19 September 2023
We got our first EGG! (If you are new to this newsletter you may need to backtrack a few to understand the utter importance of this!) Plus, wild weather and I am heading to WOW next week too!
Mental Health Awareness Week
It is mental health awareness week this week so make sure you take stock of where you are at!
Vulnerable Share!
I burnt out at the end of last year. It was horrific in so, so many ways. I didn't really fully understand the impact burning out would have on my mental health, my body and those around me. I did my very best to 'hide it', and despite it being quite obvious, I had received no support from my employer at the time. In fact, they did the opposite of piling on more pressure. I was bullied, lied too, broken and simply put didn't want to be here.
Lucky for me my darling wife saw right through me. She helped me make some big decisions and helped me to recover. I took 5 months off working and spent a month overseas and walked the Portueses Coastal Camino Trail with her. I reset who I was and what I wanted in life. I am still learning to put boundaries in place and am still not fully recovered yet - but life is so much better now than it has been.
So, if you are struggling - TALK to someone! If your work environment isn't supportive look elsewhere. Life is actually too short to suffer. Life is actually bloody awesome too!
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Are you a LINKEDIN Lurker?
If you are, then this FREE online masterclass may just change that! Obviously, I use LinkedIn as one of my main sources of leads and revenue. So, if you are just not sure where to start, what to post or just how to use Linkedin, then I recommend jump on this free session. MORE INFO HERE.
Weekly Sunday 15 min Economic Updates
With so much happening economically wise both at home and around the world there is a lot to think about! Join Cameron Bagrie every Sunday evening at 8pm for a live update. this is a great way to start the week updated and ready to make decisions!
Cameron Bagrie hosts the Straight-Shooting segment giving his unfiltered views on the New Zealand economy. JOIN HERE
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Would your business survive if you 'popped your clogs?'
With so many businesses in New Zealand reliant on their owners or key staff the damage if an owner or key staff member 'popped their clogs' would be catastrophic!
So, what is Key Person Insurance?
Simply put a business puts some insurance in place on a Key Person so, should they pop their clogs, become majorly ill or not be able to work again, the business has some extra financial resources to see the business through this potentially crippling time.
When implemented correctly, Key Person Insurance can be a vital part of protecting the shareholders' investment, jobs and the future of the business itself.
If you are not sure that you have or if you need to investigate Key Person Insurance, e-mail me with a few details on yourself and your business and I can help connect you with the right adviser for you! phil.holland@vegalend.co.nz.
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1yWe really LOVE Clear Head, Phil. They are providing an excellent service and they have the world's best customer service. Good on you for pumping their tyres here. And well done on your vulnerable share. What have we got to lose by being honest and real? Love it.