Women in Business WA
Woman of the Month
Name: Christina Cabrera
Business: Blue Edge Financial Planning
Website: http://www.blueedge.net.au/
Comments: Christina has been involved in investment planning since 1985 having worked as co-administrator of an international estate, where she was responsible for the management of estate funds for some years involving the analysis and evaluation of optimal investment options and taxation considerations spanning several countries.
Since 1991 Christina has worked as financial planner for the Challenge Bank and eventually TrustWest (BankWest), where she was responsible for giving comprehensive advice on all financial matters for clients of both banks and is now managing director of her on practice - Blue Edge Financial Planning.
She has been a regular speaker of public and industry seminars and workshops including the Australian Navy and has lectured on financial planning at the Securities Institute of Australia.
Christina has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Australia and holds a Diploma in Financial Planning from Deakin University. In 1991, Christina became one of the first 100 financial planners in Australia to be granted the designation of "CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM" by the Financial Planning Association of Australia, which is the highest professional designation in financial planning, recognized world wide. The CFP certification is based on independently established standards designed to benefit the public.View more details about our winners of this prestigious award.
Focus
The Focus this month is on exercise, walking is one of the easiest exercise we can do and very beneficial to us, I find walking is excellent when I have an issue or I need to think and plan. On Saturday the 8th of November we commenced our monthly walking and networking group, how good was the weather after such a wet week and walking by the river was so beautiful, the coffee was good at the 'Dome' (Burswood) too.
Make sure you all book the time in your diary's for next month - Saturday 6th December, I know I mentioned in the newsletter that it was to be the 2nd Saturday of the month but I had already scheduled work away for that date so have brought it forward.
I hope you enjoy the article by Te-Neele Curtis, from Silver Lining Body Solutions, what a fabulous young lady, so motivated, I have been working with Te-Neele for several weeks now and can truly recommend her services.
Read what Te-Neele has to say:
The benefits of exercise have long been discussed. Most of you will be aware that regular exercise can work against obesity, slow the aging process, lower your resting heart rate, improve cardiovascular conditions and risks, reduce the risk of diabetes and the list just goes on. As a young woman in business, I understand the time demanded in the setup and daily running of a business. Not only do we find ourselves racing against the clock to fit everything in, we often get to the end of our days too exhausted to even think of working up a sweat. As a mobile personal trainer I can assist in one area (training in your home shortens your time required to work out as you no longer have to go anywhere to do it), and I can certainly provide a portion of the fuel to re-energize (through motivation and accountability, however as a first-hand witness to the ongoing effects of fatigue I recognize that some individuals are not able to cope with anything more than what is already on their plate. This is where the good news comes in; walking. I am often amazed at the little credit given to walking. A good power-walk is as effective at burning calories as a light jog. Walking is a light form of exercise which gets the heart pumping (improving cardiovascular fitness), gets the blood flowing around the body and the major muscle groups (reducing the risk of blood clots) and increases positive endorphins, which allow you to focus more, approach your tasks with a more positive outlook, and manage your tasks more effectively. Not to mention the clarity of mind you will enable yourself to experience.
As a businesswoman, you may find it difficult to ‘squeeze in' a walk throughout the day. I challenge you to this; for the next eight days go for two fifteen minute walks. Take one either before you start work, or right after you finish your day, and another after an hour or more of solid work. Not only will you begin to see this time as an incentive to keep working, you will begin to see your days go by more efficiently. At the end of your eight days reassess how you were feeling at the end of every work day before you began including exercise, and how you feel after making it a regular priority. You will be amazed at the difference, and as you grow fitter, your business will grow stronger. In the same way we enjoy challenging our minds, a gentle challenge for your body will also become an essential part of your business life. You know what I say? A healthy woman is a happy and productive woman!
For further information, or if you have any queries, please feel free to contact myself, Te-Neele Curtis, of Silver Lining Body Solutions on 0433 489 661
...from the desk
Sue Rowe
