How hope can help us in these precarious times The world has felt a pretty gloomy and scary place recently, so much so that like many others I have been avoiding too much exposure to the news.  However, a couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege to visit a couple of local charities doing…

Time Management Hacks for Busy People As the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland noted time is our most precious resource and seems to be scarcer now than ever before.  The introduction of technology was supposed to free up our time, instead, we just fill it with more activities and become more overwhelmed.  A prime…

10 Lessons I learned from 2024 As we stagger through the first few days of 2025, wondering what this year will bring us, I have been reflecting on 2024, the lessons I learned, the challenges I faced and the things that surprised me.  2024 was a year of huge change for me, some of it…

My offer to help your Organisation thrive in 2025 I am loving reading lots of posts reflecting on the past year and looking to the future.  Some list the challenges faced or fears for the future, others state that 2024 has been amazing and 2025 looks even better. As Donna Ashworth’s quote acknowledges, I suspect…

Strategies for growing and nurturing your business This week, I have been hooked by the coverage of Chelsea Flower Show where beautiful plants and flowers seem to have been effortlessly positioned to create spectacular displays that tell stories, delight our senses and provide an all-day buffet for the wildlife in SW7! I have to admit…

The first time I reached the dizzy heights of running a charity, I don’t think I appreciated the necessity to focus so much attention on bringing funding in.  It was a steep learning curve for me, but I had many mentors and helpers who coached me in how to write a successful bid – and…

In today’s fast-paced world, where the only constant is change, we are constantly seeking ways to navigate life’s challenges and achieve our full potential. To achieve this, coaching is a powerful tool for personal and professional development, offering a myriad of benefits that can help you move towards success and fulfillment.  https://www.cipd.org/uk/knowledge/factsheets/coaching-mentoring-factsheet/#when-is-coaching-the-best-development-method Clarity and Goal…

That’s my strapline, elevator pitch, introduction  – call it what you will. I wish I could say I came up with it, but I have to hand the credit to the lovely Lucy Dynes at Kernow Media. Lucy helped me come up with my image and branding!  After 15 minutes, she understood more about me…

This isn’t the first time I’ve been in business for myself – in fact it’s the fourth (or fifth if you count a small newsletter I published whilst at school – I think I earned enough money for a bag of sweets!).  I think I must be one of those ‘serial entrepreneurs’.  I have also…