I’m writing this from Portugal. Not from a desk or between meetings, and not with emails open in the background. Properly away. It’s made me realise something that sounds obvious – yet most of us ignore it. Stepping away from work isn’t a luxury. It might actually be the most productive thing you do all […]
You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup: Why Taking Breaks Makes You Better at Everything
I’m writing this article from my desk, but by the time you read it, I’ll be somewhere rather lovely in Portugal with my wife Kay, hopefully with a glass of something cold in my hand and absolutely zero emails on my mind. I’ll be honest, scheduling this time wasn’t easy. The past few weeks have […]
The Power of Saying No
I used to be a serial yes-sayer, until I discovered the power of saying no! Yes – of course I will do that favour for you, even though it’s really short notice! Yes – of course I can squeeze another meeting in, even though my diary is rammed and it means I will have to […]
Productivity vs. Busyness: Why Working Smarter Beats Working Harder
How often do you find yourself working flat out from the moment you start work until the moment you finish (which is probably later than you anticipated!), yet your ‘to-do’ list hasn’t changed at all? You’ve been working hard—answering emails, jumping between tasks, sitting in back-to-back meetings—but at the end of the day, you don’t feel […]
Balance Like a Boss: How to Thrive at Work and at Life
Let’s be honest—finding a good work-life balance can feel like chasing a unicorn. We’re constantly juggling work deadlines, personal commitments, and that never-ending to-do list. Some days, it feels like there just aren’t enough hours to get everything done. But there is light at the end of the tunnel – work-life balance is […]
Why Is Delegating So Hard? (And How to Get Better at It!)
I’ll be honest—I used to be terrible at delegating. I’d start every day with the best intentions, ready to focus on the big priorities. But before I knew it, I was knee-deep in tasks that someone else could have done, and my own to-do list? Still untouched. Sound familiar? Lately, I’ve had so many conversations […]
The Power of Saying No: The Secret to Taking Back Your Time ⏳
I used to be a serial yes-sayer. Need a last-minute favour? Sure! Can you squeeze in another meeting? Of course! Would you mind taking on this extra task? No problem! It took me a long time (and a lot of stress) to realise that saying yes to everything wasn’t just making me busy—it was stopping […]
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 […]
How to Get More Done: The Counterintuitive Truth
If I had a penny for every time I was asked, “How do I get more done?” or a variation of it, I’d be very wealthy indeed. It’s a question that plagues many business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders, often leaving them stressed and overwhelmed. The answer, however, isn’t about doing more at all. Instead, it’s about doing less—but […]
Slow down to speed up
It’s the traffic on the morning dog walk that gives it away. The schools are back in town. Mums in 4 x 4’s with one child zipping up our single-track lane, screeching to a halt as they come across us around a blind bend. I take great pleasure in getting the dogs […]
