IF
IF, by Rudyard Kipling – a poem which has resonated with me throughout my life and my career. In light of the current Coronavirus business crisis, I believe that Kiplings words are as relevant now as they have ever been. I have made this video…
Resilience in the face of Coronavirus
“It’s your reaction to adversity, not adversity itself that determines how your life’s story will develop.” ~ Dieter F. Uchtdorf As I write this blog the world is changing. What was once possible in 2020 will no longer be so. Businesses, families and individuals…
Overcoming limiting beliefs
“I’m not a morning person.” “I’m bad at prioritising.” “I’m not very organised.” These are examples of limiting beliefs; the things we tell ourselves so often they become ingrained in who we are. They are the barriers to achieving greatness. The things that hold us…
Harness the power of your mind to achieve your goals
Your brain is an incredible tool equipped with all the necessary powers needed to achieve the goals you set your heart on. Understanding how to harness its power is key to your success. Reticular Activating System Have you ever learnt a new word, then heard…
Top tips for small business success
Saturday 7th December celebrated the 7th year of Small Business Saturday in the UK, a campaign which highlights the importance of shopping locally and supporting small businesses in your community. I was delighted to accept the invitation to speak on BBC Coventry and Warwickshire with…
Top tips for the business leaders of tomorrow
18th – 21st November is the inaugural International Leadership Week. Its mission is to inspire great leadership everywhere. Each year the event will focus on one particular them of leadership and this year the focus is ‘values’. Here are my 5 top tips for the…
How much does a Business Coach cost?
The big question: How much does a Business Coach cost? We get asked this question a lot – in fact it is normally one of the first questions we get asked when speaking to business owners. It is often accompanied by “I don’t think I…
Master your time and master your life
“Time equals life, therefore, waste your time and waste your life, or master your time and master your life.” ~ Alan Lakein Wouldn’t it be great if there was an extra hour in the day, or an extra day in the week? Think of…
Great things come to those who work hard to achieve them
“I know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen.” ~ Frank Lloyd Wright If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got When I speak to…
Read all the books
I cannot take credit for this article, these words of wisdom were written by Jim Rohn (1930 – 2009) an American entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker. ‘Read all the books’ highlights the importance of reading for self-development, success and happiness. The old saying is true…
