The best advice my dad gave me: Corey Batt, Managing Director and Co-founder of www.clickburst.com.au

“My father taught me to take risks – especially while you’re young. I’ve found that in Australia the average person is afraid to go out on a limb and start a new business, take on an investment or put themselves out there. I started my first business when I was 20 and have built several successful businesses since which have completely influenced my life.” – Corey Batt


Corey Batt is the managing director and co-founder of www.clickburst.com.au, an online marketing firm specialising in search engine optimisation, adwords and content creation.

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The best advice my dad gave me: Louise Edmonds, founder/CEO of MenStylePower

“The best advice Dad gave me was to ‘guard my brake’ – Yep, while driving, he always said this and I must admit it has saved my life a couple of times.” Louise Edmonds


“Style is not just the clothes on a man, but the man in them”. MenStylePower was created by Louise Edmonds, who has over 20 years experience in the entertainment and media world working with brands and companies in Australia, UK and USA. She created MenStylePower.com which for over nine years has been providing content for Nautica and Barneys New York during New York Fashion Weeks, FashionBeans UK, Brands Exclusive, Sydney Morning Herald’s Executive Style, AskMen.com and CEO Magazine and is a video content creator for Marie Clare, InStyle Magazine and Swarovski.

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The best advice my dad gave me: Monika Gisler, Co-founder of ThinkChangeGrow

“The best thing my dad taught me was to ‘approach, address and treat every person equally. No matter the profession, social background, religion or their status in society.’
It hugely impacted who I am and what I stand for and it definitely shaped what I am doing professionally today.” – Monika Gisler


Monika Gisler is the Co-founder of ThinkChangeGrow, a people & culture consultancy specialising in expert leadership and capability facilitation for organisations who see developing their people and creating a positive workplace culture as the means by which they will thrive long term.
Monika draws on over 10 years international experience in Google sales management, learning & development and strategic organisational development programs. 

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The best advice my dad gave me: Dympna Kennedy, Creating Balance Australia

The best advice my dad taught me was to walk tall, with a sharp step and to own my space. He said, ‘It was important to be content in your own home because it impacts everything else in life’.” – Dympna Kennedy


Through her work, Dympna helps the unsettled, the overwhelmed, the exhausted and the lost, by tweaking their home environment resulting in ‘Content Babies’, ‘Cooperative Toddlers’, ‘Calm Mums’ and ‘Confident Dads’. You can find out more about Dympna’s work at www.facebook.com/creatingbalanceaustralia

Picture of Dympna taken during a home visit.

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The best advice my dad gave me: Rebecca Hannan, www.rebeccahannan.com

“The best thing my dad taught me was you can become anything you want to be. When I first left school I started as a checkout chick. I didn’t like it because at the time I wanted to be a hairdresser. Dad would always say, ‘It doesn’t matter what your position is you can always work your way to the top.’ I did get an apprenticeship but decided it wasn’t for me after all. Since then I’ve become a serial entrepreneur who has set up 5 businesses from scratch and sit on various boards – where I work my way quickly to the top.


Dad lived with dementia for 10 years and passed away this year. Through his dementia he taught me so much more about love and a deep spiritual human connection as he lost his ability to articulate his words.” – Rebecca Hannan

Photographer: Archer Imagery


Rebecca Hannan is known as The Momentum Maker, your workplace wellness expert. Specialising in working with high achieving individuals and organisations. Learn more about Rebecca at www.rebeccahannan.com

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The best advice my dad gave me: Hayden Brass, Managing Director of Zea Relief

“The best thing my dad taught me was the importance of building strong bonds with people. He had a natural knack and ability to develop meaningful relationships with almost anyone, no matter who they are. When I told customers and friends about the news of his passing, I received so many beautiful, heartfelt messages from people from all over Australia. As it approached two years since my Dad (and business partner) passed away, this is very close to my heart and I wanted to share.” – Hayden Brass 


Hayden Brass is the Managing Director of Zea Relief, an Australian Family Business that have unearthed one of Tasmania’s Best-Kept Natural Secrets in Australian Kunzea Oil. Check out the story of how Zea Relief started here

Father’s Day…it’s not far away!

