Do you get excited about new intentions, goals, or resolutions, but then find life takes over and they become harder to sustain?   Having tried lots of methods, I’ve adopted a new approach to planning, which has boosted my productivity (even when unexpected life events have happened along the way), helped minimise distractions and saved me time....   This[...]

How do you feel about selling your products or services? 😉 It may feel uncomfortable for some of us, but it's a skill which is really important; especially in the current economic climate. As well as the practical aspects of promotions and sales, your personal energy and mindset is key. To embrace your inner sales person here are some tips to consider... ~ Be aware of a[...]

Each of us will discover our own path to success, but here are 10 tips for business success that I've learned along the way... 1. Innovation is key for survival in all areas of life 2. The best thing about stepping out of the comfort zone is that’s where things start to happen! 3. Focus on revenue generating ideas. Although the results may not be as immediate as the usual day to[...]

All businesses face challenges at some level, no matter what size or industry. But the continuing global events of the past 2.5 years have certainly added to the pressure! Last week I could see I was slipping into scarcity and fear about what might happen next!! However, one of the advantages if you're a solo business owner is that we can change and respond to events, more rapidly[...]

Do you know what impression you make in business?  Whether we like it or not we judge and are being judged by others. Which is why it's really important to consider your personal brand as well as your business brand. Developing a personal brand is an engaging and authentic approach to business, helping you raise your profile, increase your confidence and achieve your goals. It's about[...]

On Thursday 15 September at 11.00 am I'll be hosting a new free virtual class on "How to Make an Impact with Personal Branding! Do you know what impression you make in business? Whether we like it or now we are constantly judging and being judged by others, in the way we show up, the actions we take and the messages we communicate. Personal branding is all about YOU, your experien[...]

Last  month I was able to combine my love of photography with my love of gardens, when I attended a photography workshop with Eva Nemeth, in the gorgeous setting of Damson Farm in Somerset.   Eva is an Internationally published garden and story-telling photographer, whose clients include House & Garden UK, Country Living UK, Tatler and many more.   I’ve followe[...]

As Jim Rohn said, 'Motivation gets you started. Habit keeps you going' Our habits can affect the way we feel throughout the day and what we achieve. And yet often we don't question their impact on our work. So recently, I've been experimenting with changing or introducing new habits into my daily routine and it's been interesting to see how it's made a difference to my time and pr[...]

We are nearly half way through the year! How's it going? I don't want the rest of the year to slip by with out achieving my goals. So at this time of year I take time to do a detailed mid year review and update my intentions for the rest of the year. Is this something you do? Here are a few of the areas I look at in detail.... ~ My productivity and time management. What distrac[...]

When life is challenging, it can be easy to slip into a scarcity mindset. So I thought I would share a few tips which help me to stay focused on abundance and growth ..... ~ Bring self awareness to what you focus on every day. Are you focused on what's missing or what you would like to attract into your life? I do a short meditation and visioning exercise in the morning and evening t[...]