speaking about the importance of perceptions for some time now & but mostly from the perspective of how we make others feel. As I have been writing my book on joy (which is almost ready, at last!) I have…
Burn Up, Not Out!
“Every now and then, go away. Have a little relaxation. For when you come back to your work, your judgment will be surer, since to remain constantly at work will cause you to lose the power of judgment……go some…
What Do I Do to Make You Feel I Love You?
Have you ever wondered about how we show someone we love them and where we learned how to give love? If we stop and think about it, there are no lessons on 'love giving' at school! And who asks us about how we would…
Expectations
Rather than the usual new year resolutions newsletter, I thought this year it might be worthwhile starting off becoming conscious of our expectations!
Christmas 2007
I am a Christian and celebrate the values associated with Christmas time. For those of any other religion or belief, it’s my wish that you find some ideas that are valuable for you as New Year and holiday thoughts!
A Gratitude Journal
Well, it's Thanksgiving and we are all consciously thinking of things for which we are grateful! Or not! Many of us are caught up in the stress of having to cook for 30 people, travel, greet family members we don’t…
Connect with Gratitude, Not Grieving
I have had a host of friends whose parents have passed in the last couple of years, I must be in ‘that’ age group! Well, I am in that age group! And of course you all know it has happened to me.
Make Me Feel Special
Reader's Digest often has wonderful little "thought provokers." In one of their issues, I read a comment by Mary Kay Ash, the founder of a very successful cosmetics company. The advice she gave to salespeople was to…
What Can Frogs Teach Us About Change?
You have probably heard that old story bandied about in management circles about two frogs. One is put into a pot of boiling water and guess what happens? Surprisingly, it jumps out…very quickly! (Smart frog!) The other…
A New Approach to Life Balance
Last week I spoke at a conference on balance and while preparing, I realized the spirit in which we do things has a huge impact on our sense of life balance. The newsletter last month discussed the spirit in which we do…
The Spirit in Which We Do Things
Last week, I was reading a book called Questions and Answers by The Mother from the Sri Aurobindo ashram, and was struck by a "blinding flash of the obvious" from this sentence:
A New View of Stress?
Professor Aaron Antonovsky, a stress expert at Ben Gurion University in Israel, says that a really cheap and effective way of eliminating all stress is to "stop breathing and stop living!"
Enthusiasm Is Contagious!
Several years ago, I was speaking at a conference and to my delight one of the other speakers was Billy Graham. No, not the famous evangelist! This Billy is a former New Zealand and Australasian boxing title holder and…
We See and Experience What We Expect to See and Experience!
A friend of mine who is a business coach sent me a great article last week called the "Neuroscience of Leadership" from the Strategy and Business Journal.
Stay "In Touch"
You can fool your mind, but you can't fool your body. Stress hormones may have been running around your system for years - causing dramatic changes in your body - without you acknowledging or recognizing you're at risk.
24 Unwind Strategies
Picture this scenario: you’re at work, having a super busy day. (When is it not super busy, right?!) Everything seems difficult, nothing is going smoothly, and for some reason or another you can't seem to get ahead or…
Valentine's Day or Intimacy Day?
Here is a different focus for all of you on this Valentine's Day!
Gore's Law of Gratitude
Well, here we are at another new year. I don't like to admit how quickly the years fly by at this age! And it's my first one without my wonderful mother and I bet some of you are in the same position - the first year…
39 Christmas Day Stress Busters
(Before you read any further - with all the controversy over saying "Merry Christmas" vs. "Happy Holidays" - I'd just like to say I am Christian and would like to keep this article about Christmas. Not because I am not…
Heart Read, Not Mind Read!
It’s interesting how my presentations change as I grow and develop and broaden my life experiences! Just recently I have been finding myself speaking more and more on judgment and how it affects everything we do. Evan…
Life and Leadership Lessons from the Crocodile Hunter
(Sorry guys, in advance for the longer than normal newsletter this month...but I was moved to write this article and wanted to share it with all of you!!!)
Rich vs. Wealthy
Would you rather die rich or wealthy? This question popped into my mind following a discussion with one of my friends. Jan is the most outrageous person I know and she always has me in stitches when I speak to her - in…
Have a Zootiful Day!
Many of you who have heard me speak will know the story of my Mum and her zoots! For those who have not…zoots began in 1994 when my step dad passed away. A devoted couple, he had been ill with cancer for five years and…
Awe and Wonder and Reverence
Last week I was presenting in Cabo (c'mon guys…someone has got to do it!) and it was to a wonderful group of folks who worked in financial services and insurance. They were the top of their field, ran successful…
From My Heart to Yours
First, I'd like to say thank you to the many, many kind people who wrote to me after last month's newsletter, with kind words about my Mum's passing and shared their stories and love. It took me awhile to reply to all…
Make a Difference to Someone You Love!
