3 men are set a challenge. They are all given a target destination to reach, with the quickest to arrive being the winner. However, they must first go into the next room and choose one person from a thousand to take on their journey with them, knowing that they will be tethered together for the entire journey. The…
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“Call me back”
Everyone has had the ‘call me back’ message, and it might sound quite innocent a message to leave, but it actually can come across as a demand, an instruction which cuts into your freedom. Unfortunately, because people need a stimulus to act, the sole reason that anyone fails to return your ‘call me back’ message is that they…
Two monitors halve the time
Well it’s Monday morning and the kids are back to school and it’s raining stair rods where I am. So whilst in the office, I was reflecting on what technology improvements I can make and what I have made that I would now not be without; Twin Monitors / Dual Screens The one that has…
Positive Reactions Create Positive Outcomes
This week marks the beginning of the Rio 2016 Paralympic games. Over 4,000 athletes will take part in the games, featuring both athletes who were born with disabilities and those who developed problems later in life through accident or illness. This reminded me of a story I read during London 2012. That was the story…
Let me think about it
You have had the consultation, you have done the research and presented your recommendation to your client only to hear the words, “that looks fine, but I need to think about it”. How frustrating, especially when you know this investment will make a long term positive difference in their lives. If you don’t know what to say next,…
Don’t wait for the windfall
Every day, for ever and ever, you will have to battle for everything. No one will arrive at your door with the the gift of success you feel you deserve. People are too busy battling with their own struggles to appreciate how special you are. Very few people will have the bonanza day, the lottery…





