Lessons learned walking the Wall
October 9th 2019 by
Last week Christine and I walked the Hadrian’s Wall Path. Reviewing my journal, I’d learned a few lessons. Many can be linked to business, relationships, love and many other areas of life. Here’s my top 10. 1) Signs lie. At the start (in Wallsend) the sign says ‘Bowness on Solway 85 miles’. It’s closer to 100. It’s […][...]
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Nervcited
September 11th 2019 by
‘I’m nervcited’. I heard this yesterday when I was sharing tools on how to instantly turn being nervous to being excited. It’s new word created by the daughter of one my clients as she was about to start her first term at ‘big school’. I think it’s lovely. When exploring your state, there’s not much difference […][...]
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I didn’t know – but it had already killed
September 4th 2019 by
We’re lucky enough to be the custodians of an almost 200 year old house. There’s always something to do and a few weeks ago it was tackling ivy. I went at it with gusto, filling several dumpy bags and making numerous trips to the tip. ‘Yep, me again’. Whilst hacking for Britain, I noticed there was an […][...]
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Pavlov’s iPhone
August 28th 2019 by
I did it. I actually did it. This summer I achieved a… drum roll… digital detox! And it was like coming off crack. In August, we shared a week of our summer break with friends. We had a great time; mainly lying on beaches, eating amazing food and drinking G&T. One night, the conversation turned […][...]
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Why this will be your last newsletter
July 31st 2019 by
… until September. I love to take a break and deciding to take August off was one of our greatest decisions. Reading. Days out. Pottering in the garden. Tidying the garage. (Well actually not tidying the garage – it’s a holiday not a penance) Just as farmers leave fields to lie fallow, I will be attempting […][...]
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Ten-Year-Old Entrepreneurs
July 15th 2019 by
Picture this. Dozens of kids, picking up litter, politely engaging with adults and making money. These mini eco-entrepreneurs were paid 10p for every can, cup and carton they collected. And 20p for a plastic wine bottle! It happened at the OnBlackheath Festival last weekend. But not all kids were involved. Some just ate crisps and ice-cream, while […][...]
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The Problem With Coaching
June 26th 2019 by
I’m having a lovely lunch with my friend Pablo, when suddenly he feels the need to make an announcement. ‘Do you know what the problem is with coaches?’ He demands. ‘No. I mean yes. No?’ I splutter. He had me one the ropes, and we’d only just finished our starters. ‘The problem with coaches is; it’s […][...]
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Get Your Act Together
June 6th 2019 by
In the 1950’s big budget movies started hitting the silver screen. Singin’ In The Rain, Ben-Hur, The Ten Commandments– they were all epic productions. You can imagine the pressure on the Producers, who promptly passed it on to the Directors and ultimately the Actors. The term ‘Get your act together!’ came from the Director’s chair following their frustration with […][...]
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What Is The Clarity Method?
May 30th 2019 by
When coaching a new client, I often end up discussing values. Once they truly understand their core values and can articulate and act on them, many parts of life become less complex. Understanding your values gives you clarity. For example, if one of your core values is ‘security’, that Everest expedition may be a bit of […][...]
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The smart way to get a double espresso
March 26th 2019 by
Last week I had a few days writing in the sun. The hotel was very nice, the breakfast very average. Two days running, the early morning team managed to make the world’s worst double espresso. Weak, too much liquid, lukewarm. Yuck! I asked how they made them and they said it was just a button on the machine. […][...]
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