There’s something I always notice when I walk into a room full of CEOs. On the outside, they look calm, confident, in control. These are people who make big decisions every day. People others rely on when things get tough. But here’s
At school, she was told she wasn’t good enough. She struggled to read.She struggled to keep up.She failed several exams. In a world built for traditional learners, she felt like she didn’t belong. That young woman was Lynda Weinman – and her early
Sometimes in life, the things we want most don’t arrive quickly. They take time.They test us.They ask us to improve, to grow, and to keep going when there is no immediate reward. This week was incredibly special for me because it marked
This week, I had the pleasure of returning to Rolls-Royce to deliver Masterclasses 3 and 4 to a fantastic group. Two weeks earlier, I had delivered Masterclasses 1 and 2, which were very well received. It’s always rewarding to come back
Last week, I had lunch with someone who has quietly played a huge role in my life for the last fourteen years, Stuart Ross. Stuart has spent more than 30 years building, scaling and advising businesses. He works with founders, CEOs
This week, I had the privilege of working with a new team at Rolls-Royce. The design engineers, led by Tooling Manager Jake Frith, were an outstanding group, curious, thoughtful, and fully engaged in the learning process. I delivered Masterclass 1 and
“While studying at university, Frederick W. Smith wrote a paper describing a bold idea: a company that would deliver packages overnight using a central hub and its own fleet of aircraft. The concept was criticised. It reportedly received a poor grade. Many
This week at Nottingham Trent reminded me that preparation and courage often go hand in hand. It was a real joy to be back at Nottingham Trent University this week, working with their wonderful postgraduate students. Thank you to the
Before the trophies, before the crowds, before the Hall of Fame, there was a barefoot boy in a sugarcane field. Before the prize money and applause, there was a dirt floor, a one-dollar wage, and an empty tin can hammered into
Last week, I had the privilege to deliver Masterclass 1 to the Supply Chain team at Rolls-Royce, led by Phil Marsh, the Quality Manager for Supply Chain. The engagement in the room was exceptional. People listened closely, reflected, and engaged with the
This week, I had the privilege of delivering Masterclass 2 of my Mental Resilience programme to 50 members of the Nuclear Submarines engineering team at Rolls-Royce. My sincere thanks to Kamran Shahzad, Head of Supply Chain Engineering at Rolls-Royce Submarines, for
A moment made me stop, reflect, and realise how far I’ve come. Last week, I delivered my Mental Resilience Masterclass to a Vistage group in Sussex, chaired by David Harding. A few days later, we caught up on a Teams call
This week reminded me just how far I’ve come, not just professionally, but personally, in how I approach my work, my energy, and even travel itself. I had the great pleasure of delivering my Mental Resilience Masterclass to Chair David Harding
It’s great to be back working with wonderful people across the UK and internationally, and to be having conversations with new clients about their upcoming masterclasses and coaching programmes. I genuinely continue to love what I do. I came across
When we hear about success, we usually hear the ending. The bestselling book. The global brand. The recognition. What we don’t hear much about are the difficult chapters that came before – the rejection, the false starts, and the moments
Christmas has a way of shining a brighter light on both abundance and need. For many of us, it’s a season of warmth, food, laughter, and family. For others, it can be the loneliest time of the year, a reminder
Recently, I came across the story of a man called Fauja Singh. He wasn’t a professional athlete, and he didn’t grow up dreaming of medals or records. In fact, as a child, he struggled to walk and was often mocked
Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of sharing lunch with two people who have become far more than corporate clients to me: John Wilgar, Chief Procurement Officer at NSG Pilkington, and Marie Gresko, Procurement Process Improvements Manager. Working with
Every so often, someone enters our life at precisely the right moment, not with fanfare, not with grand gestures, but with a small act of belief that changes everything. This week, I had the pleasure of meeting again with Steve
Let me share a story that gently but powerfully reminds us what true mental resilience really looks like. In a world that often celebrates celebrity success, some of the most inspiring journeys belong to everyday people who refuse to give up. Rosie
People often say that laughter is the best medicine – and they’re right. Laughter is not just about feeling happy. It is powerful for both the body and the soul. Research shows that laughter can lower blood pressure and reduce stress.
The Brooklyn Bridge in America is admired around the world as a marvel of engineering, architecture and human achievement. Millions cross it each year, often unaware of the extraordinary story of resilience, determination and sheer mental toughness that made it
I was sitting in a Marks & Spencer café recently, sipping my tea and closing my eyes for a few quiet minutes. I wasn’t meditating, and I certainly wasn’t asleep, although a lady at the next table thought I was! When
This week I had surgery on my left shoulder. Two years ago, it was my right. Lying here recovering, I’ve had plenty of time to think about why I’ve needed both operations, and what they’ve taught me about resilience, gratitude, and
