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27/07/2026

Simply sound it out, and feel better!

16/07/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁.

Winning feels incredible, and losing hurts.But the moments that define your character aren’t always the result. They’re how you conduct yourself afterwards.

Whether you’re leading a business, managing a team, representing an organisation, or simply wearing a company uniform, people are always watching. Your actions become part of your reputation.

Success doesn’t give you a free pass to forget professionalism.

I personally believe that you should celebrate with class, and lose with dignity. Always represent your team, your business, and yourself in a way that you’d still be proud of years later.

Because reputations take years to build, but only seconds to damage. Professionalism isn’t about being perfect. It’s about remembering that your behaviour speaks long after the celebrations have ended.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸? 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗹𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹?

11/07/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠

I’m incredibly proud to share that I’ve been shortlisted for the The Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2026, in the Established Business of the Year (South West) category.

To be recognised alongside so many outstanding entrepreneurs and businesses is a real honour.

I’d also like to say thank you to those who have reached out to tell me they nominated me. Your support genuinely means a lot.

Whilst my name may appear on the nomination, the reality is that this recognition belongs to the entire team at. Every member of staff, every support worker, every client, and every business we’ve partnered with has played a part in our journey over the last decade has contributed to this achievement.

Whatever happens, I’m hugely grateful and looking forward to attending the awards ceremony at Grosvenor House, London, on 16 November 2026.

The real winner has to be the amazing people who make my businesses what they are every single day.

Thank you everyone for your continued support.

02/07/2026

Think of your business like a tree. You can keep growing branches. You can grow taller. You can become stronger. But don’t suddenly try to become a wall.

One of the biggest mistakes I see small businesses make, is over diluting their brand.

A company starts doing one thing brilliantly. It builds trust, earns a reputation and people know exactly what it stands for.

Then, somewhere along the way, it starts chasing every opportunity that comes along.

For example, I’ve seen a coffee shop starts hosting dance classes. A gym start offering travel insurance. A premium clothing brand suddenly launches protein shakes.

Before long, customers aren’t quite sure what the business actually is anymore.

Innovation is important. Growth is important. But relevance is even more important.

Every new product or service should strengthen your original concept, not distract from it.

I’ve been guilty of this myself over the years. It’s tempting when you’ve built an audience or customer base to use that success as a springboard for completely unrelated ideas.

The problem is, every time you move too far away from your core identity, you dilute the very thing that made people trust you in the first place.

Stay true to your original purpose. Expand with intent. Protect your identity. And always ask yourself one question before launching anything new:

“Does this strengthen what we’re already known for… or does it confuse people?”

Stay in lane people and don’t dilute what is pure and strong!

[Image is taken at the Sycamore Gap, Northumberland National Park, Hadrian’s Wall]

30/06/2026

Hey, lovely go getters!

Sorry for the radio silence. I’ve been completely rushed off my feet these past couple of months.

Not only am I in the middle of launching a new startup, but I’ve also attended awards ceremonies, enjoyed holidays with the kids, spent a fantastic day at Lord’s watching England’s opening Test against New Zealand, and most recently completed the Hadrian’s Wall Challenge.

That challenge was particularly special as it helped raise money for Jeremiah’s Journey, an incredible local charity that supports bereaved children and their families. The generosity and support shown by everyone who donated was genuinely humbling, so thank you.

See, it’s important to step back and enjoy some down time. But…I’m back!

I’m slowly working my way through all the messages, and I’m honestly overwhelmed by how many people have reached out asking for advice about their startups, business ideas, and existing businesses. I promise I’ll reply to every single one over the coming days.

One thing I absolutely love is seeing people back themselves enough to take that first step. Whether you’re launching your first business, trying to grow an existing one, or simply looking for a fresh perspective, don’t ever underestimate what consistent action can achieve.

I’ve got plenty to share over the coming weeks, including some lessons from the Hadrian’s Wall challenge, behind the scenes of the new startup, and a few insights from the projects I’ve been working on.

Hasta al próxima!

28/04/2026

𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸, 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 👊🏼

Or whatever Elvis said!

I’ve been completely swamped throughout April. New projects, new collaborations, new staff interviewed, and a lot of charity work behind the scenes.

And if I’m honest, I haven’t felt this enthused in over a decade.

It’s funny how enthusiasm can fade and then suddenly come flooding back. And it’s got nothing to do with motivation. For me, it’s all about alignment and the combination of small positive ingredients that holistically equate to one successful outcome.

The magic formula:

1 x handful of the right people
1 x cup half full
3 x exciting new concepts
1 x haircut
0 x alcohol
6–8 hours of sleep a night
1 x morning latte
5 x daily calls/emails to decision makers
3 x weekly meetings booked with collaborators
1 x sprinkle of sunshine

And voilà… there you have it. My winning recipe for enthusiasm that yields results.

Hope everyone’s having a strong month 👊

04/04/2026

Happy Easter, everyone 🐣

Easter for me symbolises new beginnings. It’s a time when new ideas, new plans, and new energy align with the start of a new season.

If you’ve been sitting on a few ideas, now’s the time to reignite that back burner and get things moving forward.

My diary is pretty much maxed out throughout April already. As most people know, I’m passionate about making a positive impact, and even more so when collaboration and strong partnerships can create something far-reaching and meaningful.

I’m genuinely excited to be working with some incredible people and organisations this year. In fact, I haven’t been this excited about new projects since starting in business over a decade ago, and I can’t wait to start sharing more next month.

So, try and use this time to reset, refocus, and push something forward that you’ve been sitting on.

No more overthinking. No more stalling. It’s time to start delivering.

Happy Easter 🐣

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