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Episode Synopsis
Sandy McDonald talks about the power of stories to change lives.
Sandy loves to knit and share the world of creation for good!
Over 43 years of being in business, Sandy's heart-centred approach to life and work is all based on the purpose of better communication, whether you are an author, speaker, coach and trainer.
Coming to Australia in 1984 from Africa, Sandy lives her passion that 'stories' must land where they are meant too. Her speciality audience is middle grade learners and readers and with three grandchildren, her judges, her stories hit the mark.
Listen is as we share Sandy's story... you'll here about the Knitter's Square, bushfires, grandchildren, and how Sandy's values have influenced her life work in all she does! A great sense of humour as well as humility, Sandy coins her own 'good storytelling chemicals' - oxytocin + cortisol = "oxisil" which we could say are the heart and soul of her true being.
I hope you enjoy our conversation! Every podcaster loves a little love, so share this with someone who you think will benefit and enjoy and leave a review on their fav podcast platform.
To connect with Sandy:
Email: [email protected]
URL: sandymcdonald.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyamcdonald/
To connect with Carrie:
Email: [email protected]
URL: www.carriebenedet.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
Sandy loves to knit and share the world of creation for good!
Over 43 years of being in business, Sandy's heart-centred approach to life and work is all based on the purpose of better communication, whether you are an author, speaker, coach and trainer.
Coming to Australia in 1984 from Africa, Sandy lives her passion that 'stories' must land where they are meant too. Her speciality audience is middle grade learners and readers and with three grandchildren, her judges, her stories hit the mark.
Listen is as we share Sandy's story... you'll here about the Knitter's Square, bushfires, grandchildren, and how Sandy's values have influenced her life work in all she does! A great sense of humour as well as humility, Sandy coins her own 'good storytelling chemicals' - oxytocin + cortisol = "oxisil" which we could say are the heart and soul of her true being.
I hope you enjoy our conversation! Every podcaster loves a little love, so share this with someone who you think will benefit and enjoy and leave a review on their fav podcast platform.
To connect with Sandy:
Email: [email protected]
URL: sandymcdonald.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyamcdonald/
To connect with Carrie:
Email: [email protected]
URL: www.carriebenedet.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebenedet/
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