I have spent time this week starting with Mother’s day and then poiniting out the changes that are now our new normal. We still have a lot to be thankful for. I know a lot of people have lost: lost family, lost jobs, lost businesses etc. But you are still here! Be thankful. It is … Read moreBe thankful
Ok – so that sounds crazy – but it needs to be the new mantra. We need to realise that life has changed. We are not in a holding pattern – we are in the present – this is what our now is. Accept it and get on with it. So what does this mean … Read moreChange is the same
No, Martians have not invaded us (but close). The Covid-19 virus is out of this world and causing us unbelievebale stress. So let’s not fight ourselves! We need to spend this time preserving our relationships – both personal and professional. We need to be understanding and patient and most importantly manage our stress and conduct … Read moreWar of the Worlds
In these challenging times we seem to moan about a lot: The speed of the internet, not being able to go down to the pub for a beer with our mates etc. As some would say “Modern day problems” – well what about our Grandparents (or for some Great Grandparents)? They went to War! Yes … Read moreMake them proud
Yesterday was Mother’s day. We don’t show these special woman enough love everyday and so I hope you made an extra effort yesterday. The role of a Mother is to care, protect and nurture. We need to do the same for our businesses. We need to appreciate that they are ours to love and watch … Read moreBe a Mother
We all have lots of things to do – but we need to remember which of these are important and which is in the “just needs to be done” pile. I am not suggesting that you strive for mediocracy, actually quite the opposite – I am suggesting that you look at everything that needs to … Read moreYou only need to wow sometimes
For yourself! No I haven’t become narcissistic! You have built up your brand and your reputation. That is great but absolutely useless if no one knows about it. You need to get yourself out there. Update your digital properties (we can help you with that – have a look at the brand refresh I have … Read moreShare the love
I mentioned personal brand and your reputation yesterday. Once you have worked out who you are and who you want to be known as – you need to then develop the actual statement that defines or identifies you. The lesson – simplify the descriptor of who and what you are. Take a story or two … Read moreYou as you
If I asked you to describe yourself in one word what would that word be? More importantly – would others use the same word to describe you? Welcome to reputation 101! This is the most important thing for you and your business. Your personal brand is how and what you do but more importantly why … Read moreDescribe yourself in one word
Our lives have changed and we are all scared. We are going to have a mental trial like maybe never experienced before. Think about other life changing events like 911 – travel after that was never the same. Life and business won’t be the same either so we need to accept this and take back … Read moreUrgent Notice