How To Heal From Adversity - 5 key lessons
We all at some point will go through adversity but how we respond has a massive impact on the quality of our life. Having gone through a...
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Ignore "Conventional Wisdom" To Achieve Your Goals
Most of us listen to "conventional wisdom" when we think about what we can achieve, what we should do, and how far we can go in...
5 Key Life Lessons I've Learned From Cycling
Whilst trying to divert my attention from the discomfort of another hill climb during cycling yesterday afternoon, I realised that...
What Are Your "WOW" Moments That Stir Your Soul??
We all have moments when we experience something that really stirs our souls. Mostly, these moments come at unexpected times; we come...
Spotlight On Mental Health: 6 Powerful Reasons to Read "Maybe I Don't Belong"
I've just finished reading David Harewood's heartwarming and poignant memoir. David is a famous actor, best known for his role in...
8 Performance Secrets Of Great Sportspeople To Use In Your Career
Muhammed Ali, Lionel Messi, Tom Brady, Serena Williams All were great in their fields and also remained at the top long after their...
2023: 10 changes to make me grow and enrich my life
The new year is an exciting time, filled with optimism. However, we tend to make resolutions that always seem unsustainable and...
Why Failure is so important for your growth
Resilient people don't fear failure; instead, they view it as an opportunity. They put failure in perspective They don't catastrophize...
Vulnerability in the workplace: the brutal truth why it matters.
I often get asked why I feel so passionate about this subject. It's simple: my inability to show this side turned my life AND my family...
FAO Liz Truss ....3 key lessons to learn from failure
Liz Truss has suffered a catastrophic failure and has been under intense scrutiny and ridicule. Resilience is a key skill to help her...
Think about death - it will change your life!
Death is inevitable, but we still take life for granted We all know death comes to us all - regardless of wealth, status, creed or...
Allow yourself to be vulnerable; it's essential for personal growth
Vulnerability can be risky Being vulnerable can be risky and most of us don't allow anyone, even ourselves to show that side of us. It...
You don't have to play who wants to be a millionaire to phone a friend!
I had a scare last week when I received a message that one of my longest school friends whom I have known since junior school, had been...
Well-Being hint - Journalling can seriously improve your health! 5 proven benefits
Given the tendency to type and use our phones for almost every aspect of our lives, it seems rather anachronistic to suggest the use of...
Want to be happy? Practice self-compassion
Compassion is the ability to show understanding, kindness, and care to someone who is experiencing adversity or trauma. In addition, it's...
A poem to make you think YES, I can get through this!
Sometimes you come across something that makes you think "wow" - the written word can have that effect. I had that feeling recently upon...
Why resilience is so important for young people; 5 tips to remember at exam time
The feedback I've received from parents and the media coverage indicates that COVID has had a massive impact on young people - their...
Why dealing with discomfort is so valuable to you: 5 key life lessons.
No matter who we are; how successful, rich, influential etc- all of us will experience discomfort during our lifetimes whether it be...
One simple way to improve the quality of your life...
Is simply to remember that thoughts are NOT reality. Too often it is our thoughts that lead us on a tidal wave of negative emotions -...
A prayer of gratitude for our bodies
For all, especially those who have suffered physical pain, I want to draw your attention to an inspiring and meaningful perspective of...
How to use your brain's resilience to improve your wellbeing: 5 great ways to transform your life
The brain is extremely resilient - it's robust, can withstand setbacks, knocks, great changes and adapts throughout our lifetime. If...
In sickness and good health: Vows employers should make to employees
Employers, especially larger ones, develop very sophisticated and creative packages to entice and attract prospective employees. Its...
New Year - New Start: 5 Important Steps To Improve Your Resilience in 2022
January is seen as such a dreary month in so many ways; the return to work after a long Xmas break, bleak and cold Winter days and Summer...
10 Life Lessons To Lead A More Positive Life
The news of late is even more energy-sapping than usual - and has been glum to even dampen my levels of optimism! Well, I'm glad to say...
Do you know your successes? Do this 10-minute exercise and surprise yourself!
I don't know about you but I rarely take time to reflect on events during the past year unless it is just before New Years Day when...
Gunnersaurus - the importance of cultural cornerstones and the core values that money can't buy.
Why core values matter and their correlation to the performance of organisations Like most football fans in the UK, I was incredulous and...
Adopting an Optimistic Mindset: 6 Major Benefits To Your Well-Being
One of the greatest things about movies lies in their power to transport us to another world - a form of escapism but the very best...
Overcoming My Biggest Life Challenge: 8 Key Lessons Learned
Undoubtedly, at some point in our lives, we will face major adversity, or "life shock". How we respond to this event is a key determinant...
How fitness training saved my life: important life lessons we can all learn
Like many people, I use the new year for reflection, looking back at the highs and lows of the year just ended, ruminating on how to make...
3 Key Requirements To Ensure Business Resiliency
Last week I talked about the importance of resilience in coping with life's tendency to throw curveballs at us and how resilience isn't a...
Why resilience matters to you
We have all come across the word resilience and perhaps even have used it to described someone as being "resilient" but do many of us...
How to Boost Business Profitability: Improve Diversity Within Your Business
Why it is even more important than ever before to make sure your business has the best people at all levels if it is to thrive.
Top Tips to Save Money Part 2: Measure the Performance of Your Advisors
In any business, you will sooner or later need some help specialist help from advisors. No one can be a specialist in everything, even you!
Has The #BeKind Movement Been Forgotten Due to The Pandemic?
The Coronavirus pandemic has either brought out the best or worst in people. More people than ever have expressed their varied opinions...
How Sleeping for Longer Can Save Your Life
Going to bed a little earlier each night can really help to reduce these stresses. Here are a few ways in which getting a little more sleep!
5 Actions To Take If You Lose Your Job
Some straightforward steps you can take to manage such life shocks, thereby easing your stress and help you find a new job!
The Importance of Drinking Water at Work
It is so important to drink plenty of water during work as this will not only benefit your health but will boost your productivity throughou
Why it pays to plan
Think back on your life to those times where you needed to do something important but you left it too late ... How did it work out for you?
Top 5 Personal Philosophies You Should Have In Life
Here is a guide to achieving success through following five personal philosophies.
Your Guide to Addressing Stress and Anxiety During the Pandemic
Here is a quick guide to helping you alleviate some of the fears and anxieties you may be experiencing during the pandemic.
Do I Really Need a Coach?
Considering getting a business, personal or career coach? Let's take a look at what coaching is, the benefits, and more.
Avoid Ground Hog Day... Invest In Your Most Valuable Asset - YOU!
Investing in yourself through personal growth and development is one of the greatest investments you can make in life.
Be Nice to Your Staff: It'll Save You Money and Stress!
Finding great staff can be challenging. I share my thoughts on how to find them and more importantly, how to keep them!
Positive Action for Black Lives Matter
For this weeks blog I note my thoughts and feelings on the reaction to the murder of George Floyd.
Five Tips to Staying Productive While Working From Home
Today I'm looking at the top five ways to keep productive while working from home!
Top Tips to Save Money in Business - Part 1: Read the Small Print Before You Sign Any Agreement
Before you sign any contract with any service provider, whatever it may be for, read the small print! Here's why ...
Who's Been Keeping Me Amused During The Last 6 Weeks?
Well, its been 6 weeks since lockdown in the UK and there's only so much Netflix/Sky/Amazon you can binge watch! I admit I like to read -...
Introduction: A bit about me....
Before you embark on a coaching journey with me, you are probably asking yourself what makes this guy so unique and sure he can he can...
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