Hibernation is for the animal kingdom, not people or your business

We all know what hibernation is. We’ve heard David Attenborough describing all manner of wonderful beasts successfully pull off different[...]

08
Aug
We all play a part to make sure it’s not an end to considered journalism

There’s a Denzel Washington video clip, originally from 2016, doing the rounds again. Hardly surprising given the topic is perhaps[...]

05
Aug
Mindfulness and fitness: a mighty combination as a habit not hashtag

I’m missing my gym sessions at FF. It’s been a huge adaptation. Firstly trying to lock down equipment amidst the[...]

13
Jun
Old school the winner when it comes to travel

Travel has been one of the industries harshest hit by lockdown teeth. One of the first to feel the bite[...]

30
May
The Isolated Man: Reimagining The Mancave

The idea of the man cave (or mantuary) has long been revered and even been held sacred as an enduring,[...]

23
May
E-commerce And Retail Evolution: A New Breath of Life

Well, COVID19 has proved a lifesaver in some ways, a reversal of fortune for some. Given isolation and high demands[...]

22
May
The first adaptation for many businesses is stepping from the Stone Age to the Digital Age

In a different feature we’d highlighted the fact that hibernation is really best left to the animal kingdom. They’re better[...]

21
May
Behaviours to leave in isolation: presidents, great pretenders and the race to be popular

Someone (thanks Hawkman Chris!) recently flicked me a video link of Nicole Arbour, Canadian actress and straight shooting comedienne, highlighting[...]

12
May
What we can learn from the traits of the symbolic metal rat…

Well 2020 isn’t turning out to be the year everyone thought it would be. Tweny-twenty may well be a metaphor[...]

13
Apr
Three principles to tackle the new ‘C’ word: coronavirus

There’s many posts and media slamming general awareness (or lack of action and discipline) around the need for social distancing[...]

11
Apr
Calmness: A Mindful Gift To Self For 2020

Two decades ago the idea of mental health discussed as openly as these days would have been put off, pushed[...]

09
Mar
How to beat bullying without the fight…

The subject of bullying has gotten a lot of airtime in recent weeks. Without getting caught on any particular story[...]

28
Feb
Psychological Studies That Highlight The Devils That Might Live Inside Us All

There are a handful of interesting psychological and behavioural studies that highlights why some of the behaviours in the digital[...]

22
Feb
Kobe Bryants premature death is a lesson to stop ignoring deep down what we all know…

The death of celebrity figure, sports star, Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna brought the world to an almost stop.[...]

13
Feb
The Fifth Element

We live in a country equally embodied by all 4 classical elements. The big Southern skies, the air above us,[...]

14
Nov
‘Lest We Forget’… or Have We Already Forgotten? Lessons from WW1

Peter Jackson is one of the world’s most acclaimed filmmakers, bringing to life the world of J. R. R. Tolkien[...]

13
Nov
Love or Fear… The Choice Is Yours: Tips on overcoming fears

Recently I was invited onto the set of Studio 10 to discuss some scary things, like peanut butter, buttons, holes[...]

04
Oct
Separated Shoulder: Sport Injury Life Lessons

For the last 5 years I’ve somehow managed to sustain, or attract, a significant enough injury that forces me to[...]

23
Jan
Good Call, Bad Call, Your Call! Decision Making

Who could have missed the meltdown of the year as tennis champion Serena Williams berated chair umpire Carlos Ramos at[...]

15
Sep
Social Selling (With A Twist For Travel)

The travel sector, ever since I’ve worked in or been associated with it, is an arena where success comes through[...]

11
Sep
Motivating your people…

Let’s begin by demystifying motivation in relation to behavioral science.  I know, from 20 years as a development professional, some[...]

02
Jul
Intrinsic Motivation And Leadership

Understanding motivation is a powerful tool for improving leadership. Let’s begin by demystifying motivation in relation to behavioral science. I[...]

24
Mar
Love Isn’t Fickle, People Are…

George Bizets opera, ‘CARMEN’, parodies well the fickle sided nature of love. Initial, short-term, infatuation turns to boredom. Mutual, shallow,[...]

24
Mar
self confidence
Change your self-confidence by changing the way you think

Life can throw a lot of punches, and it’s inevitable you’ll feel the stress when you feel things have gone[...]

