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Loving Learning

What a week. Three major keynotes in 6 days to over 1,750 people.  A Leadership Conference in a theatre. A Business Conference in an arena. A Managers Conference in a hotel. Although the situations, venues and themes were quite different. All three screamed something to me. Everyone had chosen to be there. The leadership conference […]

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The deception of decision

You’ve probably heard of situation, perception, decision. This is where, when you find yourself in a situation (often a sticky one), you use this three-step process. First, know where you are. That’s to focus on the actual situation. Then what it means to you. In other words, your perception of the situation. With that information, […]

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Overwhelmed person with stickers on face and the phrase The tell-tale signs you’ve taken on too much

The tell-tale signs you’ve taken on too much

Recognise any of these? A meeting is cancelled and you’re relieved. You freeze and you’re not sure what to do next. Previously simple tasks feel complex. The quality of your work decreases. You don’t have time for your health. You keep forgetting things. You’re ALWAYS tired. You’re prone to headaches, muscle tension, picking up every […]

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The 4 Sets

I believe there are four sets which are essential to personal success: Mindset Toolset Skillset Peopleset Mindset is the foundation – I would say that I’m a motivational speaker. But it is. I know plenty of people who have incredible opportunities and maybe even the other sets but without the right mindset it’s difficult to […]

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Are you superstitious?

Have you ever paused to ponder the significance you attach to situations, items, or even superstitions in your life? I find it fascinating how we fill them with meaning. Sometimes, that can lead you down a rabbit hole of misunderstanding and misinterpretation. Take superstitions; those curious beliefs ingrained in cultures worldwide. They’re fascinating and full […]

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Not a flat white

To give my brain a break and my creativity, some input, I decided to take a walk in a park. Not my local park – a new one.  Heaton Park. It’s one of those hidden spots which gives a beautiful lift to the East Newcastle community. I like supporting local businesses, so I ignored the […]

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Positively Influencing 1,000,000 Lives

In 1999 I created a company vision. For two reasons:   1) Everyone was banging on about company visions. 2) I had nothing to lose. My business was stumbling and I was thinking about throwing in the towel. So, I created a vision to Positively Influence 1,000,000 Lives. And everything changed.  I rediscovered why I was […]

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Is there anything worse?

On Monday I made my regular live broadcast about the pros and cons of waiting. I’ll write about it in a few weeks. In the middle of my broadcast Mrs H called my mobile. She knows I’ve been doing theses lives, at 12 noon, every week, for the past 4 years, so there must have […]

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February 29th and I had to

It would be remiss of me to not write about a Leap Year when the 29th lands on one of my regular newsletter days. The next time a Leap Day is on a Thursday will be in 2052. I’ll be 85 and unsure if I’ll still be sending you a weekly message. Here are a […]

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Why you’re definitely above average

Answer these: Are you more or less honest than the average person? Do you have a better or worse sense of humour? Are you kinder than the average person? Are you a better or worse driver than the average person? Do you care about your family and friends more or less than the average person? […]

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