For many of us, especially those running our own ventures, it might feel as though we've been speeding along since January. As we head into the new financial year, we may be planning to juggle various projects and perhaps factor in even more travel. It's already been a whirlwind few months so after catching my [...]
Setting objectives for your team is an important part of success, employee happiness and structure. You need to all know you’re on the same page and people feeling focussed, supported and clear on what they need to do. But, as a leader, are you clear on how to structure and set these? Here are a [...]
I bet at one time or another, you’ve felt pretty lost in your professional life. You were, or are, perhaps in a job or a sector that is unfulfilling. Perhaps you’re not really following the right path or perhaps you’re just unsure what you want to do at all. So many people ask if being [...]
Sometimes we find inspiration in books on the first page, others seem to take an age to get through. And funnily enough, as we’re talking productivity here it should be simple to find the tips, tricks and hacks we’re all looking for! Books on personal development and the business success are big sellers but where [...]
We are in uncharted territory in our working days and understandably, a lot of us are staring at our computers in our make-shift office. It's common to be unmotivated, confused and bewildered. How can we use our time more effectively? Beware of the social media whirlwind There is a lot out there on social media about how [...]
So, the business plan is written and a pile of docs or a hefty file on your computer is looking at you ready for action, but how do you go about bringing all that hard thinking to life? How do you plan to actually get sh!t done? Here we'll talk about how to implement a business [...]
It’s a new decade and times are changing on the leadership landscape We’ve entered 2020 – a brand new year and a new decade and look at the leaders around us. Whatever your political views are, it’s pretty clear that there are questionable leadership styles in the UK and the US. Arguably these don’t tally [...]
We’re all aware of how we use resources; how we reduce, reuse and recycle and are being more thoughtful on what resources we truly need. Too often we don’t think about time, yet it’s the resource which is finite. So, what would you do if you had more time? How often do you hear someone say: ‘there’s just not [...]
How would you say 2019 has treated you? Did you get that promotion you wanted or the bonus you deserved? Did you achieve the work/life balance you set out for and are enjoying the rewards? In January, we’re all gung-ho about what we want to achieve that year but as the months progress, the day-to-day [...]
Are you very busy? I know a lot of people that are frantically running around professing they’re just too busy to stop, but if you actually ask them what they’re busy with, they often struggle to tell you. There is a huge difference in being busy and being productive. Being productive adds value to your [...]
Do you ever feel as if you're paddling frantically underneath the water yet never moving forwards? There are definitely positive and negative impacts on your wellbeing by becoming more productive. Most people want more time and to be able to use it better in a world of ‘busyness’. However when facing this personally, as a [...]
