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...

I watched this again recently and the part that resonated most is this: "Shame is the enemy of innovation, creativity and change"

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'...

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'.

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...

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...

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!

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.

This week's inspiration is a pop song.  I heard it on the radio and it's been in my head for days...

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'.

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…

This time we're in my kitchen... Wilma's feeling a bit smug, (and we find out why) I've been watching the Test match and the conversation meanders around our enjoyment of watching people performing well, the joy of learning and seeing other's learn, the 'female' approach to marketing and promotion and the way that nothing stays the same...