Uncertainty has been hanging around the UK economy for over 3 years now. We're used to it - and many of us plan way ahead on purpose, to 'work through' this period. Then, when we think it may be...
This is the famous maxim of Elmer Wheeler who made it number 4 in his 5 Wheelerpoints. The original book which contains this gem is ‘Tested Sentences that Sell’ first published in 1937.
The...
This week has been brilliant. I am approaching a significant birthday and certainly enjoying the lead up!
During the week several people have really made me smile. One was a flight...
As I approach a significant birthday I have started pondering this conundrum. Many people talk to me about their mid-life crisis. They take a number of forms, worrying about age (and trying to be...
This is the last in a series of short blogs on observations taken from Arthur Miller’s play, which I was lucky enough to see the latest revival of.
I’ve written two other short posts see ...
When growing up, there comes a point when you realise you can earn money for work. You look for suitable weekend or evening employment and learn to stack shelves, serve coffee, serve drinks or...
One of the highlights of going away for me, is eating in new restaurants. The pleasure felt when you receive great service is wonderful - and to eat well means you are enjoying your time away and...
It was once observed by a comedian that ‘many people work in the dullest jobs and as if that wasn’t painful enough, we now expect them to enjoy their jobs as well!’
So much of L&D...
If you are someone who likes to keep a toe in the world of work but also wants a book that helps you in all parts of your life, then let me recommend two people to you.
The reason I say...
Someone recently observed to me that she thought that some men have it drummed into themselves, to never apologise. Or at least, to never apologise to a woman. In...
Executive Coaching is the fastest growing part of our business. One-to-one, confidential sessions focusing on asking the right questions to help each person find the...
With thanks to Daniel Pink* for recommending this Ted...
Inside: The guaranteed to please - company Christmas present to add to your secret santa....
The one thing that amazes you when you start working in a new industry, is the number of awards events that take...
This is a cracking Ted Talk from Lera Boroditsky that she gave at Ted Women last year.
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What are you networking for?
Responding to the question you dread.
Whether you are new to business or you’ve been working since the 1950s, chances...
Last week we celebrated a milestone for Reality Training. Ann Harris our Operations Manager, has been with us, for better, for worse, for 10 years!
When I first met Ann she had two young...
A recent Saturday in shorts was a first for many of us here in the UK and after six hours of gardening my face had truly caught the sun.
As I walked my dog around some local woods there was...