Still The Sage
September 14th 2023 by
Yesterday Gateshead’s brilliant music venue The Sage, changed its name to… wait for it… The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. Rolls off the tongue… not. I’m a positive person, but this rattled me. Like when Marathon became Snickers. That was 32 years ago and I’m still not over it. Do you think music lovers will […]
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Good things come to those who…
September 7th 2023 by
Good things come to those who wait. Really? I think that needs a tweak. How about… Good things come to those who work. Change three letters = huge impact. Waiting’s ok. I agree that patience is a virtue. But honestly, how long can you keep waiting for something to change when you know the […]
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The Yawning Void of AI
August 31st 2023 by
Artificial Intelligence should be an exciting transformative force in a tech-driven world. Yet, a curious trend has emerged. Have you found that AI discussions have grown a little mundane? Dull? Repetitive? The use of AI isn’t new. The term was first used in 1956. Yet even washing machine manufacturers are proclaiming its apparent newness; declaring […]
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Reconnecting
August 24th 2023 by
I’ve lost two special friends over the last couple of weeks. Don’t worry, this message isn’t going to be morbid, but there is something I would like you to do. One dear friend, Jack, I saw just a few weeks ago. His health was deteriorating, but we still managed to have a wonderful evening, full […]
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The cost of everything
August 17th 2023 by
The best things in life are free. Really? Nothing is free. Everything has a cost Financial. Is just a part of the equation. Add time, energy, values, deciding on one thing over another, etc. Knowing this helps your choices. Claiming there are not enough hours in the day, but finding time for Tik-Tok* seems […]
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How one word doubled profits
August 10th 2023 by
I don’t know if this is true or a conspiracy story… Up there with a flat earth and Area 51. But it’s a great tale. It’s the late 1950s and the posh offices of Procter & Gamble are about as cheery as a British Summer. The secret crystal ball predicts, shampoo sales plunging due to […]
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Getting Back In The Saddle
August 3rd 2023 by
There’s a method to quitting. As a coach, it’s fascinating to observe. We’ve all done it. It’s almost like going through the stages of grief. The Feeling This isn’t what I thought it would be. The Story The tales you begin to tell yourself of why you won’t be able to reach what you set […]
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I’m blue
July 27th 2023 by
I could say I’m a procrastinator. Or Good things come to those who wait. Either way, I’m two years behind schedule with something important. BUT, I’ve fixed it. You see, almost three years ago I published a book called 17. It was a limited-edition hardback. Only 1,000 copies were printed and each one was numbered […]
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A story about standards
July 20th 2023 by
Patek Philippe are watchmakers. Some would argue they make the world’s best watches. But they are more than a manufacturer. Recently they discontinued their most popular model because they ‘knew the popularity was a bubble, and that by feeding its growth, the company would just be contributing to the damage caused by an eventual burst.’ […]
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Stressed or Blessed?
July 13th 2023 by
Every week I have to think of a new subject to write for you. 300 witty words of how to’s and inspiration. I’m never stressed. Even when my assistant is screaming for the copy. I’m relaxed. But find me five minutes late for a meeting… Cue: frantic fidgeting, increased heart rate and I’m sure […]
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