I’m the chick who spreads the fairy dust. I’m clever and brave, and known in many quarters for my modesty. I am inspired by helping people connect with where their magnificence lies. I’m the mother of 3 boys, novice but enthusiastic gardener, and voracious reader. I’m a businesswoman to the core - BRING IT OOOOOON! At Avo they pay me to Think. I do the Strategy stuff. But I also have to be nice to the clever people to keep them happy working here. I must sell stuff. But my best part is to work with cool clients to help them solve stuff, and learn buckets for myself too. I love working at Avo because it feeds my soul. I work with brilliant people and a stunning view. Every day I learn new things, which is probably the coolest thing about working here.

Here’s a blurb on me for people who want it (like Anabela)

A bit about Jules: Jules Newton is a businesswoman MD of Avocado Vision, a learning and development company, CEO of Footprint, a consumer education company, and director of Ngikwazi Field Marketing PTY Ltd. Her other job is a conference speaker. And her other, other job is wife, and mother of 3 boys. She was recently featured in the book Inspirational Women at Work, and was named ‘Emerging Leader of the year’ 2006 by the Unisa School of Business management. Jules is a passionate South African, and is deeply committed to building South Africa, one person at a time!

This is a momentous occasion: we are dragging ourselves kicking and screaming into the new way of connecting and thinking in the world. I’m hoping that we will be able to become thought leaders in the space of management development, and other juicy things that Avos LOVE playing with.

But we must walk before we run - so the next few days is about all of us figuring this blogging thing out.

Step 1: build your own bio. Come-on: this is your chance to put your stamp on the world - build your brand in Avo space. The person to have the best bio up by Monday, as voted by all the Avos on Monday, wins a free day off in March! How to do it? Figure it out - Mike is really helpful: skype/email him for blow-by blow instructions

Step 2: watch this space………

Hey Avo’s! Welcome to your new, improved, uber-sexy organic website, www.avovision.co.za. This is a new medium, it is not a traditional website, so it will take some adjusting. Have fun, experiment, add stuff, and watch it grow!!!.

If you are struggling please do not hesitate to email me with your questions.