I.N.S.P.I.R.I.N.G

October 1, 2014

Haven’t Refreshed Yourself Lately? Beware Your Expiry Date!

In my retail career with Habitat, when I was putting in long shifts and sleeping on those rare days off, I made little time to plan what I was going to eat, let alone do a proper shop. So, when I did make the effort to go to the supermarket […]
September 26, 2014

Micro-Ambitious? Turn your Dreams into Goals!

There’s an expression I like which is that ‘Goals are dreams with legs’. When I hear it I imagine taking something passive (an idea, a thought, an image) and turning it into something active which gathers pace and builds momentum as you move energetically towards your intended outcome. Let’s be […]
September 13, 2014

Reward & Punishment: A Good Approach for Getting Results?

Overweight children are being paid gold to lose weight if they live in Dubai; so I’ve read. Apparently, they have one of the worst child obesity rates in the world. To combat the problem, its rulers are offering parents 2g of gold (worth around £55) for every kilo their children […]
September 5, 2014

Not Born with Creative Flair? You’re more Innovative Than You Think!

Numerous clients have commented to me that they don’t see themselves as creative. They say they’re not good at coming up with ideas; rather they’re better able to run with an idea and develop it into a practical output. Personally, I think those individuals are selling themselves short. In reality, […]
August 29, 2014

Need Motivation to Deliver on Your Goals? Here are 5 Steps to help you…

Have you ever had the motivation to go after something that seemed really important to you? And yet, for whatever reason you’ve not been able to deliver on it? That’s happened to me on several occasions over the years. And I know that can be frustrating; especially whilst you’re still […]
August 15, 2014

Want To Succeed Long-Term? Replication is the Mother of Skill!

Before undertaking strenuous exercise it is advisable to warm up first; so we are told by experts in the fitness industry. They give us many good reasons why we should take the time, including mental and physical preparation for the workout ahead. Priming mind and body to be ready for […]
July 26, 2014

Feeling (Un)Settled? Time to Act!

Three years into my career, a fellow Store Manager told me that he hated retail. I was still in my early 20s; he his early 40s. He complained that amongst other things, the long hours and the need to work Bank Holidays and weekends was getting him down; and it […]
July 19, 2014

Success is Personal. Claim Yours and Make it Real!

Summer is about to start in earnest for those of you with school-age children. Parent or not, August is a good time to take stock. The sun is shining and people are generally in holiday mode. Even if that’s not the case, we can still piggyback on that band wagon! […]
July 10, 2014

When Having it All CAN be a Good Thing!

I recently read an article, discussing why people boast about being too busy, as though it’s some kind of code for being successful and important. I was happily following the author’s logic until he said the notion of ‘having it all’ is overvalued. Wait a minute; what’s wrong with wanting […]
July 5, 2014

Capable of a Championship Performance? Consistency is Key!

Most businesses work hard in the early days to create a strong brand and it’s exciting when you hit on those factors that are unique to you. When we believe what we’re offering makes a difference, in part due to the distinctive way we’re delivering it, then positive results ensue […]
June 6, 2014

Feeling the Pressure? It Adds to our Performance!

  Performance is important in business; and to a person’s career. So, continuously I seek to engage in activities that will improve my performance, in some shape or form. And to that end I’ve completed numerous Psychometric Profiles over the years. As a result, I recognise my personality type. In addition, […]
May 8, 2014

Do you go for Instant or Delayed Gratification? Find the Middle Ground!

Whilst attending a day of training I fell in love with the facilitator’s shoes. They were striking and quirky. I knew I had to have a pair of my own. The facilitator gave me the name of the manufacturers. And I felt a sense of gratification; as if the footwear […]
April 12, 2014

Balance, what Balance? I’m a Workaholic!

Working with numerous clients across a variety of industries over the years, it strikes me that most, if not all are looking for some kind of work / life balance. It’s easy to assume that means working fewer hours and spending more time with the family; and maybe that’s true […]
March 29, 2014

Goals are for Setting and Forgetting

Given that I coach for a living, you might expect me to be passionate about goal setting and I am; just not the kind of goal setting that limits opportunities. You know the kind I mean: where you set your sights on something and remain so focused on the destination […]
February 14, 2014

Expecting the Unexpected…

Running through my local park on Wednesday we saw a stunning sunrise and took a photo. It was a picture of serenity and calm albeit the clouds did look like they were brewing up a storm. Whilst driving down to Northants for a meeting I could feel that the wind […]