Insights
People are my library, my writing inspired by what I learn: ideas, inspiration, wisdom, and sometimes some eclectic whimsy for good measure, all centred around #OpenLeadership. At the heart of all of this is that I write to share learnings and to discover my thoughts. Over the years i have written (mostly) daily, over 2000 posts and 1,000,000 words (that last part blows my mind, tbh!). Enjoy browsing.
Inspiration is building
A week or so ago I wrote "I couldn't not do it", both about the answer I get from many entrepreneurs when I ask them why they started their business, plus why I write daily on this site. I follow energy often in terms of what I do, and decisions I make, and now I am...
Inspiration is building
I follow energy often in terms of what I do, and decisions I make, and now I am feeling inspiration building up in me to…
Going on Walkabout
To “go on Walkabout”, an Australian aboriginal term, is to take a literal and spiritual journey, where a teen goes out into the outback.
Thanking those who have trusted me to support them on their journey
My thanks go out to everyone, everywhere, that have trusted me to help and support them on their journey. Business and the power of coaching…
Surround yourself with people whose eyes light up when they see you coming
Surround yourself with people whose eyes light up when they see you coming.
Only do what only you can do
What is your “what only you can do”? What would it take for you to design your work life such that you too “only do…
Build as if for sale and the phone will ring
I have always encouraged business owners and leaders to “build as if for sale”, whether or not they have any intention of selling the business.
I’m coming home to Cayman soon
For friends in Cayman reading this, am happy to note that I’ll be home in Cayman visiting on business for the week of February 6th.
It takes a village to make the fastest swimmer in the world
A Caymanian, 20-year-old Jordan Crooks, became the fastest swimmer in the world, winning the World Championship in the “blue riband” event, the 50 metres Freestyle.
Today I am feeling – blessed and privileged
I closed out my working week with a powerful feeling of being blessed and privileged to do what I do.
How diverse is the room you are in?
The Cayman Islands, despite being so small, it has always been radically diverse, with well over 100 nationalities living and working there.
Being aware of my carbon footprint
One area where I have focussed my awareness more and more in recent years is on my personal carbon footprint,
Towards a Brave and Confident Scotland – in 2023
If you are a leader in Scotland passionate and ready to lead bravely in 2023, I’d love to start our year by meeting up.
Sharing what I have learned – looking ahead to 2023
Starting in 2023, and linked to this, I’d love your help to give me more spaces and opportunities to share learnings.