Making the most of family & travel…

Hello from Windy Wellington… Where they appear to be having the summer that we haven't had in Auckland. Just like Dunedin – they also had fabulous weather when I was down there on Wednesday.?

I was worried I wouldn't make it back from Dallas with all the rain & flooding, but I did & I am managing to keep all my commitments to travel around the country, so I'm happy about that. ???

As part of my Westpac Smart Series talks, I was down in Dunedin to talk to around 50 businesspeople about planning for 2023 & what may need to change with an impending recession. It was held at the Otago Yacht Club, which was a beautiful location. I was worried I might not keep the audience's attention, but we did well. And as you can see, Business South & Westpac loved the elephants I left for their meetings. ???

Huge thanks to Kate Cooper from Business South & Rachel Wilson at Westpac for giving me the opportunity to talk & share. I was thrilled to receive this feedback from one of the attendees – "What an interesting speaker - could have happily listened for hours!"?

Today I am in Wellington as Adam Harris ( EOS Worldwide APAC ) & I have sponsored the GEN ( Global Entrepreneurship Network ) UNConference.?

We'll be doing an EOS talk today for attendees & then taking part in the conference for the rest of the weekend. So great to be able to contribute to the network of entrepreneurs. Thanks, Dave Moskovitz , for getting us involved – we're thrilled to be helping.?

If you're in Wellington – come, and say hi!?

I really wanted to write a little about the EOS Annual QCE in this newsletter, but the truth be told, I haven't stopped since I got back from the US, so I haven't had time. Promise I will share some of the things soon – what I can say is that it was an AMAZING experience.?

I am still looking for volunteers to help me with my family business whitepaper, so please sing out if you're keen to help & be interviewed by me… Or if you know someone. I need both original founders & 2nd generation family members to interview.?

Rightio, time to get back to it. Thanks for reading & I hope you enjoy the articles.?

PS: Do you feel like your voice as an entrepreneur isn't being heard??

EO (Entrepreneurs Organisation) is keeping the State of Kiwi Entrepreneurship survey open for an extra couple of days just to make sure we can get as many people contributing as possible. Fill it in now from this?Google Form to give your thoughts – it'll take just five minutes and you could be featured in the report and/or media coverage.?

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BETTER BUSINESS:?Turn your fragile family business into an Agile Family business

There are a lot of misconceptions when talking about family businesses. Those not working in one often think that it's full of ego or the conflicts follow you home, but if you are lucky enough to work within a family environment, you know the strength in being able to trust your business/family partners, maintain traditions and company missions.?

To help expand the great family culture, stability and next-generation ingenuity, EOS'?Six Key Components?is a great model to help not overcomplicate things, understand strengths/weaknesses and business strategy.?

To learn more about: Vision, People, Data, Issues, Process and Traction and how to bring these tools together to build and create a successful family business,

Read this article, click here.

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BETTER LIFE:?Travel hacks and holiday tips?

I've been travelling a lot lately. I was just in Dallas last week for the EOS Annual QCE, and I'm in Dunedin this week for a talk on behalf of Westpac for Business South & then in Wellington for the GEN Unconference (The Global Entrepreneur Network). So, travelling is a good chunk of my job, and I'm always open to hearing some good and easy travel hacks.??

I found 13 travel hacks by a fellow TikToker to help keep me safe while travelling. Some hacks mentioned are obvious, but it's always a good reminder. Like not saying your room number out loud in public or checking over your shoulder that no one is behind you when opening your room, plus with covid still in the near past, a quick sanitization doesn't go amiss either – learn some of the more unhygienic spots and other travel hacks here.?

To learn more, click here.

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FIND OF THE WEEK:?Virtual Team bonding?

Work from home, work from anywhere, virtual, remote working, whatever you like to call it – we know it is sticking around for the long haul. We have spoken in the past about the positive and the negative effects, especially around team culture and bonding.??

Yes, the Wednesday afternoon Zoom drinks or the Friday quiz was fun to start with, but I'm sure you, too, have been seeing a drop in attendance each week or more muting and less small talk.??

And I know Christmas has well & truly been and gone, but this list of virtual party ideas might be the creative nudge you need to redesign your team's online social catchups.??

A favourite game for me is 'The naughty list' I can guarantee people will no longer be looking at their video square as they watch their co-workers' fingers slowly disappear, and the stories that go along with the prompts will provide a few laughs.?

To learn more, click here.

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PODCAST OF THE WEEK: Embracing Your Differences With Frank and Fearless Adam Harris????????????????

Adam Harris is Frank and Fearless. As a leadership coach, consultant and facilitator, he applies this approach in all areas of his professional and personal life. In this episode, he discusses why it is important to observe and respect as well as embracing other people's differences and being successful.?

Adam is also a fellow EOS Implementer here in New Zealand.?

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BONUS QUOTE

"Know where you want to go and make sure the right people know about it."

- Meredith Mahoney, CEO?

You can download this as wallpaper or a lock screen for your phone.?Click here.

If you’d like to learn more about any of these tools or would like to find out how I can help you achieve a better life through creating a better business, then book a free Discovery Call with me?here.

Debra Chantry - Taylor

Certified EOS Implementer | Accredited Family Business Advisor | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Speaker & Workshop Facilitator?

You can check out previous newsletters?here.