Doodle Time. Leaving the comfort of what you know. Inspired by our first crops from the veg plot...

Doodle Time. Which way to go?

I often turn to books for inspiration. Different perspectives, opinions and ways of presenting ideas. Food for mind, body and soul. Over the past few months, to help me move forward with personal and business aspirations, I turned to some new ones and a couple of oldies to get those creative juices flowing. Create The... Continue Reading →

It's no secret that creativity is a subject close to my heart so I enjoyed Tim Harford's TED Talk, A Powerful Way To Unleash Your Natural Creativity (see video below). In it he explores the art and power of slow motion multi-tasking.  Cross-training your mind, over time, to help spark those eureka moments. Scientists making... Continue Reading →

I hope you enjoy my newest 3-Minute Musing.  I've been pondering on the subject of choice; inspired by a sea of wild garlic leaves!

While on my recent perspective balancing exercise I was reflecting on how easy it can be to lose sight of what we're trying to achieve and our motivations to succeed. In my e-guide The A to Z of Re-energising Your Career I mention vision exercises, personal commitment pledges and motivation manifestos.  All different means of... Continue Reading →

It's funny but it dawned on me this week that I have a challenge with February.  Yes, who knew?!!?  I realised that I always begin a new year at full throttle.  There's no time for January blues for me.  I'm off on my mission. Then February arrives and for a few days at the beginning... Continue Reading →

While some people start the new year with renewed vigour, for others it can be a challenge to get motivated again or to find that spark of inspiration following the festive season. To get those creative juices flowing and help you achieve all your aspirations, here are 10 of my creativity boosts... Related Resources A... Continue Reading →

I've been suffering from writer's block.  Well, that's what I kept telling myself.  Having efficiently done some business-related writing without too much effort.  My conclusion is...it's not the writing part that's been the problem. The root of my stuckness has all been down to lack of inspiration and to be brutally honest, being wholeheartedly B.O.R.E.D.... Continue Reading →