I recently did a very 'different' type of interview with a couple of outstanding guys who host a web based reality show called London Real - have a look! Continue reading

I recently did a very 'different' type of interview with a couple of outstanding guys who host a web based reality show called London Real - have a look! Continue reading

Is social media gaining momentum or passe - how is your business using it as a springboard?! Continue reading

Download 31_sampleplanner Hello everyone, Thanks for a great day. I have attached two downloads for everyone... 1. A soft copy of the manual which has the questionnaire contatined within it. 2. A soft copy of a combined habit 2 & 3 worksheets - It has a good version of how... Continue reading

"Praise is like sunlight to the warm human spirit; we cannot flower and grow without it." Jess Lair Continue reading

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By Jonathan Kranz Stories aren’t just for campfires and school children: they’re a powerful way for businesses to communicate their value, to create an emotional hook that sticks in their prospects’ imaginations. Think, for example, of how Nordstrom has used the story of the no-questions-asked money-back refund to the customer who returned an old tire – even though Nordstrom has never sold tires. It’s cemented the department store’s reputation for outstanding customer service. Or the story of how two determined engineers, Bill Hewlett and David Packard, pioneered the development of Silicon Valley from a tiny garage in California; that anecdote... Continue reading

George W Bush had a unique and interesting way in presenting himself to the world. Despite hearing from some good authority he was of sound mind as Presidents go, his ability to articulate sound mind sometimes left a lot for granted. Enjoy this episode of professional speaking in the spirit with which it has been posted. Keep Happy! Continue reading

"To live through an impossible situation, you don't need the reflexes of a Grand Prix driver, the muscles of a Hercules, the mind of an Einstein. You simply need to know what to do." --From The Book of Survival by Anthony Greenbank Continue reading

Pick a card, any card, I hear the Magican say. Choosing a card during a trick appears to be a random act but deep down we all know it's part of the magicians show and there is nothing random about it. Presentations and a presenter's energy can seem to be random too but it must never be like that. The honest truth however, is a presenter's energy on stage is it is mostly a random thing. In terms of preparation, how much focus is put on the following: Presentation content? Presentation style? Presentation energy? Typically, we place a diminishing focus... Continue reading

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First of all - it's so rare today to see speeches written with the fervent vitality that MLK Jr demonstrated. If you're feeling a bit flat for a Monday morning, then read this... "We are now faced with the fact, my friends, that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum of life and history, there is such a thing as being too late. Procrastination is still the thief of time. Life often leaves us standing bare, naked, and dejected with a lost opportunity. The tide in the affairs of men does... Continue reading

With the power of the internet and youtube, the guy with the amazing voice got picked up by a network and now does a role where he can really shine - top banana! Enjoy Part 2 Brad Continue reading

During a bit of what I call 'random surfing', although some may call it 'procrastination surfing' (actually, is it procrastination surfing if you find something useful?)... I found this. A video of a homeless man who does radio announcing on the side walk for donations. It's incredible and just shows that inside everyone, there is something that can SHINE! Enjoy! Brad Continue reading

Here's a wonderful reminder of how great we can be - click on the picture for the full size image... enjoy! Continue reading

Evening news is where they begin with 'Good evening,' and then proceed to tell you why it isn't! Continue reading

BY: DAN & CHIP HEATH How to get your audience to understand -- and care about -- your innovation When someone's heart goes into cardiac arrest, Good Samaritans deliver CPR until help arrives. CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The "cardio" part -- pumping on the chest -- forces blood to circulate. The "pulmonary" part -- mouth-to-mouth breathing -- gets oxygen to the lungs. CPR has been ingrained in mass culture for the past 35 years, but what if a new innovation came along that supplanted it? That's precisely what happened in March 2007 when a team of Japanese researchers published... Continue reading

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This slide deck still manages to astound a majority of people who see it... enjoy Download Shifthappensuk2 Continue reading

I just received this from Seth Godin's blog. Upon reflection, I found a lot of truth in his metaphor not only concerning the fears associated with speaking in public but applied to life itself! Be inspiring, Brad Every monster has a big shadow That's what makes it a monster. In fact, when you look the monster in the eye, when you calmly and carefully inspect the actual monster, you discover that he's not so bad after all. It's just the shadow that's scary. When in doubt, ignore the shadow. Continue reading

An elderly Zulu warrior was talking to his grandchild: "It is though I have two lions in my heart," he said. "One is a vengeful creature seeking destruction and the other is a compassionate, loving creature." "Which one will win?" asked the child. "The one I feed" was his reply. Continue reading

The television programme “Dragon’s Den” use to be a bit of TV that I really enjoyed. There was a lot to like about the programme. I particularly enjoyed the good and bad pitches, the product innovations and the insights the Dragons gave those willing to venture before them. Then something changed for the Dragons. I’m not too sure what it was but I could speculate that some of them started to believe in their own mystical dragon abilities. I watched an episode on the BBC last night (first aired on 5th August 2009) and was looking forward to being inspired... Continue reading