when is it too big?
Each year I publish an annual impact report on myself - and currently hold the world record for the most number of…
an A-Z of facilitators (sort of)
A while ago, I was encouraged to create an alternative (social) entrepreneurs A-Z - and it seems to have been generally…
when leaders are struck by doubt, it's their whole...
Locality (the sector body who support and advocate for local community organisations of all types) recently invited me…
why some people don't want to banish their imposter syndrome
Some people will be aware that I wrote a book about imposter syndrome, which turns out to be a bit like marmite: some…
in praise of the laundrette
In the past, I've waxed lyrical about how great libraries are.
And if you've ever been on any sessions I'd led about…
darkness and light
Most people who know me (professionally) tend to associate me with stories about wacky props in zoom calls; encouraging…
Why I'm proud to be an onion
Last year, as part of my ongoing CPD, I asked people what they thought a statue of me should hold in its hand…
Does social value make us more sustainable?
This is part 2 of a blog chain I started previously, exploring further some of the queries that were put to me…
how to (instantly) lose credibility as a key-note speaker
We've all been to conferences, webinars, and other events where there are headline speakers presented to us in a…
why I always answer "whiskey" when people ask me about...
As sole traders and small business owners, it's generally accepted that our mental wellbeing and health is under…
Why I'm always trying to be a better conman
One of the recurring pieces of feedback I get from many of the people and organisations I've worked with, is how…
all business owners and entrepreneurs should do car-boot...
Some people may know that in the past I've written about how I try and keep my hand in at running a market stall from…
