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Relationship marketing thank you

August 7, 2010 By Megan 2 Comments

Thank you. The new web 2.0 phase? I hope so. Thank you.

There’s a great article about the power of saying saying thank you over at Famous Bloggers, Content is not King, Relationship is.

Content IS NOT king

Contrary to popular belief, blogging isn’t a newspaper or encyclopedia and content IS NOT king anymore. At least not the content most people are describing when they use this phrase. What is king now?

Relationship.

If you want to build a sustainable blog, no matter the niche, you’ve got to build relationship. This throws people off because relationship, just like in the real world, takes time.

Given that Web 2.0 is about social interaction and participation, it would make sense that people concentrate on relationship marketing. But, so many people are merely interested in traffic and forget about the importance of relationships to keep people coming back to check on you and your movements. Specifically, they forget about the conversion from traffic to sales when relationships and mutual respect are formed.

Many years ago when I first started blogging, I developed a relationship with Nicole from It’s all about writing. A lovely woman, we clicked. Why? Because she followed up on the developing relationship by engaging in a two way discussion. She cared past traffic; she cared about me as a person. It made a HUGE difference to my introduction to a professional blogging life…and I became her fan for life.

Another woman who has held a blogging relationship well is Opal from Celebrate Life. She had a two year blogging hiatus but I often thought of her and wondered what she was doing, was all well for her and her child and was her business doing okay. That is the type of relationship we all need to create for loyal following and lasting impression.

Are you all aware of the marvellous Jackie and Sparkplug from People You Need to Know? There’s a couple who understand relationship marketing and have made a business out of it. Jackie consistently follows up comments, tweets and enters beyond the written into the social and personal. I have throughly enjoyed getting to know how Jackie and Sparkplug work and if I was in Atlanta I would employ them to be on my marketing team.

To those bloggers mentioned, people I have never met, THANK YOU for making the world a better place merely by recognising the importance of relationships and using them as your blogging platform. I stumble you all regularly, my little secret Santa gift to you to say thank you for being in my online life.

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May 18, 2010 By Megan 2 Comments

I was invited to undertake a Passion Test by a local entrepreneur, Marion Heyeres. Marion is beginning her Empowerment business and sought to use the Passion Test on local identities.

A long time student of personal development and the Law of Attraction, I jumped at the opportunity to work out what my passions are and what areas I may need to continue to focus on.

Marion asked me to list the 10 most important things that would bring joy, passion and fulfilment to my life. Well….I had no hesitation in scribbling down 10 things that would make my life just peachy :)

Through a process of elimination, Marion instructed me in a carefully scaled choice war, “Which is more important, Megan – this against this and you can only have one or the other; if you can never again choose, which item would you have to have.”

Oh my goodness….what a strong cognitive and desirous conflict was started within. I wanted all ten things on my list. But, the five winning items are items that will bring the other things into existence.

My task now is to focus on those five areas, to increase them in my life and consciousness. I am really excited by my first passion and have been practising it – I am mad keen to compete with myself to see if I can daily add to the number of things I can do to bring myself increased passion.

My top five passions as revealed in the Passion Test undertaken with Marion Heyeres:

  1. To be breathtakingly happy – every minute of the day
  2. To have a huge and beautiful home I own outright
  3. $11,000,000.00
  4. To travel, when ever and where ever I want
  5. To have multiple streams of income.

A single word to describe my top five passions is FREEDOM. This is so true. I want, I demand financial freedom and security. Without money I can’t do the things I want to do in life and I cannot give money (instead of my time) to child protection initiatives.

One thing that really surprised me was that having a botanic garden as my back yard (a long time dream of mine) did not make it onto my top five list. I find myself pondering this still and in reflection, my thoughts turn to what I have to do to quickly establish financial security so that I can create that Botanic back garden.

Another surprise is that having multiple streams of income is a passion. Just yesterday a wonderful friend asked me a question about a small business I was interested in buying. “If you had just $35,000.00 to secure your financial future would you buy this business?” My answer was, “No. I would use $35,000.00 to fund several smaller ventures so that I have income from several sources and the opportunity to grow and sell several business.” My God – how well does that fit with my identified passion for multiple streams of income!

