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I got that type of email a few weeks back. It was an invitation from Microsoft.
Squirm.
This blog post is about what I got up to while I was in Sydney #workfromsurface.
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I was picked up and driven to the Le Port space in Roseberry where I saw the most amazing and Instagram-able work space your eye would ever see.
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EVER. I wish my house was styled this way.
My desk was fully decked out. personal touches - a picture of Luna and I, endless supply of Cranberry Capri's, note books and the new Microsoft headphones to test out.
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We were there to work, create content and work the way we normally would in a collaboration with new contacts. I met some amazing people Jess Ruhfus, founder of Collabosarus, Bianca Beers, who is seriously talented in SO many ways - check her out AND my friend Debbie from IG Loopsymum).
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It was an event that took a balanced and holistic approach to work. Mimosas at 11 and yoga at 11:30!
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I learnt many things at the #workfromsurface event.
My two take away's are:
1. Be open to meeting new people and making friends (even if your 'openings' are full). I vibed with Bianca, she had a warmth and trust about her. We have been working with each other ever since. Now, watch this space!
2. Learn as much as you can. Sometimes when I am surrounded by inspiring people, I REALLY listen and make note of it. There's a reason why people have gotten to where they are and you can always learn a thing or two.