Understanding Human Behaviour and Motivation

By Ross Pepper | 12/09/2019 |

The 8 Levels of Human Potential – Spiral Dynamics As a kid growing up I thought life was just dished up to us as it was and we had very little, or even no control over it at all. A sort of predetermined ‘Fate’ as it were. Then I discovered Personal Development and within 12…

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The New Model of Leadership

By Ross Pepper | 14/06/2019 |

Background Early in my coaching journey, I was taught about Clare Graves Spiral Dynamics model. At the time I only had a rudimentary understanding, but enough to be a powerful marketing tool, helping me understand the colours and language to use with each new client avatar. Over the following years as I sat in front…

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Inspired Education for Living

By Ross Pepper | 20/11/2015 |

Jim Carrey is an inspiration to so many people.  His attitudes, beliefs and mindset are gold and can be heard in this speech laden with humour, at his recent commencement address for the Maharishi University of Management.  Gold from the man in… gold? Much of his success he equates to the power of Visualisation and the Law of…

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Every Kid Needs a Champion

By Ross Pepper | 23/08/2015 |

“I am somebody. I was somebody when I came. I’ll be a better somebody when I leave. I am powerful and I am strong. I deserve the education that I get here. I have things to do, people to impress,  and places to go.” You say it long enough, it starts to be a part…

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7 Keys To Communication

By Ross Pepper | 14/04/2015 |

Communication, Conflict Resolution and Couples Therapy Basics. 1. Honesty Without honesty improving communication is impossible.  From here all things can begin.  A foundation of honesty shows respect and a willingness to move forward.  It also feeds directly in to the points below and becomes the foundation for any relationship. 2. Listening Listening is a skill…

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The Number 1 Cause of Success

By Ross Pepper | 21/02/2015 |

What do you think the Number 1 Cause of Success is?? Simple, it is… taking 100% responsibility! Some call it persistence, determination, or passion; but all those are the result of taking 100% responsibility.  If you don’t yet have the result you want, what are you going to do about that?  Nothing?  Then we both know the result…

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What do you think the Number 1 Cause of Success is??

By Ross Pepper | 05/02/2015 |

Simple, it is… taking 100% responsibility! Some call it persistence, determination, or passion; but all those are the result of taking 100% responsibility.  If you don’t yet have the result you want, what are you going to do about that? Nothing? Then we both know the result you have right now is the result you’ll…

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The FEAR of Public Speaking

By Ross Pepper | 18/09/2014 |

In this month’s Toastmasters magazine I read the quote of the month… “The human brain starts working the moment you are born and never stops until you stand up to speak in public.”  – Entertainer George Jessel What a great quote.  Such a true experience for so many first time speakers.  I still vividly remember giving…

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Procrastinators Unite… Tomorrow

By Ross Pepper | 22/08/2014 |

All jokes aside, tomorrow (Sat 23rd) is the final SBFV event for 2014 that I will be hosting. It has been a wonderful journey and a lot of Small Business Owners have taken away a heap on new skills and knowledge to apply to their businesses. I want to acknowledge all attendees, you’ve been awesome!…

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Public Speaking

By Ross Pepper | 04/06/2014 |

I’ve not been sharing my other (business) posts here for a while, so here I am to share with you something else. I joined Toastmaster recently and found it an excellent place for anyone wishing to step outside their comfort zone in a friendly and supportive environment, to learn the basics of public speaking and to become comfortable…

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