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17/06/2014

Goosebumps. An incredible performance at TEDx Sydney in April. If you have ever suffered from nerves when public speaking, find 15 minutes in your day, grab yourself a cuppa, and watch this incredible presentation from the talented Megan Washington.

Great presenters aren't always technically perfect, Great presenters tell compelling stories, show their personality, connect with their audience and illicit an emotional response.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MegHiL93B0

Megan Washington is one of Australia's premier singer/songwriters and in this surprising talk Megan reveals her secret problem. Since childhood, Megan has be...

04/06/2014

http://www.fastcompany.com/3026817/leadership-now/4-habits-of-the-most-resilient-people?utm_source=facebook

When the going gets tough, what makes some bounce back while others fizzle out? Firing the naysayers in your head, surrounding yourself with a "...

22/05/2014

What do Wi-Fi, Aeroguard, and plastic bank notes have in common? They were all developed by our very own CSIRO...



http://gereports.com.au/post/13-12-2013/ways-that-csiro-has-changed-the-world

GE is celebrating three years of collaboration and partnership with CSIRO. To celebrate the passion, talent and mind-blowing intelligence of the numerous teams at CSIRO, we’ve created a list of 6 ways CSIRO has changed our world.

20/05/2014

What do entrepreneurs and hip hop have in common? Powerful lessons from one of the biggest names in the biz. An insightful read, with links to some great entrepreneurial resources.

http://www.50graphic.com/

An infographic that breaks down the core elements of 50's outrageous success into 5 actionable lessons.

13/05/2014

Tonight’s Federal Budget cuts are at risk of stifling innovation for many Australian businesses. Cuts include a reduction in R&D Tax credits and the abolition of Commercialisation Australia and the Innovation Research Fund.

In the wake of tonight’s budget announcement, here are three ways to innovate when budgets are tight.


http://www.slideshare.net/zumbara2009/3-ways-to-innovate-on-a-budget

3 TIPS FOR INNOVATING ON A BUDGET PAGE | 2 www.zumbara.com.au 13th May, 2014 Tonight’s Federal Budget cuts are at risk of stifling innovation for many Austra...

19/03/2014

Innovation in action

http://m.fastcoexist.com/3026746/a-solar-powered-parasol-to-protect-pedestrians-from-smokers-and-bad-weather?utm_source=facebook #4

These fanciful shelters, designed for the streets of Paris, go much further than just providing a little shelter on city streets.

05/12/2013

If you couldn't attend TEDxMelbourne this week, here are my highlights from a stellar speaker line up.

http://www.slideshare.net/zumbara2009/seeing-the-unseen-tedxmelbourne-highlights-december-2013

I’ve been attending TEDx events and enjoying incredible speakers on TED.com for the last few years. Every time I get fresh perspectives, insights and inspirat

05/12/2013

Australia is still one of the best places to live, according to the latest OECD Better Life Index.

What do you think? At the Better Life interactive website you can find out the best places to live, based on what's most important to you.

http://www.oecdbetterlifeindex.org/countries/australia/

AustraliaLearn even more about Australia at oecd.orgDid you know?indicatorvalueunitPopulation22.6mil.Visitors per year5.9mil.Renewable energy5.20%How’s Life?Australia performs exceptionally well in measures of well-being, as shown by the fact that it ranks among the top countries in a large number o...

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27/09/2013

Happy Friday!

03/09/2013

Ready, Set, Pause for a few minutes a day - how a micro break improves productivity

People spend about 47 of their lives lost in thought pondering the past and worrying about the future. Stop the cycle and get more productive and...