Focus on the solution not the problem I used to work with an ex para called John, who’s battle cry in a crisis was: “Let’s focus on the problem, people!” John was an exceptional man. He’d survived a broken back in the services, and was in constant pain. Yet he had...
We covered what being assertive is and isn’t in the last blog, but how do we become more assertive if it doesn’t come naturally? Follow these five steps to help you take your assertiveness skills up a notch. 1. Work out what you want There’s no point in learning to...
'Well, I don’t like to be pushy,” was the answer I got to a question the other day. I’ve never considered assertiveness as being ‘pushy’. I started to think about how I would describe it. What is assertiveness? Being assertive is the grown up place to be - it’s where...
Funding Opportunity! Check out Creative Skillset’s latest blog for details of a great new opportunity for aspiring filmmakers, interested in making short films. This iShorts project from Creative England is funded by Creative Skillset and will provide support and...
From the last two blogs this month, you will hopefully be well on the way to working out where you are now and where you want to be in the future. Now all you have to do is work out how to get there! Planning is not just about reaching the destination. It’s important...
When the great explorers like Captain Cook, Sir Edmund Hillary and Neil Armstrong set off to chart new territories, in some cases they had nothing to guide them but the stars, and in Neil Armstrong’s case, he was flying straight at those! What they did have was clear...
Ever heard the old joke, when a woman asks an old man for directions to the local theatre? He looks at her for a long moment and says: “Well, I wouldn’t start from here!” Funny thing is, people often make decisions or judgement calls in their businesses without...
Over the last three blogs, I’ve talked about making good plans, staying motivated and developing resilience. There’s another important aspect to consider - making sure you enjoy the journey! Sometimes we reach our goals and find out they’re not all they were cracked...
