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Building Bridges - the intersection of Workforce, Visitor, Economic, and Community Development

The nexus of workforce development, the visitor economy, economic development, and community development is a powerful one. They aren’t isolated efforts but interconnected pillars that support thriving communities and robust economies. And, if we really want to support thriving communities and economies, we need to stop working in silos. But why does Australia and the organisations and budgets that support these sectors still work in silos? Why aren’t we working all hands together?

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The Communication Dance

How we communicate as individuals and as a team has a significant impact on how we all perform. And it can be hard. Sparrowly Group’s Giovanna Lever provides insight into maintaining your communications A game.

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Rejecting perfectionism, embracing growth

Perfectionism is unfortunately more common than we realise and resides in many of us. Sparrowly Group’s Giovanna Lever explores how it affects her as a leader and strategies she has implemented to overcome perfectionism and embrace growth.

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The 8 ingredients to successful business

My kids were her absolute motivation to take the plunge, start Sparrowly Group and become the maker of her own destiny. And, a lot has happened in 8 years. It’s not just Giovanna any more. Today, Sparrowly Group is a team of 7 individuals, all with unique, yet, complementary skills.

As we now move into our 9th year of business, Managing Director, Giovanna Lever wanted to share her 8 learnings with aspiring or current business owners.

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Are you a ‘Super’ Woman?

Giovanna Lever talks about embracing superannuation as part of your regular financial planning particularly as we gear up for a new financial year.

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Have you discovered the pots of gold?

Whilst we all know that acquisition is far more costly than retention, it seems when it comes to retention, it is put into the too hard basket or seen as a low priority. Giovanna Lever shares her experience in this insightful blog important for businesses of all sizes.

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Why has Always Been in Us…

Why do so many adults struggle with knowing their why? What happens between seven and adult hood? Giovanna Lever taps into this through her recent experience.

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Value vs. lipservice

For small business owners it is important to create connections. Giovanna Lever shares her tips on how to create genuine two-way value in your business relationships.

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Name it to Tame it

Fear is inevitable at some point in our lives. Hear what our guest blogger Jane Faulkner has to say about fear and ways to overcome it for your small business operations

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Multitasking Mayhem

Most women are proud of their multi-tasking abilities but are they causing themselves unnecessary stress by trying to handle too many things at once? Giovanna Lever provides her perspective on this.

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Do You Suffer From Professional FOMO?

Fear of missing out in the workplace is more common than you think. Hear what female entrepreneur Giovanna Lever has to say about her experience with professional FOMO.

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Walk and Talk - the new meeting space

Should walking and talking be the new "coffee"? Hear what a leadership expert, Giovanna Lever has to say about the importance of incorporating exercise into your meetings.

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