October 2020 EO Melbourne Chapter News

Dear ,

As we roll into the last quarter of 2020, these last few months can easily become a haze. In a blink of an eye, we’ll be welcoming a brand new year.

So how do we become more intentional about how we end the year? How do we muster up the motivation to make it truly memorable?

Here’s a start, ask yourself this question: "What are you most proud of this year?"

This year has been wild, and amidst all the uncertainty we’ve had to deal with, perhaps we haven’t given ourselves the space to recognise the accomplishments we’re truly proud of.

Invoking pride in ourselves is uplifting. It builds confidence and it brings joy. Revel in it.

Invoke pride in others by taking the time to ask your closest friends and forum buddies this powerful question next time you’re able to connect (hopefully in real life).

If you’re wondering - I’m most proud of being able to create boundaries that keep me mentally and emotionally strong. This quote was my inspiration.

"In order to lead others, you must first lead yourself."

I'm also proud of what our chapter has achieved in the first quarter -- our high renewal rate of 87.41% (globally, we have renewed more members this year than any year in EO’s history; South Pacific Area achieved the highest renewal rate on record at 90.75%), 17 EO Melbourne events since July 2020 with Event Median Score of 9.19, and the high interest received for the Mentorship Program that we're launching next week with 27 pairs (thanks to our Mentorship Chair James Murray for driving this initiative).

Thank you to everyone who contributed to these milestones. Be proud of what you have done and look forward to the rest of the year with hope and determination.

Warmest regards,

Members in the EO Melbourne Blog
Get to know our members, read their stories and learn from their experiences through their articles in our site:

Experimentation in business: risks and rewards - Penelope Sattler and Michael Clark
How do successful entrepreneurs get continuous professional growth? - Rick Nieuwenhoven, Rob Roy Rankin and Adam Stewart
The importance of mentorship in the entrepreneurial journey - Damian Blumenkranc and Benjamin Trinh
What are the 3 most important items on an entrepreneurs’ desk - by Bernie Fernandez
Leading with Hope - Sheryl Thai and Jamie Lingham
5 books every entrepreneur should read - Blake Brunne and Rudi van der Vlies

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