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Focus on Promises
This week I received news I’ve been quietly working towards for years: my book, Focus on Why,  has been shortlisted for the 2025 Business...
Amy Rowlinson
6 days ago3 min read

Focus on Problems
Problems are the catalysts for growth. Every problem presents an opportunity to learn, evolve and create meaningful change. The key to...
Amy Rowlinson
Apr 43 min read

Focus on Integrity
ntegrity is the foundation of trust, credibility and meaningful success. It means staying true to your values and doing the right thing,...
Amy Rowlinson
Mar 282 min read

Focus on Acceptance
What if true success starts with acceptance? With true acceptance not only do you acknowledge reality, it becomes a profound act of...
Amy Rowlinson
Mar 211 min read

Focus on Mastery
Mastery isn't about blindly accumulating 10,000 hours but understanding the nuanced journey of skill development. My guest this week in...
Amy Rowlinson
Mar 141 min read


Focus on Books
This week, we celebrate both World Book Day and International Women's Day—two occasions that highlight the power of books and the impact...
Amy Rowlinson
Mar 72 min read

Focus on Meaningful Success
This week marked a significant milestone—450 episodes of Focus on WHY! To everyone who has been part of my podcasting journey—thank you....
Amy Rowlinson
Feb 284 min read

Focus on Thank You
Occasionally I receive a message that stops me in my tracks—one that makes me pause, smile and reflect on the journey I’ve taken....
Amy Rowlinson
Feb 212 min read

Focus on Love Languages
Love is all around! Recently, the topic of love has featured in many of my conversations: with clients in my 1:1 coaching, with peers in...
Amy Rowlinson
Feb 143 min read

Focus on Challenges
Just as I was about to turn in on Wednesday night, a LinkedIn notification popped up. I had been tagged in a post. Â Congratulations, Amy...
Amy Rowlinson
Feb 72 min read

Focus on Podcasts
If you’ve been thinking about launching a podcast for your business, there's never been a better time to start. A podcast is one of the...
Amy Rowlinson
Jan 312 min read

Focus on Generations
We are currently living in a unique era where five generations co-exist in the workforce, each bringing their own perspectives, skills...
Amy Rowlinson
Jan 242 min read

Focus on Delegation
How often do you know exactly what you should do, yet fail to follow your own advice? I’ve been ignoring my own wisdom for over four...
Amy Rowlinson
Jan 172 min read

Focus on Asking
While away in America celebrating my 50th birthday Jon and I spent the last few days of our trip in Boston so I decided to reach out to...
Amy Rowlinson
Jan 102 min read

Focus on Thoughtfulness
Throughout his life, my grandfather George wrote to people who inspired him, often receiving wonderful typed or handwritten responses...
Amy Rowlinson
Jan 32 min read

Focus on Reframing
How can a simple shift in language can transform how you feel? Â Reframing is a transformative tool that allows you to see challenges,...
Amy Rowlinson
Dec 27, 20242 min read

Focus on Research
Knowing how I consider scientific research on purpose significant to use in my work, my book editor Beverley Glick excitedly shared a...
Amy Rowlinson
Dec 26, 20242 min read

Focus on Presents
What makes a perfect gift? I believe it's when you give someone more than just an item; something that is an expression of...
Amy Rowlinson
Dec 20, 20242 min read

Focus on Experimentation
As highlighted in the January-February 2025 HBR magazine article 'Want Your Company to Get Better at Experimentation?' , Â experimentation...
Amy Rowlinson
Dec 13, 20241 min read

Focus on Gatherings
I’m still away in the States but we head back home tomorrow evening after running our first US parkrun on the outskirts of Boston. In...
Amy Rowlinson
Dec 6, 20242 min read

Focus on Fifty
Tomorrow, on St. Andrew's Day, I turn 50 and it feels like a wake-up call in the best possible way. It’s not just another birthday; it’s...
Amy Rowlinson
Nov 29, 20242 min read

Focus on Wild
This week's podcast episode with Jen Le Marinel ( 434 Wild Wisdom ) sparked off a thought about the concept of 'wild' and how she used it...
Amy Rowlinson
Nov 22, 20242 min read

Focus on Resets
In this week’s podcast interview with Tracy Irwin she shared how she’s on the brink of a new chapter in her life as she enters into a...
Amy Rowlinson
Nov 15, 20242 min read

Focus on Chaos
In chaotic times, your purpose becomes an anchor, grounding you when life feels uncertain and overwhelming. Chaos challenges your...
Amy Rowlinson
Nov 8, 20241 min read
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