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🌟 Sometimes, amidst all the talk of doom and gloom, it’s worth pausing to reflect on the positives. This chart 👇 is a powerful reminder to count our blessings. Australia ranks impressively high in both average and median wealth, reinforcing our strong global position. It speaks to the resilience of our nation, the opportunities we’ve built, and the potential we hold for the future. As a nation, this tells us that while there’s always room for improvement, there’s also much to celebrate. It’s a chance to reflect on what’s going right and how we can use our strengths to tackle the challenges ahead. What’s going right for you? Whether it’s personal, professional, or something in your community, I’d love to hear your stories. Let’s spread some optimism today. #CountYourBlessings #AustraliaStrong #PositiveTrends #WealthAndOpportunity #GlobalPerspective #FutureThinking

Hi folks and welcome to my Friday Reflection.   Today's reflection continues our focus on the space between National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week. "Now more than ever we will keep the fire burning". Today also picks up the theme of Solstice - our longest night in Australia.   To keep the fire burning, now more than ever we need to cultivate collective cultures of resilience and hope. The solstice represents nature's turning point that can offer us collective cultures of hope. We've made it through the longest night. From now on every day gets longer and every night becomes shorter. The solstice represents a pivot point and changing seasons.   Pivot points can be personal, collective or at a broad system level.   At a personal level, I encourage you to re-visit your New Year commitments. Take a look at what you determined to be your goals and the pathways you've made since then. Use the natural pivot point of the solstice to re-connect you with your path through the year. This time I encourage you to ask yourself, how am I using this time to keep the fires burning to address right relations with First Nations in Australia?   At a collective level I recently heard one of my colleagues share wisdom about paying more attention to the natural environment and living in relationship to the country. This means thinking seasonally according to the natural environment, and not according to the imposed calendar determining start and end dates. We can use the natural pivot point of the solstice to collectively acknowledge our mid-point, carry any hardships together, and look towards the changes coming. Let's encourage each other that now is the time to make changes in our relationship with the natural environment. Let's explore what we can do to live more attuned with First Nations seasonal perspectives.   At a broader systemic level, earlier this year (during the 21 Ways in 21 Days series) we reflected on the idea of embracing ourselves as being the "current pivotal generations in shaping Australia". We can embrace holding ourselves as generations who have practiced coming through the longest nights and pressing on towards the changing seasons. We can take the despairs and hopes of our current times and now more than ever, keep the fire burning for improved and lasting change. I encourage you to join with me, and many others, in making our generations pivotal in our national relationships between the First Peoples and all the peoples of this land.   Be encouraged and encourage others.

Welcome winter, more sunshine, and a fresh start! Today marks the first day of winter AND the first day of the financial advisor calendar year—two opportunities to embrace fresh beginnings. Just like winter invites us to slow down, reflect, and prepare for new growth, the new business year offers a clean slate to set goals and build momentum.    Take a moment today to envision what success looks like for you in 2025. What habits will you carry forward? What will you leave behind? This season is your reminder: Growth often starts beneath the surface, so plant the seeds now and watch them flourish in the months ahead.  What’s one intention you’re setting for this new year? Share below!    #wintersolstice #yuletide #winterseason #newseason #NMAdvisors #NorthwesternMutual  

Welcome winter, more sunshine, and a fresh start! Today marks the first day of winter AND the first day of the financial advisor calendar year—two opportunities to embrace fresh beginnings. Just like winter invites us to slow down, reflect, and prepare for new growth, the new business year offers a clean slate to set goals and build momentum.    Take a moment today to envision what success looks like for you in 2025. What habits will you carry forward? What will you leave behind? This season is your reminder: Growth often starts beneath the surface, so plant the seeds now and watch them flourish in the months ahead.  What’s one intention you’re setting for this new year? Share below!    #wintersolstice #yuletide #winterseason #newseason #NMAdvisors #NorthwesternMutual  

I had the privilege of facilitating two sessions at the Maine Outdoor Economy Summit. Our focus: future-proofing Maine’s outdoor economy by developing a workforce ready to meet tomorrow’s demands. The path to a future-ready workforce is built on deeper collaboration between industry and higher education, adaptable career pathways, and leadership that aligns with unique challenges and opportunities. These insights extend beyond Maine or the outdoor economy—success in any sector requires bridging gaps, fostering innovation in workforce development, and creating a shared vision for long-term growth. What strategies are helping your industry stay future-ready? Thanks to Jenny Kordick and Maine Outdoor Brands, and Danny Twilley, Maureen Lafferty, and Jessica Haight. I'm grateful for participation from LL Bean, Sunday River Resort, University of Maine, West Virginia University, University of Maine at Farmington, Husson University, Sterling Rope Co., Johnson Outdoors, Maine Office of Tourism, The Landing School Maine, Portland Paddle, New England Outdoor Center Inc., Maine Kayak, Grandy Organics, Maine Street Skohegan, Maine Marine Trade Association, Rippleffect Inc. in these important conversations.

At the core of lasting, transformative change is empowering local leaders to drive impact in their communities. Discover the power of Community-Led initiatives and how you can be a catalyst for meaningful transformation in your own neighborhood. 📖 Check out out latest blog now! https://lnkd.in/gVD_RTay Let us know what Community-Led initiatives have really inspired you in the comments below!

As the holiday season unfolds, it's easy to get caught up in the celebrations. But this time of year is also a great opportunity to reflect on your financial future. Here are five practical strategies to help you enjoy the festivities without losing sight of your future:

As the holiday season unfolds, it's easy to get caught up in the celebrations. But this time of year is also a great opportunity to reflect on your financial future. Here are 5 practical strategies to help you enjoy the festivities without losing sight of your future.

As the holiday season unfolds, it's easy to get caught up in the celebrations. But this time of year is also a great opportunity to reflect on your financial future. Here are 5 practical strategies to help you enjoy the festivities without losing sight of your future.

As the holiday season unfolds, it's easy to get caught up in the celebrations. But this time of year is also a great opportunity to reflect on your financial future. Here are 5 practical strategies to help you enjoy the festivities without losing sight of your future.