Ever feel like you’re rushing around, getting loads done, yet somehow not moving forward? You’re not alone. Most people I coach aren’t stuck because they lack motivation or talent. It’s because, somewhere along the way, they’ve drifted away from their purpose.   That quiet feeling of restlessness, burnout or the sense that ‘something’s missing’? That’s what I call a purpose gap . It’s the space between your intention and your actual impact. The difference between what really

London Poppy Day this year took place yesterday on 30 October 2025. It’s the flagship fundraising event for the Royal British Legion’s annual appeal, bringing together over a thousand serving personnel from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force alongside civilian volunteers at 70 train stations across the capital.   Being a Royal British Legion (RBL) poppy seller on London Poppy Day fills me with so much joy. The 12 hours I spent volunteering yesterday at London Br

Today marks exactly one year since the publication of my book, Focus on Why: Create a Purposeful Way of Life . It’s a milestone that invites reflection, not only on the book itself but on the themes that have shaped my life and work for as long as I can remember.   It’s no coincidence that my favourite book ( The Count of Monte Cristo ), my favourite film ( The Shawshank Redemption ) and Focus on Why , the book I wrote, all converge around the same core idea: that purpose and

Last weekend at the Professional Speaking Association’s annual summit, I witnessed what I can only describe as the most powerful and unforgettable talk I’ve ever experienced. Flight Lieutenant John Peters’ keynote, Tornado Down: Performance Under Pressure , was captivating, haunting and yet delivered with remarkable humour and humility. His story reached deep into the audience’s hearts, reminding us of the extraordinary strength of the human spirit when faced with unimaginabl

Selfish. It’s one of those words that feels heavy in the mouth. From childhood, we’re told not to be selfish but instead to share, to...

At last year’s Professional Speaking Association conference, one of the standout keynotes was from Steve Bustin, my guest from episode...

Life feels like it’s speeding up, doesn’t it? Just when you think things might finally settle, another change comes hurtling around the...

This week, I’ve felt tired and recognised the need to rejuvenate, so I retreated to the garden–my sanctuary. It gives me space to...

Business books today play a vital role in sharing knowledge and expertise, inspiring change and shaping conversations. All forming the...

Some dates carry deeper meaning than others and for me, Wednesday 10 September 2025 is one of those days. On this date, three significant...

Last week, while on holiday, I realised how often we give only partial attention; glancing at colleagues, friends or family while our...

We spend much of our lives chasing happiness but what if the true driver of joy, energy and impact isn’t happiness at all but fulfilment?...

Four years ago, Catherine Watkin’s life was full speed ahead. In episode 187 Business from the Heart,  she described how she was growing...

There’s something profoundly inspiring about authors who use their lived experiences to uplift, educate and challenge the world around...

One insight from my recent podcast conversation 474 Prosperity Pathways with Joel Salomon  has stayed with me: his conscious shift in...

On Monday, I attended the premiere of a powerful new documentary created by this week’s Focus on WHY podcast guest, Brydon Duncan. The...

Moving house is often framed as a logistical challenge—boxes, paperwork, changing addresses, registering with a new doctor, dentist and...

Yesterday, I had the honour of returning to my old school to present the end-of-year awards. Standing just across from where I once sat...

On Wednesday this week, I attended Henley Royal Regatta to join Holly, my daughter, and her friends watch Arthur, her boyfriend compete....

I watched the film Gran Turismo  last night. After a freak race accident which killed a spectator, race engineer Jack Slater tells Jann...

What if the most powerful tool for decision-making wasn’t outside of you but within? You can get so wrapped up in the constant ‘doing’...

Just like Ted Lasso said, ‘I believe in hope. I believe in ‘Believe’. The belief that I matter regardless of what I do or don’t achieve....

Every author wonders how their words will land. Will the message connect? Will the work resonate? Will the reader feel seen, supported...

My son Eddie turned 20 this week. Holly is 22. Just like that, I’m no longer the mum of teenagers. It’s a profound shift; one that brings...