A few years ago, when I wrote for newspapers in Australia, to my great delight, I received a letter from some alert readers -- class 5C from Montrose Primary School in Victoria. Apparently, their (very intelligent)…
Everyone Could Use a Wife!
I received a wonderful letter from a Mrs. Doherty, in response to one of my previous articles, which reinforced my beliefs on the importance of a housewife. It's unfortunate many women are embarrassed to respond to the…
Weekly Email Tips (series)
G\day! (how we say it in Aus) Here is a tip that may make your week more enjoyable. You can apply it throughout all aspects of your life! Some of you may know that I like to talk about “sparkly bits.” They are the…
Psychological Sunshine
Not only is Glen Capelli one of the most outstanding speakers I’ve ever heard on learning organizations, but he is also a poet and songwriter. The first time I heard his song "Psychological Sunshine" it exploded in my…
Thanksgiving: How Friends & Family Keep You Alive!
Having loving friends and family, being connected to your community, faith, or interest group, a pet, or even a plant can prevent disease…believe it or not?
Our Deepest Fear (Marianne Williamson)
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous,…
Directors of Influence
DIRECTORS OF INFLUENCE! Those of you who heard me speak at WEC in Miami this July , hopefully will remember that I suggested you call yourselves Directors of Influence in keeping with Christine Duffy’s excellent theme!
The Enthusiasm Virus
This quote from Bill Gates, the co founder of Microsoft is worth making a life philosophy. After all folks, lets face it, this man is one of the richest in the world. He has had a greater influence on business and…
Attitude Adjustment Hour
Most of us would be familiar with the term 'attitude adjustment hour' used by many pubs and hotels in Australia to promote their half price session between 5.00pm ish and 6.00pm ish. Alcohol certainly can have a…
A Mother's Love
A quote in a volume of Reader's Digest attributed to Dr. Bernadine Healy caught my attention. She says, "People facing death don't think about what degrees they have earned, what positions they have held or how much…
Easter, Resurrect and Rediscover Your Joy!
Well, it’s Easter time, already! Does that mean lots of chocolate and bunnies for you, or is it a time of greater reflection?
Putting the Heart and Fun Back into Business
In December 2001, the Harvard Business Review (HBR) published a special issue on Breakthrough Leadership. The define that as ‘leadership that breaks through old habits of thinking to forge new solutions to old…
Happy Week After Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is about reflecting on our lives and giving thanks for our blessings. Amanda would like to celebrate this great American tradition and thank you for your support by offering these special Thanksgiving…
12 Gift Ideas for Christmas
For those of you who have heard me speak you know that I am usually so rushed for time that every moment is crammed with content and laughter. I rarely have time to let people know the answers to their questions of ‘how…
Lead Out Loud!
”People will forget what you say, people will forget what you do, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” Source Unknown
Know When You Are Stressed
Last month I started a series on stress, and I promised I would give you a new Stress Buster each month. Here is the first gripping episode.
14 Stress Busters, Stress Is a Fact of Life, It Doesn't Have to Be a Way of Life!
Stress is a fact of life , it doesn't have to be a way of life!
Mother's Day!
The most wonderful moment of my life was the closest I have ever been to motherhood! Many years ago now, when my adored niece and nephew were living in Sydney, I was fortunate enough to babysit them. It was bath time…
It's Always Sunny Above the Clouds!
On Sunday this week, I was very excited as it was the first weekend I had had at home for two months and I could visit my adopted family inDallas. One of the loves of my life - my Goddaughter Isabella, lives there.…
Valentine's Day Year Round!
Whew! You made it. You survived last year and now another Valentine's day is approaching!
Life Balance: Myth or Possibility?
Stress is a fact of life, but it doesn't have to be a way of life!
Encouraging Traditions
I have just watched the movie 'Pay it Forwards' and if you haven't rent the DVD now! It is one of those special movies that really makes a difference - or can if you let it! I don't want to tell you too much cos it will…
Are You REALLY Well Matched?
For those of you in love with someone at the moment, remember what your relationship was like when you first met. If you are not in love at the moment, can you remember a time when you had newly fallen in love or were…
The Benefits of TA-DA!
Last week I was speaking to a lovely group in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. I was telling them about my niece's first gym competition. At the time she was 9 and I was (and still am) a very doting, and enthusiastic aunt! In…
Who Loved You?