10
Mar
5 mistakes every sales professional makes – and how to avoid them

The sales process can sometimes seem like one of M.C. Escher’s optical illusions; the ones where the stairs wind around[...]

06
Mar
Tips For Control Freaks

Tips for control freaks ?: The only thing worth endeavouring to control is le helm of your own headspace ?[...]

23
Jan
Ignite Your Potential Daily Motivation

I’m really excited to give this value added extra away, to compliment the book ‘Ignite Your Potential’. The download is[...]

21
Jan
3 Life & Business Lessons From Living In Paris

When I first found out I was to be based in Paris in the early 90’s my initial reaction was,[...]

02
Dec
SALES: The Paradox of Attention Spans

Having implemented multiple sales capability frameworks across a variety of verticals with channels holding $1 billion plus in revenue there’s[...]

30
Oct
Creativity: A Quicky for 5 Disruptive Tips

‘Creativity: having mind blowing, irresponsible sex with whatever idea you’re working on’ – Lady GaGa.   I may not be[...]

30
Oct
Sales: The Perception of Value

Value lies at the core of every transaction and sale. Businesses go to market armed with value propositions. Sales methodologies,[...]

30
Oct
Ignite Your Potential

‘Ignite Your Potential’. My first book! Some story elements were written 14 years ago and the overall concept structured 7[...]

30
Oct
Development Lessons From Legends: Audrey Hepburn

I’ve got a wish list of people I’d like to have met: Audrey Hepburn is up there.? British actress and[...]

30
Oct
The Power of Dreams

Pay heed to your recurring dreams…   …anything immortalised on pillows can be a powerful reality check of your waking[...]

30
Oct
7 Quick Tips on Presentation Skills

If you can speak well, you get to influence. If you can influence perhaps you get to change lives.  [...]

30
Oct
The Elephant In The Room: Candor

A Soliloquy Augmenting Reason For Candor   If you’re upset, it’s okay to feel that way and say it. Then[...]

30
Oct
Change: Using Behavioural Science To Drive Sustainable Change

A White Paper   Many significant and important change projects fail, a damning fact that has remained constant for decades[...]

30
Oct
A Genius Perspective on Learning & Development

10 Short quotes, or is that commandments, from an acknowledged genius; Einstein Information is not knowledge. Imagination is more important[...]

30
Oct
Behavioural Science: 3 Secrets to Multi Tasking – The Myth & The Method

Click Here For Video The concept of multi tasking is a micro chip term humanised and has become the moniker[...]

30
Oct
Sales: Contemporary Sales Jingle #1

Sales spin to an old design ditty…[...]

30
Oct
Motivation: Temperament Tic-Tac-Toe

Based on the wisdom of Epictetus…[...]

30
Oct
Sales; 5 First Date Traits for $ale$

Click Here For Video If you’re in the serious business of sales, aiming to be perceived more as a trusted[...]

30
Oct
Sales: 5 Methods of Building Additional Value

Click Here For Video Demonstrable R.O.I is the most common method of proving benefits in a sale. Exceptional value however[...]

30
Oct
Sales Preparation Consideration

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO From the transactional to the complex, success is where preparation and opportunity meet. Whats your essential[...]

30
Oct
Sales Skills; Value Perception – Mumbai

‘Strive not to be a success but rather to be of value’ Our Five VAE principles (Value Added Extras) to[...]

30
Oct
Leadership: 1 of 4 Principles

Thought Tank Growth, leadership, opportunity and wisdom are 4 solid foundation principles when considering personal development or business up skilling.[...]

30
Oct
Behavioural Sciences: Year of The Goat, 8 Traits of Sheep

2015: Year of The Goat Doesn’t Translate To Being Sheepish… There’s much debate as to whether it’s a goat, ram[...]

30
Oct
Philanthropy: ChanCes Uganda Projects

The concept of fingertip philanthropy is to raise awareness in the hope you be inspired. Inspired to, initially by the click of[...]

30
Oct
Culture: 3 Considerations Creating Traditions

‘I drink champagne when I win to celebrate. And I drink champagne when I lose to console myself’ – Napoleon[...]

30
Oct
The Dark Side Leading A SalesForce

Back in 2003 the American Film Institute released a list of the ‘100 Greatest Villians From Cinematic History.’ Darth Vader,[...]

30
Oct

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