What happens when life starts to repeat itself? What happens when life starts to repeat itself? And what can you do about it?

Happy New Year! What resolutions have you made this year? And which ones have you broken? My daily mile lasted two days. And the chocolate ban lasted all of three days. (Well, the Toblerone was one temptation too far). So what can we do to rescue the year?

I was reminded this week by an old school friend of appearing on stage with him. Auditions were held just before Christmas. With the cast to be revealed after the New Year. We had zero expectations. Yet to our surprise, we had just landed the two lead roles!

I’ve spent the past few months coaching leaders and visiting businesses to discuss their leadership issues. Call it market research. I’ve put into writing my top 12 observations. And addressed it to the North Pole.

Earlier this week, I enjoyed lunch with an old mentor. We talked about health, family and business. Afterwards, we walked round his garden. Before I knew it, he had plucked 12 stalks of rhubarb from the ground. It was my first rhubarb of the year.

It’s the opening night of the biggest music festival of the summer. Expectations are running high. You’ve got to hit all the right notes. And leave them wanting more. What do you perform?

Triathlete Syndrome is where you spend most of your time training on what you enjoy the most. And ignore the rest. It’s not a recommended strategy!

I’d been avoiding the dentist all year. Perhaps a combination of finding the time and dealing with the inevitable. And then I was forced to attend. Bang. An abscess.

This week, I pulled out a few books on customer service and sales. Half a dozen books—mostly American. A real blend of Socratic Selling, Self Help and Successful Habits. But there was one book that jumped out… Raving Fans! by Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles.

What can pigeon racing can teach us about leadership? We’ll ask the important questions that could help you, your team and your organisation.

This weekend marks a third of the year complete. Yes, that’s right. 33% of 2023 has disappeared. What have you done for the past four months? And what will you have achieved in four months time?

How do you look after yourself? What do you to reset when things go off track?

What can we learn from Disney’s classic film, The Jungle Book? Specifically, what lessons in leadership can we learn from the second most important character?

There’s an old proverb that states when you chase two rabbits you will catch neither one. So what happens when you chase 12 rabbits?

A festive lunch with family, a rollocking repeat of a comedy classic or hiking in the hills to make room for more pudding. What will be the highlight for you this Christmas?

I should have known better… I’m recording this with a rather a thick head. Arranged over WhatsApp, it’s been a long-time date in everyone’s diary. Except mine. What was supposed to be a festive drink with neighbours, turned into a few more than expected—then a precarious walk home.

How do you define success? Whether it’s the World Cup in Qatar, your team’s performance last quarter or the project you’re expected to deliver before Christmas—the chances are you’ll have an idea what success looks like. But do others agree with your definition?

How can you improve leadership with creativity?

“The Sunday Scholar is Back…” It was last September where we last left off. Boris Johnson was seemingly unstoppable, having just recovered from yet another scandal. The Royal Family were planning a state occasion to mark Her Majesty’s 70th Anniversary. And Europe was at peace with itself.

Top up your pencil cases, invest in a new uniform and find a suitable pair of shoes that fit. Yep, we’re heading back to school.