What do you want to be when you grow up? I bet you were asked that a lot when you were younger. But at a certain point in your life, people stopped asking. Obviously, you…

Why do we train other people to train, and to deliver the work that we do? One of the main reasons that I like to train other people to deliver great training is to extend…

When you are on the beach the sea is constantly shifting the stones. I’ve been back to beaches on Anglesey where I used to go as a child 30 years ago. I’ve always believed that…

“It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.” Madeleine Albright It hardly seems necessary to learn assertiveness in order…

“I really can’t see the instructions, I must be past it.” “With these stiff knees, I must be getting old”. How many times have you heard people saying things like this to themselves?  We probably…

“The biggest difference between being assertive and being aggressive is how your words and behaviours affect the rights and wellbeing of others.” Sharon Anthony Bower The first question to ask yourself is “How do I…

Today I was listening to a thought for the day on the radio where someone’s passion has led them to new opportunities.  And I wondered how many of us really allow that passion that we…

“No-one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” Eleanor Roosevelt There’s a spectrum of behaviour. We’re all capable of behaving aggressively, passively and assertively. Aggressive behaviour is getting your own way, no matter what,…

If you had it once you can have it again. When we were younger we never appeared to fear anything.  We just operated with the confidence that we were born with.

How perfect will your Christmas be? Will you spend lots of precious time and energy trying to get it right in every way and trying to please everyone?