The human experience behind the name.
Virginia, I am
I am an Australian country girl
My grandmother taught me big-hearted love
My great uncle taught me ambition
My parents taught me effort matters more than results
My 4 siblings taught me dependability
My nieces & nephews are teaching me to relish simple pleasures
I’ve lived in Asia for 22 years
I have 25+ years work experience across the globe
I’ve lost my job twice. One company collapsed. One company made me redundant.
I am a strategist. I am an educator. I am an entrepreneur.
I’ve founded 2 businesses. I’ve created 7 brands from scratch. I’ve created a career I love.
I learn every day
I learn by participating
I learn by connecting
I learn by listening
I am curious
I am energetic
I am resourceful
I am authentic
I am supportive
I am demanding
I believe in integrity
I believe in everyday heroes
I believe in positive impact
My purpose is to inspire
I teach leadership.
I teach sustainability.
I teach influence.
I’ve taught thousands of people around the world.
They’ve taught me more.
My joy
I love nature.
I love Japanese washi paper.
I love eating with chopsticks.
I love floating on the ocean waves.
I love hiking up a mountain for the feeling of achievement and the view.
I love the sunset sky.
I love collecting fresh flowers from a garden.
I love the freedom of money.
Fruit is always my answer to favourite foods, especially mango and passion fruits.
I love spending time with my nieces and nephews and engaging in their curious worlds.
Where do you find your joy?
Where does your bliss reside?
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