Love and intimacy are the root of what makes us sick and what makes us well. I am not aware of any other factor in medicine - not diet, not smoking, not exercise... not drugs, not surgery - that has a greater impact on…
The Heart's Code
Several years ago , I received my copy of The Heart’s Code, a fantastic book by Dr Paul Pearsall . If you want to live longer, live better and be happier, more content, satisfied and fulfilled, you need to buy this…
Men and the Gadget Gene
I have decided that men have a gadget gene. I know this because I have watched James Bond movies and I have conducted double blind crossover studies on zillions of men and asked trillions of women.
Valentine's Day Ideas
If there was something you could do that you know would make your partner , parent, friend or child feel that they were really special to you, what would it be?
The 10 Commandments of New Year Resolutions
Will this new year be the same as usual for you? You rush around during the holidays, eat and drink way too much, find the best party to go to on new year's eve, drink buckets more, and the next morning think about what…
Stress Busting Ideas for Holiday Cards and Presents!
Present shopping would have to be one of the most stressful aspects of the holidays! There are so many to buy; we don't have enough money; we forget people; the children's toys cost a fortune, and more than anything we…
Christmas Gifts
Christmas has become a time for giving - as I recall, it was originally a time for thankSGIVING and being grateful! It now seems that everyone celebrates Jesus' birthday by giving everybody else presents.
Christmas, Part One
Oh no, I've just heard my first Christmas carols and seen my first outdoor Christmas decoration! They're starting in the stores already. Warning, warning......it's that time of year again.
Think Yourself Young
In 1979, Harvard psychologist Ellen Langer conducted an experiment with a group of men 75 and older. For one week they were housed in a resort with the proviso that they had to believe, think and act as if it was 1959.
Phone Rage, The Cure!
Wow, forgive me all of you readers out there! I had lots of people who responded with favourable comments saying it was good material for their customer service training and on what pain the folks that finally speak to…
Phone Rage!
It's all very well talking about road rage and people pulling out guns at the stop sign, but what about phone rage? The United States has made this form of torture an art-form!I am fed up with talking to machines,…
Cruella
If you have seen the Disney film, 101 Dalmations, you will know all about Cruella, the wicked (but glamorous) witch who wanted a Dalmation fur coat. Well, last week for 13 days (not that I was counting), I babysat my…
Marriage Success
I recently bought a brilliant new relationship book by John Gottman. Titled “Why Marriages Succeed or Fail” it is full of practical and useful tips based on 20 years of his scientific university research. I strongly…
Curing the Soul
So neither ought you attempt to cure the body without the soul.
The Power of Words… If You Say So
So spake the Bible a zillion years ago. But we seem to have forgotten these words of wisdom. We are taught lots of words to use at school but very few of us are taught to be 'wordsmiths', to have a love of words or most…
We Need to Rest!
" We are becoming an nation of men and women who, in their quest for happiness, all too often fall short of achieving any kind of inner peace.....We think that by always reaching higher, accomplishing more-more money ,…
Encouragement
As I was walking yesterday morning, I saw a two year old boy, playing cricket with his father. He had a two year old size cricket bat and after a few attempts, he actually hit the ball - well, rolled it along the ground…
The Endorphin Injection! (newsletter introduction)
by Amanda Gore, Communication Expert and motivational Speaker
Valentine's Day vs Relationship Day
Well, Valentine's Day is almost here again! Yes, it's a commercial opportunity for most florists, gift shops, underwear manufacturers and card shops. But before you scowl at the notion and mutter I'm not going to say 'I…
Valentine's Day 2002
Well, it's the 14th of February again. 'So what' you ask. It's Valentines Day! 'So what' you say again! For those of you who think Valentine's day is a gross, over the top, crass example of commercialisation, you're…
Go into the Garden!
My cousin, Juliet Gore is a natural genius! Not to mention philosopher, artist, great cook and art therapist. My visits to Adelaide are wonderful, because I often have time to share with she and her amazing husband. As…
The Smell of Doom
I was reading the Age last weekend when a cartoon by that brilliant man Michael Leunig caught my eye. It was about a man who finds the smell of doom everywhere he goes - the bus, the office, coffee shop, his dinner…
Don't Hurry, Be Happy!
I was listening to that wonderful (although slightly repetitive) song, "Don't worry , be happy" as I was driving last week. Of course the traffic was awful and I was in a desperate rush and I found myself humming 'don't…
Mounting the Courage to Be Yourself!
I have been very blessed in my career! I never knew any other way than to be myself, although one of my mentors told me in the early days I was different on and off stage and I vehemently denied it! However, his…
Fear and What to Do With It
A popular saying in America for years has been 'feel the fear and do it anyway. There's even a book called that. The theme behind the saying is common - if you are scared of something, walk up to it, meet it head on and…
Be Generous With Your Time
Just because you can’t do everything, you should still do everything you can.
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