Fathers Day
Fabulous Fathers
We have gifts for every dad this Father’s Day,
Sunday 2nd September

Every dad is different. Some dads love getting outdoors in the garden or playing sport, others prefer relaxing with a beer or book. Mr Gift has gifts to suit every dad – here’s a taster of some of our favourites below…

FOR YOU: Here’s a $20 Discount Voucher + FREE delivery on us! To redeem your $20 voucher and free delivery simply enter Discount Code DAD in the Discount Code field when you place your order (product total must amount to $20 for voucher to work). You’re welcome to use this yourself, or pass onto someone else you know who might enjoy using it. Voucher is valid until midnight Sunday 2/9/2018.

Here are a few of our favourite gift ideas for dads

1. MUSIC-LOVING DADS
eg. Art Vinyl Flip Record Frame $99.95 
Music-enthusiast dads will love being able to display their favourite record covers in this stylish record frame. Simply change the record cover to keep your walls looking fresh. 
2nd Skin Gardening Gloves
2. GARDENING DADS
eg. Second Skin Leather Gardening Gloves $22.85
Every gardener needs a good quality pair of gardening gloves – including big tough dads.
 
Fitkick Folding Cap
3. ACTIVE DADS
eg. Fitkick Folding Cap $29.95 
Active dads on the go will love the convenience of this folding cap that can be easily stashed in a pocket or bag. 
Cheeseporn Cheese Board
4. FOODIE DADS
eg. Cheeseporn Cheese Board $79.95
A stylish cheese board with a playful edge. Combine with dad’s favourite cheese and crackers for the ultimate gift set.

 

5.STYLISH DADS
eg. Walk the Talk Men’s Sock Set $34.95
Whoever said socks were a boring gift never saw these socks! Great for the dad with a sense of humor. 
 
Le Videpoche Desk Tidy
6. BUSINESS DADS
eg. Le Videpoche Desk Tidy $58.95
Help dad keep his work-space in order with this cool desk organiser. Available in black and grey.
 
Eva Solo Catalyzer Bottle Pourer Wine Aerator
7. WINE-LOVING DADS
eg. Eva Solo Catalyzer Bottle Pourer Wine Aerator $99.95
Help dad aerate and pour his wine without an drips with this handy wine aerator.
 
8. WHISKEY-LOVING DADS
eg. Areaware Whiskey Stones $57.95
A gift for the purist, who can’t bear to dilute his favourite tipple with water!
 
9. BBQ DADS
eg. Suck UK BBQ Toolbox $184.95
For dads who love an alfresco BBQ.
 
Suck UK Create your own leather notebook
10. STATIONERY-ENTHUSIAST DADS
eg. Suck UK Create your Own Leather Notebook $54.95
Dad will love this high-quality leather notebook that he can refill with his own favourite paper. It’s also great for using up recycled paper. 
 

The best advice my dad gave me: Elliot Dean, Temerity Digital

Back by popular demand – our special Father’s Day series, The Best Advice My Dad Gave Me continues this year…

“The best thing my dad taught me was to always be myself. That way I would always attract the right people and be surrounded by those that had similar values and morals. I have always had true friends and avoided any toxic relationships which has resulted in a happy and fulfilling life.” – Elliot Dean. 


Elliot is the owner of Temerity Digital, a boutique online marketing agency in Melbourne helping small to medium businesses grow their web presence.
www.temeritydigital.com.au


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The best advice my dad gave me: Sareswari, Next Generation Digital Magazine


“The best thing my dad taught me was do not follow or beg any of your friends to join you, but be the best in whatever you are doing, and people will come follow you. I was a shy kid and didn’t have many friends in school. I used to come home saying that no one wanted to be friends with me and that was what my dad told me. From that day onward, I tried to do everything better, always giving my 100% and it came true. When I got rank in class, suddenly everyone wanted to be my friend. It’s always my mantra until today.”
– Sareswari

Sareswari is the founder of Next Generation Digital Magazine, a digital magazine focusing on women, children and social issues and TEDx Speakers. 

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