Our lives are full of turning points, waiting for us to notice them and act on them. 40 years ago this week, I left home for the first time to study at Portsmouth Polytechnic. I was incredibly lucky to study something that still interests me today, at a time when you could get a full… Continue reading Turning Points
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Sit, Wait, Pounce
We’ve been waiting all winter for a day like today. The perfect mix of a non-delivery day, sun, snow and safe roads. It was a wonderful start to the weekend. It’s important to know what you want. Sometimes, it’s all about sitting, refining it, waiting for the opportunity to arrive, being prepared for it, then… Continue reading Sit, Wait, Pounce
Serendipity
How often does something great happen and it feels like everything has fallen into place for you? If that’s the case, take a step back and consider your actions, your choices and the part they’ve played. I’m a great believer in fate. I think we can shape situations for ourselves, too. Our thinking, preparation, networking,… Continue reading Serendipity
First Thing
There’s something special about a dark, frosty winter morning walk. The extra nip in the air, the crunchy sound of your footsteps, the bright sky thinking about letting daylight in. And there’s all the possibilities. What you’re going to make happen, what you’re going to let happen and what you’re going to notice and act… Continue reading First Thing
An Upside of Down
Fourteen years ago, I heard a strange sentence. ‘I love recessions.’ I was in a training centre in Leeds, a recession was coming fast, the TV news full of grim statistics. I was chatting with a fellow freelance trainer who said, ‘I love recessions.’ What?? ‘Yeah, I love them, they sharpen you up and provide… Continue reading An Upside of Down
Into the Light
Last week it was dark and cold. All day, every day. I had a packed week of virtuals, with the curtains closed and the big light on at all times. Friday was my first non-delivery day in weeks. We set our intention to seize the opportunity and spend a day in nature. The sun came… Continue reading Into the Light