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I had the pleasure of delivering Masterclass 3 to the fantastic Rolls-Royce Quality Assurance and Certification team, led by Steve Roebuck, this week. This was the fourth masterclass I’ve delivered to Steve’s outstanding team, and once again, the feedback was

This week, I delivered my Productivity Breakthrough Masterclass to the Vistage group, led by Chair Stuart Smith. This outstanding group of senior leaders who run successful businesses brought incredible energy, interaction, and enthusiasm to the session. It was truly inspiring

It’s been another fantastic week, highlighted by the delivery of Masterclass 2 to the incredible team at Springfield Training. I always enjoy working with this group, and we had a great time exploring relaxation and visualisation techniques while making learning

This week has been incredible. I’ve had the privilege of working with several clients, coaching them online through their challenges. One is a long-term client based in Germany. Over the years, I’ve realised that there’s no challenge a client brings me

Today, we are exploring the mind’s potential and how having a particular belief can dramatically influence your path in life. A growth mindset is the belief that your abilities, intelligence, and talents can be developed through effort, learning, and perseverance. It

This week, I had the privilege of delivering Mental Resilience Masterclasses 1 and 2 to the senior staff of the Rolls-Royce Product Cost team at the Museum of Making in Derby. Working with this brilliant group was an absolute pleasure,

The week started on a high note with a fantastic experience—I had the privilege of working with one of my favourite clients, Springfield Training in Leeds. I’ve partnered with them for a couple of years, and they are an outstanding

This week, my client and good friend Dennis O’Connor, who lives in a beautiful part of Ireland, shared a true story with me that deeply impacted how I see my life. He told me about a man he knew who was

Irena Sendler, born in 1910 in Otwock, Poland, was a social worker and nurse who became one of the most courageous figures of World War II. She saved approximately 2,500 Jewish children from the Holocaust by smuggling them out of

I met with John Wilgar, Chief Procurement Officer, and Marie Gresko, Procurement Process Improvement Manager for NSG Pilkinton Glass in Latham, Lancashire, to enjoy a nice lunch and discuss the year ahead. I’ve had the pleasure of working with John and

A huge thank you to Steve Knowles, Chairman at South Yorkshire peer2peer, for sharing the post below. I have added a few more examples of famous people who have failed. As a matter of interest, I would struggle to find someone who

This week, I had the pleasure of running my Productivity Breakthrough masterclass for a new client, WRS (World Recruitment Services), in Altrincham, Cheshire. Working with new clients is always a great experience, and I want to thank Adrian Sharpe, a

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending a Property Networking Christmas lunch, which Simon Waterfield, a Partner at Nelsons Solicitors in Nottingham, kindly invited me to. Simon and I first met around 15 years ago at the Nottingham Business Club, and

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of having coffee with someone truly special: Steve Roebuck. Steve, the Head of Quality Assurance and Certification at Rolls-Royce Civil Aerospace, has supported me incredibly over the years. Steve has not only booked me for

It’s always a pleasure to return to the Lake District and work with one of my favourite clients, Lake District Estates. As owners of many attractions and holiday parks in the area, they’ve allowed me to experience some of the

Returning to Rolls-Royce in Derby this week was a pleasure to deliver my new masterclass, The Productivity Breakthrough. Thank you, Steve Roebuck, Head of Quality Assurance and Certification, for the opportunity to work with your team again. I’m delighted to