Good Fortune Sometimes Needs a Good Kick
We all know that person, don’t we, who, when asked the generic ‘how are you?’ answers that bit too in depth – I mean down to the very last tablet they’re taking and why, what a hopeless sleep they had last night, how sick the budgie is and the appalling state of their finances/love life and everything in between.
I’ve Moved Into A Building Site! – Tales from Wales (Part 9)
As many of you know, I moved from Oxford up to North Wales and eventually found my dream cottage at the end of 2021. Dream – as in I could see the potential, but I knew it would require a lot of work to update and bring it into the 21st century (it was originally built in 1840 and had recently been occupied by an elderly lady for decades).
Be in Control or be Controlled – You Choose
(A lesson I’ve learnt the hard way) How many sleepless nights have you endured or pointless meetings attended in your search to find the right answer when confronted with a big decision with polar opposite choices? Now I clearly don’t mean that age old pizza or pasta for dinner conundrum that seems to clog up […]
It’s Time to Plan A Break
Stop whatever you’re doing right now Hands up if you subscribe to the view that a change is as good as a rest? I’m pretty sure I’ve virtually hear those words tumble from the mouths of most of at some point in your business or private lives. So forgive me if I now proceed to […]
Why It’s Good to Ask ‘Why?’
Dare to ask why! Be honest, how many times have you explained a business practice to someone by saying something along the lines of ‘we’ve always done it that way’? And yet I’m willing to guess you’re also someone who grew up frustrated by your parents answering ‘because I said so,’ any time you dared […]
Trade-off time
Trade-off time? Are you someone who believes the hype that in this day and age you really can have it all? Forgive me, I don’t mean to burst your bubble, but I’m here to tell you that you can’t. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a firm believer in the saying you can have or do […]
You Are the Hero of Your Own Story
Be honest, are you or are those around you ‘life’s not fair’ people? Are things that happen in your life always someone else’s fault? Are your choices apparently blocked by external influences?
Empathetic Leadership
Be honest, how many times have you caught yourself telling a colleague ‘I know how you feel’ when they explain a challenging situation to you – particularly during the COVID pandemic as we’re all in this together? The fact is, in all honesty you probably have absolutely no idea how they are feeling – and […]
When Time Management Can Become Your Enemy
Are you wasting your time trying to free up time? Be honest, how well do you really manage your time? Are you someone who focuses on the important or the urgent tasks – and how can distinguishing between the two make us more effective? Time management is a red hot topic, particularly in light of […]
Goal Setting – Your big shiny goal
Following on from my previous articles; find your purpose and self assessment – the 1st step, you now have a pretty clear picture of who and where you are right now so what is the next step on the road to finding your purpose? I personally found this to be the fun part when I […]