Practical wisdom on personal development, customer service, leadership, and living brilliantly. From bestselling author and speaker Michael Heppell.https://www.michaelheppell.com/en-gbCopyright 2026 Michael Heppellhello@michaelheppell.com (Michael Heppell)hello@michaelheppell.com (Michael Heppell)1440https://www.michaelheppell.com/images/og-default.jpghttps://www.michaelheppell.com/bloghttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/60-things-to-do-in-my-60th-year/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/60-things-to-do-in-my-60th-year/It's my 59th birthday, I’m collecting 60 ideas for experiences, challenges and adventures for my 60th year on the planet. What would you add?Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:34:00 GMTbeing-brillianthttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/dont-plan-your-second-half-yet/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/dont-plan-your-second-half-yet/Don’t plan your second half yetThu, 02 Jul 2026 09:45:01 GMTpersonal-developmenthttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/have-you-ever-been-sacked/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/have-you-ever-been-sacked/Have You Ever Been Sacked?Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:01 GMTpersonal-developmenthttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/switching-on-lights-in-a-power-cut/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/switching-on-lights-in-a-power-cut/Changing habits is like switching on lights in a power cut. You know better, but you’re wired. Test this - Pause, notice, choose differently. One switch at a time.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:05:01 GMTpersonal-developmenthttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/you-dont-have-to-be-on-the-pitch/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/you-dont-have-to-be-on-the-pitch/You Don’t Have To Be On The PitchThu, 11 Jun 2026 09:10:01 GMTinspirationhttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/when-is-it-acceptable-to-be-late/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/when-is-it-acceptable-to-be-late/When is it acceptable to be late?Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:10:42 GMTtime-managementhttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/be-an-editors-nightmare/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/be-an-editors-nightmare/Be an Editor’s NightmareThu, 28 May 2026 20:51:56 GMTbeing-brillianthttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/because-new-year-resolutions-dont-work/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/because-new-year-resolutions-dont-work/Seven gentle weekly focuses instead of New Year resolutions: small actions, honest questions, quiet kindness and enjoyment without agenda. Pick one day, do one idea, keep what fits.Thu, 28 May 2026 20:51:56 GMTpersonal-developmenthttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/could-you-see-the-chicken/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/could-you-see-the-chicken/Could You See The Chicken?Thu, 28 May 2026 20:51:56 GMTinnovation-and-thinkinghttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/he-walked-to-the-south-pole/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/he-walked-to-the-south-pole/He Walked To The South PoleThu, 28 May 2026 20:51:56 GMTinspirationhttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/how-are-you-with-names/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/how-are-you-with-names/How are you with names?Thu, 28 May 2026 20:51:56 GMTbeing-brillianthttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/i-have-a-new-job/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/i-have-a-new-job/I have a new job!Thu, 28 May 2026 20:51:56 GMTnewshttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/is-efficiency-overrated/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/is-efficiency-overrated/Is Efficiency Overrated?Thu, 28 May 2026 20:51:56 GMTinnovation-and-thinkinghttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/is-it-too-hot/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/is-it-too-hot/Is it too hot?Thu, 28 May 2026 20:51:56 GMTpersonal-developmenthttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/looking-for-proof-or-looking-for-truth/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/looking-for-proof-or-looking-for-truth/Looking for proof or looking for truth?Thu, 28 May 2026 20:51:56 GMTinspirationhttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/one-to-carry-forward-one-to-leave-behind/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/one-to-carry-forward-one-to-leave-behind/A quieter way to begin the year. Instead of resolutions and pressure, Michael explores a simple idea: choosing one thing to carry forward and one thing to leave behind. Gentle pairings, small decisions and a more realistic way to create lasting change in 2026Thu, 28 May 2026 20:51:56 GMTpersonal-developmenthttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/practice-when-you-dont-need-it/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/practice-when-you-dont-need-it/Practice when you don’t need it…Thu, 28 May 2026 20:51:56 GMTpersonal-developmenthttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/the-1000-spatula/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/the-1000-spatula/The £1,000 SpatulaThu, 28 May 2026 20:51:56 GMTpersonal-developmenthttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/the-battle-or-the-win/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/the-battle-or-the-win/The Battle or The Win?Thu, 28 May 2026 20:51:56 GMTinspirationhttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/the-unspoken-problem-with-success/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/the-unspoken-problem-with-success/The Unspoken Problem With SuccessThu, 28 May 2026 20:51:56 GMTbeing-brillianthttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/use-the-difficulty/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/use-the-difficulty/Use The DifficultyThu, 28 May 2026 20:51:56 GMTbeing-brillianthttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/what-would-not-newton-day-look-like/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/what-would-not-newton-day-look-like/What if, once a year, gravity worked in reverse? What would ‘Not-Newton Day’ look like?Thu, 28 May 2026 20:51:56 GMTinnovation-and-thinkinghttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/whats-that-word/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/whats-that-word/What’s that word?Thu, 28 May 2026 20:51:56 GMTinnovation-and-thinkinghttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/when-trust-is-put-on-trial/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/when-trust-is-put-on-trial/When Trust Is Put On TrialThu, 28 May 2026 20:51:56 GMTcustomer-servicehttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/which-jeans-are-you-wearing/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/which-jeans-are-you-wearing/Which Jeans Are You Wearing?Thu, 28 May 2026 20:51:56 GMTinspirationhttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/why-we-lie-to-ourselves/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/why-we-lie-to-ourselves/A look at the small lies we tell ourselves, why they feel helpful and how honesty quietly rebuilds self-trust.Thu, 28 May 2026 20:51:56 