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Accept Yourself: How To Build Self-Esteem And Embrace Self-Acceptance Unconditionally

A few years ago I shot a shonky video of myself playing along to a Smiths song. I’m not being self deprecating when I say it’s shonky. It really is. It's not a lack of self-compassion, it's just an ...

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How To Encourage Employees To Take Initiative

The best staff are those who take initiative without being asked. Imagine your organisation was full of people who were proactive and did things of their own accord. People who spot opportunity and

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And The Oscar Goes To . . .

Recently I introduced you to my oldest friend, Dingle. He lives in New Zealand now and was over here for the Christmas period. Well, he’s gone back now so I think I’m safe to tell you this story.

In ...

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Eat That Frog And Get More Done

On my Time Management courses I share lots of great ideas to help clients improve their prioritisation and productivity method. 

Time blocking where you identify the best hours for working on parti

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The Power Of Focus

We had my friend Roger around the other week for Sunday lunch. He’d done me a favour by acting as a referee on a job application for my daughter.

You wouldn’t believe the amount of detail it takes ...

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Have A Break

This morning finds me in beautiful Valencia enjoying a few days away with my gorgeous wife. 

It also finds me without a Top Tips email written for the day. And it's Friday so there must be a Top Tips...

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The Three Key Elements Of Effective Leadership: Mindset, Energy and Time

In today's Top Tip, I thought we'd explore the crucial elements of leadership. Self-leadership in fact and how mastering your mindset, energy, and time can elevate your leadership capabilities, as t...

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We Lucky Few

Did you ever watch Band Of Brothers? It was an American mini series set in the Second World War, following the exploits of Easy Company from the US Army’s 101st Airborne Division.

The series follows ...

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The Friendship Tree: Three Types Of Friends In Your Life

This Top Tip is a way of thinking about your different friendship groups. The Friendship Tree categorises friendships into three distinct groups and it's a brilliant way to consider your relationshi...

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Small Talk: The Best Way To Improve Your Conversation Skills

Ensuring that you are an effective communicator is one of the most important skills you can develop if you want to excel in both your personal and professional lives.

It's easy to find articles ab...

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How To Fully Take Responsibility For Your Life

You'll often hear the suggestion to take full responsibility for your life, to stop playing the blame game and hold yourself accountable. 

Well, you won't be shocked to hear I agree whole heartedly w...

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Local Knowledge: How To Create An Unfair Advantage In Life For Yourself

A couple of years ago Christmas came early and my wife and I spent the evening of 23rd December at a Stormzy gig in west London.

It was an intimate affair as he was playing at my favourite venue in K...

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