[Audio] Always a Woman – coaching approaches, personal development and… water!
Wilma and I are in Wales on a damp, foggy day and haven't ventured out. I'm is musing on why a prospective client didn't take up a coaching programme that she so obviously needed and the conversation turns to general principles of personal development...
[BM Weekly] The Enemy of Innovation, Creativity and Change
I watched this again recently and the part that resonated most is this: "Shame is the enemy of innovation, creativity and change"
[BM Weekly] Is it magic?
This quote is one I always include at the start of the NLP programme because some of the results people experience through mastering the principles of NLP can seem 'like magic'...
[Audio] Always a Woman – New Year, new goals and the importance of not appearing too weird
It's 2025! Wilma and i are discussing New Year's Resolutions and why we don't make them but also what we do instead. The conversation takes us through SMART goals, the NLP Well-formed Outcomes pattern and what it means for your goals/outcomes to 'come from inside'.
[Audio] Always a Woman – At Christmas
In our final episode of the year, we're comparing notes on how we celebrate Christmas, how we feel about it and how well prepared we are...
[BM Weekly] ‘Life-changing’ tech
It might seem a bit dramatic to say that this innocuous little connector has changed my life, but it's certainly made a big impact in a specific part of my life. Let me explain...
[BM Weekly] Inspiration of the Week
On the evening that I went to the cinema last week, I was tired, somewhat stressed and - if I'm honest - a bit grumpy. By the time I was getting in my car to come home all that had changed. 'Conclave' is a wonderful film!
[Audio] Always a Woman – what to wear, what to watch and the AI granny
Wilma and I are in Wales and for once it's not raining! Join us for a wide-ranging conversation that includes a film review, some musings on religion, the increasing informality of business and life and the AI granny.
[BM Weekly] Search for the Hero
This week's inspiration is a pop song. I heard it on the radio and it's been in my head for days...
[Audio] Always a Woman – Travellers’ Tales, the Power of Nature and why Management is Tough
I'm back from a business trip to Dubai, Wilma is surrounded by water in Wales. In this episode we're talking about the need to visit the highest places, Wilma shares another tale from her travels in South America and we discuss the power of Nature in all its glory. Somehow, from there we find ourselves discussing the reason why management has become difficult and debate the label 'human resources'.
[Article] Team meetings – the Keys to Success
Team meetings. Part of the cultural fabric of your organisation. A key activity for any manager or leader. A highlight of the working week. No? Here are my tips for a successful team meeting…
[Audio] Always a Woman – Digital Addictions, Spiritual Antidotes and the Importance of Eye Contact
In this episode, Wilma and I are in my kitchen and we revisit 'The Anxious Generation' by Jonathan Haidt, which I mentioned a few episodes ago and have finally finished reading. It sparks a lot of different trains of thought...