GMTpersonal-developmenthttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/why-you-catastrophise/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/why-you-catastrophise/Why You CatastrophiseThu, 28 May 2026 20:51:56 GMTpersonal-developmenthttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/you-cant-park-there/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/you-cant-park-there/You Can’t Park ThereThu, 28 May 2026 20:51:56 GMTcustomer-servicehttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/merry-christmas-2025/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/merry-christmas-2025/Simple messageThu, 25 Dec 2025 06:00:01 GMTnewshttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/a-letter-to-your-future-elf/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/a-letter-to-your-future-elf/A letter to your future elfSun, 21 Dec 2025 14:16:43 GMTinnovation-and-thinkinghttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/a-mouthful-of-rice/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/a-mouthful-of-rice/A reminder that simple moments rest on unseen effort. From hand-picked rice to everyday tasks, noticing the work behind the ease helps us appreciate others and value our own contributions.Sun, 21 Dec 2025 14:16:43 GMTinspirationhttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/if-i-had-to-sum-up-2025/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/if-i-had-to-sum-up-2025/Sharing honest lessons on endings, kindness, roots, courage, health, creativity and quiet progress, celebrating family, coaching, walking and growth across a year.Sun, 21 Dec 2025 14:16:43 GMTnewshttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/measure-twice-cut-once/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/measure-twice-cut-once/Measure twice, cut once is not just for woodwork. A pause before action saves time, stress and mistakes.Sun, 21 Dec 2025 14:16:43 GMTinnovation-and-thinkinghttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/no-one-cares-2/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/no-one-cares-2/No One CaresSun, 21 Dec 2025 14:16:43 GMTpersonal-developmenthttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/would-you-buy-an-invisible-ha/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/would-you-buy-an-invisible-ha/Would You Buy an Invisible Hat?Sun, 21 Dec 2025 14:16:43 GMTinspirationhttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/he-might-have-drunk-windowlene/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/he-might-have-drunk-windowlene/A pink-mouthed kid, a bottle of Windolene and a lesson in overthinking. When something looks wrong do this...Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:30:01 GMTinspirationhttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/25-reasons-to-be-cheerful-autumn-edition/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/25-reasons-to-be-cheerful-autumn-edition/25 Reasons to Be Cheerful – Autumn EditionTue, 04 Nov 2025 19:33:51 GMTpersonal-developmenthttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/dogs-respond-better-to-two-syllable-names/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/dogs-respond-better-to-two-syllable-names/Dogs respond better to two-syllable namesTue, 04 Nov 2025 19:33:51 GMTinnovation-and-thinkinghttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/how-you-almost-took-fiona-on-holiday-2/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/how-you-almost-took-fiona-on-holiday-2/A sharp reminder that knowing your lane, and staying in it, matters. A lesson in leadership, collaboration and what happens when opinions collide.Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:33:51 GMTinnovation-and-thinkinghttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/i-ate-a-live-razor-clam/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/i-ate-a-live-razor-clam/When was the last time you tried a food you’d never tasted before? The moment you jump into jeopardy, you remind yourself that growth, connection and possibility live on the other side of even the smallest risk.Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:33:51 GMTpersonal-developmenthttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/i-should-be-6-2/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/i-should-be-6-2/I should be 6' 2"Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:33:51 GMTbeing-brillianthttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/one-year-we/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/one-year-we/One Year We…Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:33:51 GMTinspirationhttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/the-empty-chair/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/the-empty-chair/The Empty ChairTue, 04 Nov 2025 19:33:51 GMTcustomer-servicehttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/the-power-of-context/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/the-power-of-context/A missing word, symbol, or bit of clarity can change everything. Context shapes meaning, emotion and action. Why you should consider the context before you speak, send or pause.Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:33:51 GMTcustomer-servicehttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/where-do-you-get-your-ideas/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/where-do-you-get-your-ideas/Where do you get your ideas?Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:33:51 GMTinnovation-and-thinkinghttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/august-off/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/august-off/I’m taking August off to switch off and reboot. Discover why rest isn’t wasted time, how downtime fuels sharper thinking and why a short break can bring you back fresherMon, 08 Sep 2025 17:41:17 GMTinnovation-and-thinkinghttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/is-it-time-to-hit-pause-on-your-podcasts/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/is-it-time-to-hit-pause-on-your-podcasts/Time to pause the podcasts and let your mind breathe with this instead.Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:41:17 GMTinnovation-and-thinkinghttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/hentitled-2/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/hentitled-2/A playful peck at people who complain without contributing. This blog explores the rise of the ‘Hentitled’ and offers a cheeky nudge toward empathy, responsibility and thinking beyond yourself.Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:00:01 GMTinspirationhttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/standing-on-the-scales-twice-2/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/standing-on-the-scales-twice-2/Ever stepped on the scales twice hoping for a better result? Here's a deeper truth about progress, perception and the danger of measuring instead of doing.Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:00:01 GMTpersonal-developmenthttps://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/what-paul-daniels-taught-me-about-confidence-2/https://www.michaelheppell.com/blog/post/what-paul-daniels-taught-me-about-confidence-2/A chance encounter with a legend, a dash of magic and an unforgettable moment that sparked a new path. This one’s about confidence, kindness and the power of five minutes.Thu, 07 Aug 2025 09:00:01 GMTpersonal-development