Let’s start with an honest question: Are you really acting like the business owner, or are you more of a do-er in your own business? Don’t roll your eyes just yet—this isn’t a trick question. It’s one that every entrepreneur needs to ask themselves. Sure, you started the business. Your name’s on the paperwork, so […]
Still Playing Golf (and Business): Lessons from the Green to Your Bottom Line
Yes, I’m still out on the golf course. And yes, it’s cold, wet, and a bit grim—but here I am, teeing off, mud and all. Playing golf in winter comes with its own unique challenges: juggling a rain jacket, managing slippery paths, and dodging roped-off greens. It’s not quite the idyllic summer golf I dream […]
Taming the Procrastination Monster: Fear, Focus, and Big Wins
Procrastination. It’s the art of doing everything but the thing you really need to do, and let’s face it, we’ve all been there. I’ve been asked countless times, “How do you stop procrastinating?” And while there are a million and one tips out there—some helpful, some questionable—let’s cut to the chase. Procrastination isn’t about being […]
Time for change
Imagine this. A team made up of disparate individuals with selfish and disconnected goals. A dysfunctional support network. A hierarchy stuck in the past, unable to move forward or think beyond “this is how we’ve always done things”. Leaders who blamed anyone and everyone rather than accepting responsibility. And a […]
Who let the dogs out?
The dogs escaped the garden earlier this week. Straight through the gate. Never ones to miss an opportunity to course the orchard, out they went, quick as a flash, vapour streaming behind them. One thing on their minds. Singular purpose. Spot anything that moves and chase it down. If […]
When What Matters
“I’ll have the chocolate fudge cake with cream…” You’ve been there. A full and hearty meal, stuffed to the gills and we want more. It’s okay though, dessert goes in a separate stomach… doesn’t’ it? What’s interesting is that if you wait 15 minutes or so you’re less likely to eat that dessert. […]
Good Performances Bring Results
It’s never been easy being a QPR fan. I’ve seen it all. Since 2000 I’ve experienced three promotions, three relegations, two play-off finals, an injury time winner at Wembley, 15 managers and 5 owners (I think!). A rollercoaster of emotions and frustrations interspersed with moments of joy. Ask any QPR fan and one of the […]
Frozen in Time
My sister would have celebrated her 50th birthday today. I say celebrated ‘today’ but she would have found a way to make it last at least a week. Seema had an incredibly ability to enjoy life to the full and infecting others around her with that vitality and spark. She made everyone smile. […]
The Secret to My Success
I suffer with an ongoing back condition. Years of abuse and misuse have caused various weaknesses and discs that are degenerating. A back spasm is agonising. It can leave me on the floor gasping in pain. And after 30 years of hurt (not quite England football hurt) you’d think I’d be used to it by now. No. Before […]
Flying High!
As we step back into building our businesses over the next few weeks and months, I thought I’d share a conversation I had with a client just before Christmas. He was reflecting on the progress he and his business had made over the past 12 months and we got to talking about flying. He’s […]
