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
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
Over the past decade, my speaking and training business has introduced me to some truly fantastic people, some of whom have become lifelong friends. While I’ve mentioned several of them before, today I want to highlight two individuals who hold
This week has been very exciting! I’ve taken several bookings for my new masterclass, The Productivity Breakthrough – Mastering Work/Life Boundaries. One booking is at double my usual rate, and I already have sessions planned for January, February, March, April,
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
Embrace failure, and you will find the path to success. I believe that how we respond to failure is crucial to achieving success. Everyone experiences setbacks, but our mindset toward these challenges shapes our response and ultimately determines our growth. By
Julie and I started watching a film on Netflix called Nyad, and we’re totally hooked. We’re halfway through, and it’s incredibly inspiring. The movie is based on the true story of swimmer Diana Nyad, who, at 29, attempted a remarkable
I came across this article in Word for Today, which resonated with me and reminded me of the person I used to be. It may be age or wisdom, but I have changed dramatically over recent years. I now spend
What a Brilliant Week! I had the pleasure of delivering my brand-new Productivity Breakthrough Masterclass in Manchester to an inspiring Vistage Group, brilliantly led by Chair Claire Farley. This was followed by my Mental Resilience Keynote, delivered to the fantastic Cash
This coming week promises to be an exciting one. I’ll be in Manchester for three nights, delivering my new Productivity Breakthrough Masterclass to a Vistage Group led by Chair Claire Farley. Then, I’ll speak at the Cash for Kids Conference and
