Jeremy Clarkson is in the news again and, as usual, it’s about something he said. This time he’s upset a few union leaders by suggesting that those who went on strike should be shot in front of their families. However, the funniest thing is that many folks, most notably the unions, have taken such offence […]
Today I went to see a business coach. I’ve never had a coach before (outside of sport that is) and I have to admit that it was a very useful experience, despite my initial scepticism. You see, I’m very good at being organised, I work well when I know what I have to get done.
Despite my cynicism I now think business coaching can help Read More »
Those that know me well also know that I exercise regularly. However, let’s face it, some days I just don’t feel like exercising at all. I get too busy, too stressed and quite simply too tired. So I did a bit research and came up with a list of reasons why it’s a very good
Was listening to a radio show the other morning about people who do jigsaws. One of the people being interviewed said that doing jigsaws was a real waste of time but that she enjoyed it so much that she couldn’t imagine giving it up. And that made me wonder: is doing jigsaws really such a
Can doing jigsaws really be such a waste of time? Read More »
In my role as a promoter of funded and free training on behalf of Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, I’ve come to realise that many people don’t actually listen on the phone. It’s my job to make appointments and explain the benefits of funded training to those in business and the majority of people
Giving away free training is more difficult than you might imagine Read More »
On Friday last week I went to the Skills Brokers Association’s Convention at the National Motorcycle Museum near the NEC (more on that on the next post). During the lunch break I was one of the last people to reach the serving area and was not happy about having to stand in a long queue
I’m not a fan of horoscopes but a friend of mine, Wendy Churchill, sent me this in her newsletter ‘Life is a Bag of Revels’. I think there may be some great lessons in this. Dear Karl, I have never been able to decide whether I believe in horoscopes or not. After all, can all
The Chinese horoscope may have something to teach us this year Read More »
Having to write an apology letter or apology email to a client? Then read on… I regularly buy books from a company called Packt Publishing (www.packtpub.com) and last week I realised that I hadn’t receive a book I’d ordered at the end of September. So, I visited their website and filled in the contact form
