Last week, a cancelled train taught me one of the biggest lessons in productivity I’ve experienced in years. Unexpectedly, I discovered it while travelling to deliver my Productivity Masterclass to a fantastic Vistage group in London, led by Chair Laura Gordon. The
At 72 years of age, I’m still learning. I’m still changing. And I’m still improving. Perhaps the greatest lesson I’ve learned is that no matter how experienced we become, there is always room to grow. Recently, I had the privilege of delivering my Mental
Last week, I had the privilege of delivering my new “Thriving Under Pressure” Mental Resilience Masterclass to the leadership team at Lake District Estates. It was one of those days that reminded me that resilience isn’t just about overcoming adversity yourself.
Last week, I had the pleasure of delivering two Mental Resilience Masterclasses for the Rolls-Royce team led by Programme and Portfolio Executive Dan Sanders. The sessions focused on helping people develop the mindset and practical tools needed to cope with change,
Last week, I had the privilege of speaking at the Rothera Bray LLP Annual Conference, held at the beautiful Nottingham Arts Theatre. The event brought together colleagues from across the business to celebrate the firm’s continued growth, recognise achievements, and look
In life, we often think it is the big decisions that shape our future. Yet sometimes a simple introduction to another person can change everything. Back in 2007, I was introduced to Dave Clarke by a mutual friend, Chris Payne. Dave was
This week, I had the privilege of delivering my new Confidence for Presentations Masterclass to 15 Partners at Rothera Bray Solicitors in Nottingham. It was an engaging, thought-provoking session that generated some wonderful discussion, reflection, and personal breakthroughs. Public speaking remains
Complaining is something most of us do without even realising it. We complain about traffic, work pressure, difficult people, technology, lack of time, and everyday frustrations. Yet the more we complain, the more negative our thinking becomes. I once read a powerful
Around four years ago, I had the pleasure of delivering my Mental Resilience Masterclass to one of Vistage Chair Peter Hills’ groups. That was where I first met David Little. David was a member of the group at the time
This week, I had the privilege of delivering my Productivity Breakthrough Masterclass to a CEO Vistage group led by the outstanding Vistage Chair, Peter Hills. It was a special experience for many reasons. I had delivered this session to another of Peter’s
Last weekend, over the Early May Bank Holiday, I had the privilege of spending four unforgettable days with Kevin Kerley at his beautiful villa in Spain. It was one of those experiences that reminds you just how important people are in
A few days ago, I drove past a car rental place, and it took me straight back. There was a time in my life when I regularly hired a car from this very car rental business before driving to meetings. Not because
This week was a special one for me. I had the privilege of delivering my Mental Resilience Masterclass to a Vistage group led by Nick Bates, widely regarded as the most successful Vistage Chair in the UK. Nick runs four groups, each
There are moments in sport that go beyond talent. Moments that show us what truly separates the very best from everyone else. This week, Rory McIlroy gave us one of those moments. Winning the Masters once is special. Winning it back-to-back is
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
