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So far Nick Bendel has created 455 blog entries.

    The man who’s always ready

    By |2020-12-10T21:42:33+11:00July 23rd, 2020|Categories: Lunches|

    David Lindsay, the 109th person I’ve met on my quest to have lunch with 500 strangers, always carries his mouthguard with him. That’s because David, who’s a former boxer and cage fighter, never knows when someone will invite him to take part in a sparring session. David is the sort of person who believes in being [...]

      When 500 lunches inspires 50 conversations…

      By |2020-07-22T16:30:43+10:00July 22nd, 2020|Categories: Lunches|

      Whenever I’m asked why I’m having lunch with 500 strangers in five years, I always reply that I was inspired by the amazing Kaley Chu and her wonderful book, 100 Lunches With Strangers. So it gives me a thrill when I hear I’ve inspired other people – like Daniel Levin. After hearing about my #500lunches quest, [...]

        Making the world a better place, one woman at a time

        By |2020-12-10T21:42:43+11:00July 13th, 2020|Categories: Lunches|

        “Women run the world. Our mission is to make sure that everybody knows it.” Those words are written on the website of Shamila Gopalan’s consulting business, Herwit. Shamila, the 107th person I’ve met on my quest to have lunch with 500 strangers, launched Herwit last year, as part of her vision to improve the lives of [...]

          Keeping Australians safe and healthy

          By |2020-12-10T21:42:43+11:00July 11th, 2020|Categories: Lunches|

          When I met Daniel Seldon last year, I quickly realised he was a smart guy. Now, Dan, the 26th person I’ve met on my quest to have lunch with 500 strangers, has proved it in the best possible way. Authorities have been urging people to wear P2 face masks to guard against coronavirus – so Dan [...]

            Steering the ship through stormy waters

            By |2020-12-10T21:42:43+11:00July 10th, 2020|Categories: Lunches|

            Imagine running an aged care facility … with 150 staff … and 150 residents … and then coronavirus hits. That’s the challenge that’s been facing Ann Knight, the 106th person I’ve met on my quest to have lunch with 500 strangers. When Ann became director of aged care services at St Luke's Care last year, her [...]

              How to become a business expert … one cake at a time

              By |2020-12-10T21:42:44+11:00July 8th, 2020|Categories: Lunches|

              Before I met Paris Cutler, I knew she had a reputation as a superb business strategist – and she didn’t disappoint. While we were having lunch, Paris was kind enough to give me expert advice about how my business could improve its branding, sales and profitability. Paris, the 105th person I’ve met on my quest to [...]

                How to fast-track your development

                By |2020-12-10T21:42:44+11:00July 3rd, 2020|Categories: Lunches|

                Gladys Seah was the 104th person I’ve met on my quest to have lunch with 500 strangers … and I was her eighth. Gladys, who is a rising star in the finance world, has decided to meet 100 strangers as a way to accelerate her personal and professional development.  Gladys believes meeting so many new people [...]

                  Doing work that makes a difference

                  By |2020-12-10T21:42:44+11:00July 3rd, 2020|Categories: Lunches|

                  Finding a rental property can be tough. But imagine you’re a single mum who’s been in an abusive relationship and doesn’t have a job – how much harder would it be? Louise Gardiner, the 103rd person I’ve met on my quest to have lunch with 500 strangers, is trying to solve this problem in her role [...]

                    Making sport better for the next generation

                    By |2020-12-10T21:42:44+11:00June 30th, 2020|Categories: Lunches|

                    When Joey Peters was younger, her fierce competitive instinct seemed to be her greatest strength. Joey, the 102nd person I’ve met on my quest to have lunch with 500 strangers, became an elite footballer – she played more than 100 times for Australia, went to three World Cups and represented her country at the 2004 Olympics. [...]

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