Earlier in the week, I decided to re-organise my filing system. Amazed at what I have held onto over the years, it turned into quite a cathartic experience. Now files are deleted, archived, or accessible quicker than before. Job well done! One discovery was an unpublished article, which resonated even more with me today than […]

Many business people turn to sport for inspiration in delivering high performance, developing a winning culture, and leadership development. And in the majority, the coaches, players, and leaders share learning from their professional sports experience. Who wouldn’t want to know how Tom Brady has excelled for such a prolonged period, the methods Sir Alex Ferguson […]

“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and go and do that because what the world needs is people who have come alive” This week a friend shared these powerful words from Howard Thurman on social media. For those who don’t know, Thurman was an American author, philosopher, […]

Lieutenant ‘Frank’ Columbo, played by the enigmatic Peter Falk for over 30 years, is the eponymous main character in an American detective show. A shrewd, but inelegant homicide detective, whose absent-minded manner, rumpled beige raincoat, and cigar were off-putting. All of which lulled his suspects into a false sense of security. But it was a […]

Over the last two years, many people have paused, reflected, and taken action, all to find the holy grail of an improved balance in their life. The increase in remote, hybrid, and flexible working has allowed employers to open up their pool of available talent and employees to become more selective about who they work […]

When I was young, I never expressed an interest in joining the Cubs or Scouts. Back then, it seemed to consist of ‘Bob A Job’ week, learning to tie knots, and camping out in the cold. I now know there was, and is, much more to the Scout Association.  With youth programmes inspiring 4 to […]