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Do Your Family Have The Lunatic Gene at Christmas?

Do Your Family Have The Lunatic Gene at Christmas? If Christmas may not always go 100% smoothly, flowing with Christmas cheer and love for all. I have spent much of my life studying this phenomenon, one which I believe is due to The Lunatic Gene. After sitting on a book script for … Read Full Article…

The Paradox of My London-based Business Network

The Paradox of My London-based Business Network Business networking in London can be a lottery for many. I certainly know that my early experiences were less than positive. They started too early, it felt very impersonal, I was asked to give leads to people I had never met before (which I did to find them … Read Full Article…

Quick Business Networking Tips: Get To The Point Quickly!

Quick Business Networking Tips: Get To The Point Quickly! There are 2 fatal networking mistakes that can kill business before it has even been discussed: Talking too much, and not listening. In this video I discuss them… I’d love to know your experiences here. If you want an alternative business networking experience, come along and … Read Full Article…

Reflections on Mental Health Awareness Week

This week has been a fabulous insight on initiatives going on for mental health awareness I have been fortunate enough to witness the work of The City Mental Health Alliance, and Ruby Wax’s charity, Frazzled. Both are taking great initiatives to promote mental wellbeing. If you have, or know someone who has a mental … Read Full Article…

How Much Of A Lunatic Are You? A Quick Tip To Reduce Stress

How Much Of A Lunatic Are You? A Quick Tip To Reduce Stress Everyone has the capacity to act like a lunatic, because of their lunatic gene. This happens in its negative form when we reach our breaking point, which is different for everyone. If you are having heated arguments with friends or family, sleeplessness, … Read Full Article…

How To Give (And Get) A Good Business Referral

How To Give (And Get) A Good Business Referral Since leaving the world of nursing and plunging into the world of business over 10 years ago I have had to experience the School of Hard Knocks on business referrals. I have had some horrendous, unqualified and unwanted leads as people struggle with the pressure to … Read Full Article…

Wanton Verbosity: The Death of a Sales Pitch for Investment

Last week I managed to open the door to an investor for an early-stage business The candidate came via a colleague I have known for a few years who I like and trust. During my 2 year stint as a funding matchmaker in my previous company, I know how rare it is to get … Read Full Article…

What Happens When You Become Suicidal? Interview With Rob Goddard

During my nursing days I looked after a lot of people who had taken overdoses. After talking this through with them it usually translates as a cry for help. However, those who are most likely to kill themselves will often never tell anyone. The number of women who killed themselves in 2015 reached a … Read Full Article…

How Was Your 2016?

What sort of 2016 did you have? Between reflections of how the world has changed so dramatically in a single year, the usual spate of celebrity deaths, and navigating your own personal challenges last year, how has that affected you? From reading through my social media updates, a lot of attention and energy has … Read Full Article…

A New Event To Make New Friends in London

How often do you meet new friends in London? For over a decade now I have attended and hosted many events, distilling the essence of what I think makes them truly great. I’ve seen some fabulous speakers, walked on fire, broken boards, and seen some of the most eminent names in the world … Read Full Article…

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