Can Confidence be Learned?

Ever tried… and failed? Me too!

‘Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better.’ Samuel Beckett The words of Samuel Beckett are superbly motivational for me when something doesn’t quite work out as planned, or even fails (sometimes spectacularly!). They remind me to pick...

What’s your Personal Slogan?

Ever noticed how some advertisements really strike a chord with you? Their slogan really stands out, and you remember it. Well, I pinched one of those slogans and apply it to my own life! And, I use it regularly with clients to boot! I can be one for procrastinating,...
The Gratitude Attitude

The Gratitude Attitude

This blog post comes to you from the edge of the Sumida River in Tokyo on a beautiful sunny day (see pic).  As I sat here, I was struck by how lucky I am to be sitting here, with this fabulous view, in this awesome city. Some of you may already know, my partner is...

Five Favourite Ways to Beat that Bad Mood

We’ve all had them. You know, those days when you get out of bed, stub your toe on the bedside locker, go to take a shower and the water is cold, search for something to wear in the wardrobe only to realise you haven’t done laundry yet and you can’t find anything...