At our recent session, we focused on sharing practical ideas to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. The aim was not doom and gloom, but a shift in perspective. By looking closer to home and refocusing on the micro economy, we can ease pressure on fuel use while maintaining a positive, creative mindset. Reframe your […]
Author Archives: Chris
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Mar
Mar
Momentum is everything in business. When your sales pipeline is humming, opportunities appear naturally and progress feels easy. But life has other plans. Family pressures, unexpected illness, or simply the intensity of a busy season can pull your focus away from the routines that keep your pipeline alive. And when that happens, deals quietly slow, […]
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Feb
Feb
AI has evolved quickly, from an experimental novelty to a tool many people now use every day. With so many options available, it helps to understand where each one excels rather than expecting a single model to handle every task. ChatGPT is often the best fit when you need clearer thinking or sharper writing. It’s […]
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Feb
Feb
In every market, businesses fall into the same trap: believing the quickest way to win customers is by lowering prices. But competing on price is a race to the bottom—one where margins shrink, quality erodes, and the value that once made a business compelling slowly disappears. The companies that thrive aren’t the cheapest; they’re the […]
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Dec
Dec
Most people don’t enjoy conflict. Many avoid it entirely. We sidestep awkward conversations, deliver vague half truths, or hope issues will magically resolve themselves. But the truth is simple: avoiding conflict doesn’t prevent it—it multiplies it. The Silent Saboteur: Avoidance In workplaces, families, and friendships, unspoken frustrations behave like small drops of water falling into […]
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Dec
Dec
The power of action “Action speaks louder than words but not nearly as often.” — Mark Twain People make claims all the time, and it can be difficult to know who is being honest. One of the most effective ways to demonstrate integrity and stand out among competitors is to consistently do what you say. […]
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Nov
Nov
Something that can hold us back are limiting beliefs. A limiting belief is a false or negative idea. An opinion or conviction that we accept as a truth. These can restrict us from working towards our goals, taking risks, and thus reaching our full potential. These are self-imposed barriers effectively shaping our own reality. This […]
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Nov
Nov
Signs you may have a ‘Gap mindset’: • Focus on where I could be rather than where I am. • Always looking at what can be improved. • I can personally do better. • Feel guilty celebrating any of my success when others are doing better than me. • I feel, if I stop, I […]
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Nov
Nov
As new communication platforms enter the market the lines between what is acceptable are becoming blurred. (Phone, Email, SMS, Messenger, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Zoom, Teams, Skype etc). As younger people join the work force and find positions of authority the rules as we think we know it, become blurred also. How do we deal with this […]
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Sep
Sep
What type of environment would you like to work in? There are advantages and disadvantages to bottom-up and top-down businesses. Top-Down vs Bottom-Up Top-down business models involve senior management setting big picture objectives and strategies that are then cascaded down through the organisation for execution, emphasizing efficiency and control. In contrast, bottom-up models incorporate input […]