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
Greetings from the Algarve. We’ve had a wonderful time, and we fly back today. As I always say, it’s crucial to rest and recharge. We should all incorporate short breaks throughout the day, unwind in the evenings, take time off
I came across an article about avoiding burnout, and it hit home because these are the things I focus on for myself and the people I coach to stay healthy in mind and body. Sometimes, we must prove our worth to
What a fantastic week I have just experienced! I delivered my Mental Resilience Masterclasses online to two international companies. On Tuesday, I delivered Masterclass 1 to Orthex, a company based in Finland, and on Thursday, I delivered Masterclasses 1,2 and
It was a privilege to work with Rolls Royce once more this week. I had the opportunity to present Mental Resilience Masterclass 1 to the Submarines team under the leadership of manager Ryan Wilde and the guidance of Head of
I met Dennis O’Connor in 2018. We immediately connected when he saw me speak at the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) annual conference. He then booked me for his company and several more bookings in Ireland, plus personal coaching. During this
This week, I came across a truly inspiring story that touched my heart. A young girl recognised a situation that needed change, and from her passion, a charity was born—one that has positively impacted the lives of over a million
I came across this remarkable story about a man who faced a life-changing situation. Rather than getting depressed and wondering what he had done to deserve this, he discovered a profound sense of purpose for something that would make him
I came across this story of amazing persistence. Diana Nyad never gave up on her dream, and at 64, she finally achieved a tremendous feat that no one has replicated. Diana Nyad: The Power of Perseverance Diana Nyad, born on August 22,
I want to thank Craig Sammells, Country Manager UK & Ireland at ORTHEX, for introducing me to the story of McDonald’s and how a milkshake salesman in his 50s changed the fast-food world forever. Ray Kroc started life as a
I want to thank Steven Brackfield, Category Manager of the Salvation Army Buildings and Facilities, for sending me Rowan Atkinson’s fantastic life story and all the challenges he had to overcome to break through to comedy stardom. It is an excellent
