I love being inspired by unknown individuals who have endured difficulties yet have not only survived but also thrived. Today’s story is one of courage, resilience, endurance, suffering and ultimately forgiveness. “Louis Zamperini’s life reads like an epic novel—one filled with
I love to bring you stories of inspiration from across the world. Today’s story is one of incredible commitment and dedication. James Harrison passed away peacefully in March this year at the age of 88 after a life spent serving
Dashrath Manjhi, known as the “Mountain Man” of India, was born in the remote and impoverished village of Gehlaur in Bihar. Growing up in a marginalised caste and extreme poverty, he experienced the daily struggles of rural life — especially
When I found out what had happened, I burst out laughing. A couple of weeks ago, I delivered my Productivity Breakthrough Masterclass to the Emerging Leaders group at My Sherpa, an excellent leadership development organisation run by the brilliant John Cremer—one
I came across this article in Word for Today, and it really spoke to me. It’s not what happens to you in life that counts; how you respond makes all the difference. Word for Today “When resilient people hit bottom, they don’t
This week, I had the great pleasure of working with Rolls-Royce in Annesley, where I delivered Mental Resilience Masterclass 2 to their staff. Thank you, Manufacturing Manager Sam Harcourt, for the booking Last year, I delivered Masterclass 1, and it was
This week, I had the opportunity to deliver my Productivity Masterclass to a new client called My Sherpa, led by accomplished speaker John Cremer. I delivered the 3-hour session on Tuesday in Sussex, but I stayed for two nights to
Working with Rolls-Royce and Springfield Training again this week was an absolute pleasure. On Monday, I delivered Masterclass 3 to the fantastic Springfield team in Leeds. On Thursday, I was privileged to deliver Masterclass 1 in Derby to the Aerospace Procurement
This blog is a bit longer than usual, but today’s topic is significant. I’ve been wanting to write about forgiveness for a while now. It’s a powerful thing—but also incredibly difficult. Recently, something I read made me pause and reflect,
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
I want to thank Craig Sammells from Orthex Group for sending me the link to the BBC article below on Dan Burn—the 6ft 7in footballer whose life has taken a remarkable turn. Dan’s journey began with rejection, but he never gave
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
This week, I had the pleasure of delivering Mental Resilience Masterclass 3 online to the Bauer Media Group staff. Bauer Media Group is a large German company based in Hamburg. It operates worldwide and owns over 600 magazines, 400+ digital products,
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
As we begin 2025, let’s hope for a great year ahead—maybe even better than the last. Whether 2024 was a challenging or good year, a new year gives us a fresh start and the chance to focus on what’s possible. What
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
