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Mich Bondesio

I help hundreds of purpose-driven professionals claim back their time, creativity, focus and freedom, to do more of what matters inside and outside of work. Thoughts, tips and tools for intentional productivity, digital wellbeing and a more sustainable future of work. I'm a writer, speaker, podcaster, coach, and author of The Cadence Effect. GET 3 RESOURCES, 2 THOUGHTS + 1 ACTION (Once-a-Month)

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Cadence 93 - Amplify Your Vision, Potential & Purpose

Issue #93 Cadence - Life & Work in Motion There is nothing left to wait for. This is the moment. There is no before. There is no after. There is only now, and now is yours. ~ Branden Collinsworth - From Soul Force Hi Reader The year has landed with big expectations on lots of fronts! Hope it’s meeting yours so far? So much is outside of our locus of control, but we can also work to ensure that the things within our control go as planned. Something I do that helps is to state my intentions,...
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Cadence 92 - Elf-Care Tips to Wrap Up Your Year Right

Issue #92 Cadence - Life & Work in Motion Good ideas come to you in the margins. If you don't schedule down time, you will kill your creativity. Your next great idea is waiting for you to take a day off. ~ Donald Miller Hi Reader Whoo, I don't know about you, but I'm eager for the work year to end. Things have been full, full, full on this year, including new products and podcast themes AND 15 seconds of fame on LinkedIn. It's time to get the last bits done, before I switch off the laptop and...
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Cadence 91 - Your Compass For Flexibly Navigating Change

Issue #91 Cadence - Life & Work in Motion A strategy isn’t a map — it’s a compass. Strategy is a better plan. It’s the hard work of choosing what to do today to make tomorrow better. This is the point. This is at the heart of our work and the challenge of our days. Towards better. ~ Seth Godin Hi Reader Change is everywhere—some welcome, some not so much. Wherever you are, I hope you’re doing okay? As the Stoics remind us, the only way forward is through, and having an inner compass helps us...
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Cadence 90 - The Rhythm of Sustainable Success

Issue # 90 Cadence - Life & Work in Motion “Every season is one of becoming, but not always one of blooming. Be gracious with your ever-evolving self.” — B. Oakman Hi Reader A slightly delayed start to October for me. How are you finding Q4 of 2024? I’ve just returned from two lovely weeks in sunny South Africa, both working and visiting family. (And yes, with sustainability in mind, I did offset my carbon for the trip). So much seems to have changed in that short time away, with leaves...
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Cadence 89 - Productivity, Boundaries & Earthly Flourishing

Issue #89 Cadence - Life & Work in Motion "Focusing attention is a skill. Where we choose to direct our gaze determines not only what we learn or believe, but how we choose to see the world." ~ Seth Godin Hi Reader Hope you're ok and have enjoyed some extra space over August? I got to do more walking in the Lakes and it was lovely! So, now I'm back from summer break to share a new look newsletter with a new 3-2-1 format for easy reading. If you missed the July newsletter, I announced that...
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Cadence 88 - New Paths, New Projects

“A career is not a series of tasks. It's the chance to build things.” Seth Godin Read / share this newsletter on the web. Hi Reader, Coming up for air after several weeks of intensive work and I'm still wearing closed shoes and hoodies, so it's seems Summer up north has been busy elsewhere too. How is Part 2 of your year going so far? Part 2 is the second part of the story. It's a chance to start over. To do something different. To make things right. And my part 2 is starting with a pivot....
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Cadence 62 - Making Space for Magic

“...create a space where the busyness stops.” ~ Thich Nhat Hahn Hi from Mich Hello dear ones, happy Friday 13th and here’s to everything good that a new year brings. From the fresh energy and inspiration to try new things, to initiating new projects and activating new behaviours and intentions. How are you feeling at this point in January? Whatever you have planned, I hope that 2023 is all that you need and want it to be! I’m not going to harp on about resolutions and habits (except in the...
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