Great leaders lead from the front. Having worked in professional and Olympic sports, I have been fortunate to have seen several World Class leaders at… Read More
Love Your Discomfort Zone
Most of us like to operate in our comfort zone. By definition, our comfort zone encompasses those things that we’re familiar with, that we know… Read More
Mastering Motivation in Business
“How can I boost the motivation of my team?” It’s one of the most common questions I am asked. Some people question if it is… Read More
Motivate Yourself And Your Team
Recent article published by U-do. http://u-do.com/blog/master-motivation-the-essential-keys-to-motivating-yourself-and-your-team Master Motivation; The essential keys to motivating yourself and your team. Simon Hartley Be World… Read More
Release The Hand Brake
Many of us probably live life with our hand brake on to a certain extent. We normally hold something back. We keep something in reserve. Read More
What Can Businesses Learn from Olympians?
Recent article published in Choice Magazine. Two Lengths of the Pool – Choice_v9n2_p45-46 I hope you find the ideas as useful as we have!… Read More
What If You Approached Uncertainty The Way Champions Do?
This is a time of great uncertainty in business! There are many questions, and very few rock solid answers. Everyone will have their own unique… Read More
Focus and Hydration
Through my work as a sport psych coach, I devote a great deal of focus to… focus. Experience tells me that success and failure… Read More
Frustrations of A World Class Leader
You might imagine that World Class leaders have less frustrations than the rest of us. It is tempting to think that World Class leaders have… Read More
Wasting Time verses Doing Nothing
Taken at face value, these two terms might look the same. For busy people, the idea of doing nothing appears to be akin to… Read More
Staying Ahead
Getting to number one is undoubtedly a challenge. Arguably, though, staying at number one is an even greater challenge. How do organisations consistently stay… Read More
Could I Do That? – A Whistle-Stop Tour
To mark the release of Could I Do That? , here is a gift from me to you. The book aims to help… Read More
Challenge Your Doubts
“Only those who risk going too far can possible know how far one can go” T.S. Eliot Have you ever taken on a… Read More
Ditch The Target… Are You Mad?
Targets are a common feature of the modern landscape. Whether in business, sport, education, healthcare, or any other realm, most people are working to… Read More
Skill, Luck or Character?
What separates the very best from the rest? What do truly successful people have that others don’t? What is it that allows them to… Read More
What Lessons Can England Learn From The Rugby World Cup?
England Rugby crashed out of their own World Cup during the group stage, after defeats to Wales and Australia. Of course, the media echoes… Read More
Teamwork Lessons from Premier League Football
In Premier League football the stakes are high. Tens of millions of pounds can ride on a single result. Clubs know that winning is critical. Read More
Great Leaders Ask Great Questions
For the last few years, I’ve been working with and studying some of the best teams in the world; Red Arrows teams, SAS and… Read More
How To Develop Courage
Aristotle describes courage as ‘the first virtue’ because it underpins many others. For example, in order to develop honesty, we may need to take… Read More
Clearing Our Own Mental Hurdles
“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says “I’m possible””. Audrey Hepburn. What happens if you’re taking on a daunting challenge and you get… Read More