A final surprise was that all my writing goals are secondary to my top five passions: this is because I ultimately see my publishing goals as the ultimate symbol of success, a sign that I have made it, I have reached my pinnacle. To have the time to publish prolifically though, I have to have time and financial freedom. This is where I need to focus my action. I had always viewed it the other way: through writing, my wealth and freedom would come. My passion is for the wealth creation though so that I can write as a lady of leisure. Sounds fine to me :)

Wow! What eye openers. Subconsciously I have chosen five passion areas that have now caused a thought and action process that will lead to me having the other material comforts that I thought I desired stronger. Instead, my material comforts are markers of my success.

Passion Test – a wholly worthwhile and revealing way to skirt my surface presentations and delve straight into what brings me to the core of my passion. The resultant cognitive process has forced me to think upon that which I really want, to become totally clear and in doing so think my passions into existence. Do I recommend Marion’s Passion Test? YOU BET! As soon as Marion is fully accredited I will be sending referrals her way.

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Power Tips for Personal Development

May 18, 2010 By Megan Leave a Comment

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  1. Success in Virtually Anything and Everything You Aim for

    The biggest reason for personal development is success. Whether that be financial success, success in a relationship or simply success in a specific task, success is the number one goal. With the right changes in attitude, and the right frame of mind, your success is only limited by what you believe can be achieved.

  2. Organization in your life, which leads to more time for things you love

    Part of personal development hinges on setting a path, and creating a more organized setting for your goals. By doing so, you’ll be freeing up YOUR valuable time for the things you love, rather than wasting it on things you don’t.

Here is what you will learn inside this $15.00 guide….

  • How important is self-confidence? You’ll quickly see that self confidence is arguably the number one factor in your development. While it isn’t the ONLY factor, it’s the one that can make the biggest difference. The real question is: How does it make a difference?
  • Can you identify and deal with your shortcomings? No one is perfect, nor are they expected to be. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t strive for perfection. In order to do so, you’ll need to be able to identify your problem areas, and understand how best to address them.
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  • Commitment, consistency and consolidation…the three “C’s”. These three things can make or break your development. While it seems pretty simple, you might be surprised at just what each of them requires from you in order to work together as a whole.
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What is the Law of Attraction

May 17, 2010 By Megan 3 Comments

Have you ever wondered what it is about some people that they find success so easy? Why it seems as though everything they’ve ever touched in their lives has turned to gold? Have you ever sat and watched them jealously, wishing you too could find success that easily in your life?

What would you say if I told you that there was a way to achieve anything that you had ever wanted from life just by using the power hidden within the depths of your own mind? What if I said that I could teach you how to overcome all of your inhibitions and fears and use the laws of nature to draw success to you rather than you running after it? What would you say if I said that everything that had occurred to you in your life prior to today was entirely the result of your thoughts and actions, and everything that happens to you from here on out is entirely in your hands?

What would you say if I told you that I could teach you the secret handed down from the greatest minds of all time, reaffirmed by the spiritual leaders throughout history, and that with this information you could change your very destiny?

You would probably tell me that I’m crazy, that I’ve been watching far too much late night television and that I should get myself to a therapist as soon as possible. But what if it was the truth?

That’s right! You can determine your own destiny! My white paper, full of learning, tips, and techniques makes destiny awfully  affordable!

Some of the greatest men and women throughout history have known the secrets of using the power within their minds to manifest their dreams, plucking them from the inner depth of the subconscious and bringing them to life in their full colour glory using nothing more than the power of the minds and the energy created by their thoughts and emotions.

Sound too good to be true? I know that it sounds like the kind of thing that science fiction novels are made of, but hear me out. This is an example of the power of the mind firmly rooted in scientific fact. The laws of physics applied to the metaphysical to create the perfect blend of fact and idea. A universal law finally discovered and brought into play for the men and women of earth, applying to everyone, regardless of their age, gender or race, and carrying with it guaranteed results!

What is this Modern Day Miracle?

It’s the law of attraction, a law that has governed the workings of nature since the beginning of time and has been speculated upon nearly as long, but has not been studied and taught to the general public in enough depth for them to be able to put it to good use; that is, until now.

