Trish Weston: Life Coach

Noosa Heads, Queensland
www.worklifedesign.com.au

Trish Weston left her promising academic career at 20 and ran off and joined a business.

She learned many tricks in this magical world - how to juggle (20 things to be done by yesterday); how to make things disappear (“Where is that invoice?”); and most importantly, the art of walking the highwire (“What, no safety net?”).

Trish has since left this crazy life and spends her days having wonderful conversations with people about what’s really important to them - in life and business - and how they can make their own world seem less like a circus.

Trish is an Accredited Life Coach (LCA) and, now, has post graduate qualifications in Psychology.

Trish's memorable quote
"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself" George Bernard Shaw

Articles by Trish

• Solo Psyche

  Organic business: Why I’ve gone organic

  As a soloist, I’ve struggled to find the right amount of structure to keep my business fresh, enjoyable and with a healthy cash flow. I have discovered over time that the organic business approach works best for me.

  • Published 19 September 08
  • Trish Weston
  • 18 Comments

• Technology

  Business emails: Five simple rules

  Sam Leader's article on mobile vs email and Megan Tough's article looking at the contemporary rules around using mobile phones got me thinking about another modern day bugbear of mine – the incorrect use of business emails.

  • Published 07 July 08
  • Trish Weston
  • 10 Comments

• Solo Psyche

  The soloist’s business support team

  How many of us would achieve what we do without our partners, friends, peers, family and pets who make up our unofficial business support team? It's time these silent partners got due thanks for the part they play in making our businesses a success.

  • Published 29 February 08
  • Trish Weston
  • 5 Comments

• Solo Psyche

  Economic sustainability: When everyone profits

  We are acutely aware of cash flow, ROI, profit and assets in our solo ventures. But when we look at how our business impacts upon the economy sustainability of our communities, we discover that we're not the only ones who can benefit from our business.

  • Published 28 January 08
  • Trish Weston

• Solo Psyche

  People skills: Creating a sustainable business

  Having good people skills and treating people we work with well is an important aspect of creating a sustainable business. This area, however, doesn’t get a lot of attention despite its presence behind many of our concerns about work and fairness.

  • Published 17 December 07
  • Trish Weston
  • 7 Comments

• Solo Psyche

  Seven ways to create a sustainable business

  The evidence is everywhere. If we don’t treat clients with respect, we lose them. If we take non-renewable resources from the planet, they run out. It’s time to look past our financial bottom-line to see how to create a truly sustainable business.

  • Published 08 October 07
  • Trish Weston
  • 11 Comments

• Solo Psyche

  The best things about being my own boss

  I bounced out of bed this morning. No alarm clock, no “just five more minutes”. It was my first day of freedom after spending eight months working for someone else and I am once again able to appreciate the great things about being my own boss.

  • Published 10 September 07
  • Trish Weston
  • 15 Comments

• Solo Psyche

  Mixing solo business with employment

  Most of us reckon our solo business ought to provide all our work, career and financial needs. But rather than going it alone all the time, maybe there are benefits to mixing your business with part time employment.

  • Published 30 July 07
  • Trish Weston
  • 14 Comments

• Solo Psyche

  How to cope with low morale

  If you are a business owner who struggles to cope with low morale, be assured you're not alone. Losses in enthusiasm are particularly common after the initial six or twelve month honeymoon period.

  • Published 15 January 07
  • Trish Weston
  • 4 Comments

• Working Smarter

  Work attitudes: Four lessons learnt from my four hour day

  What seemed like a simple reduction in work hours turned into a valuable experience in understanding my work attitudes and how I work best.

  • Published 06 November 06
  • Trish Weston
  • 11 Comments

• Working Smarter

  Work less: Why I changed to a four hour day

  My four hour day started innocently enough. There was no revolutionary zeal nor aspirations to the loafer’s lifestyle. My idea to work less came simply from my desire to more fully enjoy my work.

  • Published 02 October 06
  • Trish Weston
  • 7 Comments

• Networking

  Setting up your Business Action Group

  Last month we talked about getting together with other soloists to support and grow your business through a Business Action Group (BAG). If you’re thinking “This is for me” then here are the steps to setting up your very own BAG.

  • Published 28 July 06
  • Trish Weston
  • 11 Comments

• Networking

  Business Action Groups: Your Success is in the BAG

  When you work in isolation, running a successful business isn’t just about getting clients but about building relationships in a supportive environment. That's where Business Action Groups (BAG) come in.

  • Published 23 June 06
  • Trish Weston
  • 3 Comments