What I’ve learned – 24 April 2017

TV Week Logies 2017

Last night at the Logies I watched on as Kerri-Anne Kennerley was inducted into the TV Week Logies Hall of Fame. In her address she spoke to her success at longevity in the media business, which I believe actually spans all industries. She quoted Charles Darwin who said:

It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change.

That quote reminded me of our theme right now – rhythm. Although I believe it’s important to get into a rhythm to enhance productivity, especially for those in business, I also think that allowing flexibility into your routines is your key to thrive and survive. Adaptability is imperative in business because the one thing we do know is that nothing stays the same.

Last week

Following the Easter break I headed into RedBalloon spending the week diving deep into the business I created more than 16 years ago! I launched the company back in 2001 and it felt great to be back in the thick of it with the team at RedBallon HQ assisting with the planning process as it begins to look at FY18 and beyond.

I finished up the week in Melbourne attending the TV Week Logies with my Shark Tank colleagues. What a night! The energy and atmosphere was fantastic and it was really interesting to being able to observe the TV industry’s night of nights. Thanks to the Carla Zampatti team for my amazing cape and dress, and to Louise M shoes for completing my outfit.

Coming up

While I’m in Melbourne I’m spending Monday in at Studio 10 doing a segment with Angela Bishop as well as a bunch of business meetings. I truly believe we must make the most out of each day we’re given – it’s very easy to forget how much time we can waste simply scrolling our screens… a simple morning check in with yourself can assist! #rhythm

After ANZAC Day I’ll be back in Sydney for more meetings with RedBalloon and Redii focussing on all things business success.

I will be answering questions for our Business Owners Community on Facebook in a Facebook Live this Thursday 27 April at 5pm and speaking about rhythm! Make sure you join the community and let me know any questions you’d like answered about rhythm in your life and business – we will be continuing the discussion over on Facebook.

Thought for the week

What I’m reading

7 amazing technologies we’ll be seeing by 2030!
How do you feel about commercially available phones that can be implanted allowing users to communicate thoughts via brain waves? What about an Artificial Intelligence Machines sitting at corporate boardroom tables by 2026?

Does your company website take more than three seconds to load? It could be stopping sales.
SMB owners listen up – we are now in a ‘mobile-first’ world, and loading time seriously matters.

Amazon confirms Australian arrival: One of its platforms could generate new customers for SME
Could be a great opportunity for those businesses that could not find retail outlets in Australia.

How to optimise your to-do lists for increased productivity!
Split your to-dos into three categories: ‘digital quickies’, ‘work’ and ‘real world’.

On the blog

I love meeting like minded people and am really excited to introduce you to Tiffani Bova – Sales Futurist. Tiffani will be joining me for a Facebook live in the Business Owners Community I have created on Facebook. She’ll be there answering all your questions and offering you advice to help your businesses experience growth. Head to join.naomisimson.com to get involved and for further details!

Local Business Awards offer recognition where it’s due
Applications for the Sydney City Region Business Awards are now open! I encourage you to apply, you never know where it might take you and your business.