The Weather Outside Might be Frightful
Where would you fancy going and what would you like to experience? Hands up those who dislike February? I personally dread it every year. It’s the one month of winter where we’ve all had enough of dark mornings, early nights, snow, rain, hail and not enough sunshine. Christmas seems a distant memory, March and spring […]
Using the Wow Factor
‘Wow’ transports you from the mundane into remembering there is a much bigger picture out there. One of my most effective actions that helps me think more creatively is harnessing the wow factor that is all around us. Finding things that make me go ‘Wow’ or ‘Amazing’ reminds you of almost magical things. It transports […]
Inspiration vs Motivation – What is the Difference?
Inspiration makes changes to a person internally whereas motivation is more external. A question I get asked a lot as a speaker: What is the difference between an Inspirational talk and a Motivational talk? It’s probably not often that someone will jump onto Google and search for an Inspirational speaker rather than a Motivational speaker […]
Let’s Start the To-Do Tombola!
(It actually does sound kinda fun don’t you think?) OK I’ve tried it every which way but loose in recent years, but I still sometimes get overwhelmed with my to-do tasks when I’m in the office. Is it just me or does there honestly seem to be less time to get things done these days? […]
Bringing Back Laughter
(I am on a mission to re-introduce the laughing habit back into my life) As the curtain rises on another New Year, I think I’m on fairly safe ground when I congratulate you all on successfully drawing up an impressive goals list. I think it’s a pretty safe bet you will have made reference to […]
Finally at Home – Tales from Wales (Part 10)
I have even got my own tool belt now! Below some before and after pictures for you. 12 months on from buying my ‘forever’ home and I can finally see the light at the end of what has turned out to be a very long tunnel. Back in August the builders and I parted company. […]
Telepathy & Insults
(It is so important to be clear, concise and informative with communication) I’m beginning to think that a lot of modern misunderstandings are caused by people assuming other people are telepathic. I’ve noticed this a lot recently within teams and organisations when communicating outwards. The problem leads to misunderstandings which can in turn lead to […]
Inspiring Recruitment and Retention
With recruitment and retention issues front and centre of any company’s HR strategy, inspiration is key. Now, more than ever, recent research indicates that engaged employees are more likely to stay with the organisation, perform 20% better than their colleagues and act as positive role models for the business What’s really needed is a way […]
Is it Possible to Change Your Mindset?
You don’t need to change a thing about yourself. I’m not even certain you can change your own, personal, unique mindset. It’s what makes you… well, you. Enhance, yes. Ignite, yes. Adapt, yes. Change, probably not.
Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word
So why is it so hard – and heard so infrequently? Which two small words are among the hardest to utter as a leader – yet among the most powerful? ‘I’m sorry’ – rarely heard from the mouths of leaders, most appreciated by those around them that they influence. For such a simple utterance can […]