Listening impacts everything we do
Listen to yourself, others and the world around you
Encourage space to listen to young people
Encourage space to listen to young people It's that time of year when exam results come out and a really important time for us to make space to listen to young people. Teenagers all around us are excited, sad, angry and filled with joy. The extremes of emotions fill...
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Why it’s not easy to listen
It's not easy to listen when there's so many distractions keeping us busy all the time. Work, family, hobbies, podcasts, TV, events, social media are all part of the distractions keeping us busy. Who are you listening to? Whatever you do, however old you are and...
read moreHow to recognise something needs to change
Recognising that something needs to change is one of the biggest steps we can take to create success in our [business] life. You may have no idea what needs to change, but the fact that you've recognised something does is a massive step. How do I know? Well, I've many...
read moreWhat’s love got to do with business success
What's love got to do with business success? Strange topic for a business blog you think? Or something you believe isn't talked about enough? When you think about love, do you think about hearts and roses? Are you thinking romantic films and happy ever after? Or does...
read moreWhat does success mean to you
Today as I write this, I’m in a beautiful part of the country spending time doing things I love. I’m feeling successful that I’ve managed to create the space in my diary to do things I love doing. It’s mid-week and ordinarily I’d be at work. My diary is pretty full...
read moreWhat business books don’t tell you about growing a successful business
I've been in business almost 16 years now. I'm also a Business Studies graduate all those many years ago. Yet, in all that time and all the business books I've read, there is so much missing! There's so much the business books and experts aren't telling you. It's like...
read moreAre you looking to do things differently but don’t know what?
Do you know you need to change something to do things differently but aren't quite ready, or you're not sure if it's the right thing to do? Don't choose to be confused by something that isn't confusing. Doug Keim I know I've spent more time and energy NOT doing...
read moreMake a small change for success
I've seen a lot of talk this week about "getting back to normal" after a period of time off for many. In my house there's never really a "normal", so that doesn't fit the language we use. When I took my teenage sons to our weekly Pilates session this morning, our...
read more5 tips for creating new ideas
When you're growing a business or social enterprise, it helps to be constantly creating new ideas. New ideas while they can be distracting and take your focus off your core business, can also bring vitality and new life to a long term enterprise. Keeping you fresh and...
read moreKnow your target group defines your vision
When you're clear who your target group is, it's so much easier to grow your business. Who is in your target group? You'll have an idea who is in your target group, but I know from experience many business owners say "everyone". I get it, I really do. In fact, two...
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Is life and business all about balance
Life is all about balance. If we don't find balance on our feet, or sit balanced in our wheelchair, we fall over. If we don't get the work life balance right, we feel stretched in all the wrong ways. If you're not being yourself you usually feel unbalanced. The...
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What makes an award winning business owner?
Being an award winning business owner is one of the proudest moments of your business journey. Just like an actor winning an Oscar, it can be one of the most exciting things to happen in your career. Even being nominated for business awards is a real achievement. Does...
read more5 ways to fund your business growth
Having a clear vision and passion for your business is brilliant, and will keep you motivated to succeed. However you'll still have bills to pay, and food to put on the table and petrol in the car whilst you're growing an income from your new ideas. What options have...
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Prepare for change when you grow your passion
When I first started growing my business I had no idea how my life would change. I wasn't prepared for change. I was so focused on developing my passion and my idea. Change happened. I was so focused on growing my passion into a business, that I lost sight of things...
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Knowing what is success for you and your business
When you know what success is for you, it's easier to plan to achieve it. It may not be about the amount of money you earn, or the number of products you've sold. It really doesn't matter what it is, but you need to be really clear about what is success for you. Just...
read moreHave you got time to grow your business.
Have you got time to grow your business is a question that can be looked at in two ways. Both are important when you're planning out if you're ready to put time and commitment into growing your passion or idea into an income stream. Have you got time in your life to...
read moreHow will your business idea make money?
Ensuring your business idea makes money for you is a great first step on your business journey. Once you've worked out if your passion is the right thing to turn into a business for you, the next step is about understanding HOW your idea can make money for you. Or, if...
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Give yourself a break – it’ll improve your productivity
How many breaks and rests do you allow yourself each day? Each week? Yes, actual breaks where you're not doing any work. Just like sleep is a natural healer for our whole body, so taking breaks are a natural way to boost our productivity in our business. No matter how...
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