The law of attraction is a law based upon the idea that the energy given off by a person’s mind, whether it be good or bad, will draw like energy to it. This means that by encouraging their minds to give off good energy waves an individual would be able to draw positive energy waves out of the universe to make good things happen for them.

That’s it! Nothing more too it than that! The law of attraction simply puts into use the basic laws of nature and applies them to societal occurrences. The best part about the law of attraction is that it is one of the few laws in science that does not require a laboratory full of equipment to prove. It can be proven in the mind, in the privacy of your own home as you sit back and wait to enjoy the positive effects.

What can the law of attraction do for you? The possibilities are endless; there really are no limitations on the positive changes the law of attraction can bring into your life.

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Part of the attraction of the law of attraction is that it removes any limitations that you may have felt previously. You can finally step out of your shell and experiment with a side of life that without this knowledge you never would have dreamed of.

2) You can make any changes in your life you feel you want to make!

Very often we become complacent with our lives because we are unsure precisely what we need to do to change it. We accept the misfortunes in our lives because “that’s just the way it is”. Fortunately, nothing ever has to be “just the way it is”.
Here is what you will learn inside this guide….

How to harness the power of your mind to create your own destiny

* How your attitudes affect your daily experiences

* How to change those attitudes to draw what you want most in life to you rather than you to it

* The true secret to success, and

* What the people of the eastern nations have known for years that we are just beginning to figure out

This information was taught by the great Buddha himself, who said, “What you have become is what you have thought.” This ancient wisdom has never lost its truth in the hundreds of years since it was first uttered, and now you can learn how to use this wisdom to help chart the course of the rest of your life.

Inside this e-Book you will learn:

* What the law of attraction is

* The history of the law of attraction

* How to use the law of attraction to make changes in your own life

* The areas of your life most affected by the law of attraction

* Why the law of attraction does not always work

* Why not everyone believes in this universal law

* What sets the Law of Attraction apart from all of the other methods of manifestation currently available on the marketplace

There is so much that can be done with the law of attraction, and yet so many people do not realize the power they hold at their fingertips! So much suffering could be averted if the people involved only knew the power they have hidden within their own minds!

I know this sounds a little hard to believe right now, but it’s the truth, it’s always been the truth and it will always be the truth, no matter how many people try to poke holes in it.

The Question is, What are You Going to do About it Now that You Know?

The law of attraction is the best kept secret of some of the richest men and women in the country, and they really don’t want you to learn it. Now that you know that you have this knowledge at your fingertips, what are you going to do about it? Can you just walk away and let your golden opportunity for success pass you by, or will you have the courage to grab hold of this opportunity with both hands?

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Life Writing

May 1, 2010 By Megan 2 Comments

This week I facilitated a Life Story workshop for the therapeutic residential care practitioners at the service I manage. It has been over two years since I ran a Life Story Work for kids in Care training and I had forgotten how much I value the process of healing and the practice of Life Story work.

Life Story work done with children in care is a three part process of data collection, integration and making of a book. As I facilitated this week, it occurred to me that the life story process is equally valid to everyday people who may want to grow, heal, self develop, record traumatic experiences or just record their life.

Not one to let the grass grow under my feet, I immediately began researching and writing a new course: Right Write your Life. This course is based on the genre of life writing, principles of psychology, social work, counselling and the conventions of writing. NOT a Do it yourself counselling through journaling course, but definitely a Learn how to write your story course, I will offer it in Cairns before I begin to travel the course to other areas of Australia.

Right Write your Life

Who: Anyone with an interest in writing their story or learning how to journal as a way of personal growth.

When: Saturday 29th May

Time: 9am to 4pm

Where: My Other Mum training facility, 112 McCormick St, Manunda (opp Traders Lane)

Cost:$200.00 + tax

Included: Course materials, lunch, morning tea and a bag of tools to start your Life Story journal.

What to bring: Pen and note pad, scissors, glue.

Why: Life writing train with a published author AND a therapist. Kick start your writing career, memoirs or simply create beautifully embellished written keepsakes for your family.

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