Privacy has gone the way of the DoDo
(Resign yourself – it’s never coming back) Privacy has gone the way of the dodo, and it’s unlikely to return. Resign yourself to this new reality because, in today’s digital age, personal privacy is an endangered species. I often liken it to letting the genie out of the bottle, and regrettably, there’s no putting it […]
The Benefits vs Cost of Hiring a Motivational/Inspirational Speaker
(Or can you afford not to) Organisations and individuals often find themselves in need of a little extra inspiration and motivation. Whether you’re aiming to boost employee morale, enhance team dynamics, or simply ignite a spark of enthusiasm, hiring an inspirational or motivational speaker can be a powerful solution. In this blog, I’ll explore the […]
Curiosity May Kill This Speaker
And I’m no cat although I am on life no 2 I was with relatives recently and one said “there’s always something happening with you”. They meant it in a nice way but were making the point that I do seem to get into scrapes, weird situations or, as I prefer to call them, adventures […]
Haunted by PTSD
Had my life since all been a dream? Was I still there? Irrational questions plaguing my thoughts all the time. I know that I won’t be alone in this, there are millions of people around the world who suffer from PTSD. I fear a large majority do so in silence. This is me sharing my […]
You Are An Essential Character
I wrote a little time back about being the hero of you own story and being in control of your own life and destiny. However, have you ever considered the role you play in other people’s stories?
Tribal Politics
My father calls me a Communist! But before you turn off completely – for the record, I am not.
I don’t know about you, but I don’t believe in tribes, don’t really go for any particular religion and certainly not any political party.
Getting Back to Basics – Could Job Swapping be an Answer?
Greater clarity around organisational challenges Because of my recent unpleasant experiences with trade suppliers it set me wondering why customer service appears to be so awful at the moment. Is it because people are worn out and tired? Have the past couple of years disruption just been too much? Is it because those at the […]
Be in Control or be Controlled – You Choose
(A lesson I’ve learnt the hard way) How many sleepless nights have you endured or pointless meetings attended in your search to find the right answer when confronted with a big decision with polar opposite choices? Now I clearly don’t mean that age old pizza or pasta for dinner conundrum that seems to clog up […]
When Time Management Can Become Your Enemy
Are you wasting your time trying to free up time? Be honest, how well do you really manage your time? Are you someone who focuses on the important or the urgent tasks – and how can distinguishing between the two make us more effective? Time management is a red hot topic, particularly in light of […]
Goal Setting – Your big shiny goal
Following on from my previous articles; find your purpose and self assessment – the 1st step, you now have a pretty clear picture of who and where you are right now so what is the next step on the road to finding your purpose? I personally found this to be the fun part when I […]