Experiences from the improv competition are relevant elsewhere!
The improvisation competition presented challenges and opportunities. These are the aspects that stood out for me. I think they are relevant for people doing something new. Becoming comfortable in a new environment Wearing a microphone for the first time in a theatre...
What are the barriers to being authentically you?
Authenticity is often presented as an easy option. Just being yourself is the answer. But being authentic is harder than turning on a switch. The biggest barrier is simply that a change will have to be made if you are not being authentically you. Sometimes it is just...
Is business all about money?
Whether business is all about money is a question that occurred to me this week. On Dragons Den for the first time, all 5 dragons went “to the wall” to discuss whether they should all invest in a project. The money was not the central issue. They were being asked...
Doing something you enjoy and value has great benefits.
I bought some of the Seville oranges yesterday in our local Farmers Market, and made marmalade yesterday. I usually feel nicely “Mother Earthy” when I do this, and it brings back reminders of my mother making marmalade. This year because the world has been more...
Being liked – the powerful secret success ingredient
Know like and trust is a idea that we are told helps to make a difference when attracting clients. We have all heard it. I have been watching the tennis players at Wimbledon this week. The winner is interviewed on court soon after the match while the...
Growing your business brings out your fear
Growing your business involves doing something different. Taking a new path, even if that is not absolutely clear. Any new activity can naturally lead to fear and maybe reluctance. Even if you are just using a new approach or taking an action with deeper understanding...