Wednesday was a day with a difference. I’ve been coaching David & Brenda Nelson at Cranmore Dental in Belfast since a few months before they opened their award-winning new practice, just off the Lisburn Road. It is gorgeous and can justifiably be called a centre of excellence in Northern Ireland. (Incidentally I was tickled pink when the
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There are three types of people in your business life. People who FEED you (they bring in Revenue and/or build Relationships) and they GSD (get stuff done) People who GSD (get stuff done) People who EAT you (they don’t bring in revenue/relationships and they don’t GSD – get stuff done) Here’s a matrix [image removed]
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After a hugely busy few weeks both personally and professionally, I decided to do what most girls do in times of need and book myself a trip to the hairdressers. I have been going to Mamouchi for about 5 years and don’t think I would ever go anywhere else. I have tried other salons (The
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You would have to be a blind man on a galloping horse not to have noticed that I’ve been on a Paleo nutrition programme for the last 75-ish days. Easy to remember: Fish, Meat, Fowl. Veg, Fruit, Nuts. No Dairy. (and before you ask – some alcohol). Results so far: Weight down from 12
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I am in the process of restructuring my time and concentrating on my other business ventures as part of this process, and will no longer have aesthetics in the very near future. My close friend and employee, Smita Mistry will be looking for a new employment, as from January 2013, due to these changes. I
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The recent cold weather has reminded me about the great two weeks I spent in Majorca, Puerto Pollensa, with my wife and youngest son in August. The weather was great, the company was great and the holiday was fantastic. We rented a superb apartment on a more residential complex, but for those of you who
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Frank Carson was a popular star of the 1970’s and beyond, who hailed from Belfast and, after a career as a stand up comic, became a famous TV comedian. His punchline “it’s the way you tell ’em” referred to his often laconic style of delivery – dry and with that twang of N’orn I’rn
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The Be World Class Conference was held recently, drawing together a wide range of speakers from both sport and business sectors each offering ideas and useful insights. Three speakers on the programme caught my attention: Dr Mark Nesti, Bolton Wanderers, described how it is possible to create a world-class environment and culture with relatively little
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15th November 2012 – 18:30 – I arrive at The Hilton Park lane, London. At the Front Desk – Christian. Very, very busy hotel. He is at the station for Diamond VIP card holders (that’s me). Players in our scene: CH (Christian from the Hilton) CB (me) CH: Good evening sir – how can I
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What does ‘going the extra mile’ really mean? It’s a phrase often used when someone goes beyond what their role dictates. This praise, in most cases, is due to an instance of brilliance, one moment in the day that stands out from ‘normal working life’. I think I found someone recently who REALLY goes the
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