“You never get a second chance to make a first impression” — Will Rogers  

Picture this:  It's the first day on the job for your new team member.  There are a myriad of feelings and thoughts going through their mind.  They are excited about their new role, new team and new opportunities.  They are curious, ready to learn and connect …. and probably a little nervous about the unknown.   

Psychologist Adam Blanch has touched on the majesty of our emotions in other articles, and promised a fuller exploration of them to come, so here it is. Let’s talk about the F word - feelings.

In part three of our series on SMEs, we look at forming partnerships that last. In the last two articles, we explained the imperative around SMEs and why you need to start formulating a plan, and then we revealed a handful of the thousands of SMEs that are rising to their social impact mission.  

“Philanthropy is becoming embedded in the fabric of our community through purpose-driven business models.” – Dr Alicia Kennedy 

“In our own small way, we can contribute to the unseen unheard voice of the financial services sector, bringing some light and confidence back to the public perception.” – Gerri Scott 

(First published In Pro Bono Australia 'Ask Adam' column, by practitioner Adam Blanch) Dear Adam, I am interested in your perspective. I look around and think as a society that we have more than we have ever had, but everyone seems more anxious and more depressed than ever before. What do you think is going on?” – Anon

“People are starting to realise their own power … the power to take change into their own hands.” – Dr Robbie van Hemert

“One of the greatest rewards has been to see our staff engagement continue to increase as the program evolves.” – Anthea Hammon 

A fantastic breakdown of why this Aussie made partnership works so well, by practitioners Linda Garnett and Sharon Dann. 

You’ ve got to admire Anthony Robbins and how he is able to motivate and generate self confidence in everyone. His style and his smile are infectious. With corporate partnerships, you need more than just a big smile and enthusiasm to win a pitch. It’s about substance as well as style.