Fears that Britain’s isolationist stance over the eurozone – compounded by the news that the UK economy is to face an even bigger downturn – are enough to send even the most grounded business owner into a tailspin. 
In today’s torrid climate, when it’s impossible to forecast what’s round the corner, Rudyard Kipling’s pragmatic advice: “If [...]

It’s that time of year again! Are you rushed off your feet, trying to cram as much as possible into those few remaining days before you jet off, exhausted, on your annual family holiday? Endless checking, making hurried ‘notes to self’, briefing and re-briefing people, downing too many cups of coffee, eating meals on the [...]

Whether you’re trying to lose weight and keep it off or improve your business or personal life, it takes a system and time.
In terms of the most effective and sustainable weight loss programme over the past few years WeightWatchers appears the undisputed winner. The real question and valuable lesson to business owners is why?  What [...]

It’s a worrying fact but many organisations are blinkered when it comes to their marketing and product development. Too many have their eyes closed to one of the biggest opportunities – the baby boomer market.
The boomers – those of us who were born during the demographic post-World War Two baby boom – will be the [...]

What is the philosophy in your business?
By this I mean the beliefs about your company and how you and your team approach the running of the business. 
As an experienced business strategist and executive coach I challenge you with these questions after being fired up by a presentation from ex England football manager Steve McClaren at [...]

Living the culture, daily attention to detail and moving ahead of the times are just three of secrets Peter Banks managing director of the award winning Rudding Park Hotel, Harrogate recently shared with the members of the Wealth Enhancement Forum
A culture of care is at the core of Rudding Park’s success. In my experience as [...]

Do you have a work/life balance?
Do you work more than 60 hours a week?
Do you frequently yearn for more leisure time?

Yes, it’s been tough over the last three years and yes, we’re all expected to achieve more for less, but as an experienced business strategist and executive coach, I urge you to remind yourself of the [...]

A lot of water may have passed under your particular bridge since the recession hit with a vengeance three years ago.
So much so, that you may have been constantly looking backwards and dwelling on how the tough climate has affected you in terms of loss of clients, falling revenue and staff cuts – because your [...]

In spite of the fact that the UK recovery looks likely to be the worst since 1830 – and companies seek to curb costs at every possible opportunity – your invoices should still reflect your worth and the value you add. 
In my experience as a business strategist and executive coach you can only adapt or [...]

“A coach is someone who tells you what you don’t want to hear, who has you see what you don’t want to see, so you can be who you have always known you could be.” Tom Landry.
The highest performing leaders and companies reach out to many outside experts as a sounding board for advice in [...]