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Portfolio Career. Is it for YOU?

Posted in Work Stuff, tagged , on June 30, 2008 | 3 Comments »

I had the pleasure of meeting Katie Ledger earlier this year. A great communicator and lovely person we got around to the conversation of my work. I explained that with my companies I coach, speak, facilitate, consult and negotiate. Katie asked me how I enjoyed my portfolio career. Having described myself as an entrepreneur and [...]

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Happy Birthday Dad!

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , on June 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

My Dad
My good friend
My Hero
He turns 61 today! Awesome dude.
Lets have a supermalt together some time soon.

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Networker’s Diary

Posted in Work Stuff on June 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

It has been a busy last few weeks. Out there training and in meetings with people. Sometimes I get to weekends and I just sleep like a baby after working some crazy hours. It’s all worth it in the end though.
One of the key meetings last week was with a fantastic guy at a leading [...]

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SMILE!

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , on June 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Sometimes we just need reminding!

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Stuff | Why I Quit Facebook

Posted in Opinion, tagged , , , , , , on June 22, 2008 | 2 Comments »

So here’s the deal. I have had some fire from certain quarters about why I left Facebook. I mean come it on, it’s not really that big a deal is it. I also got hell from some of the students who I made contact with on Bebo. So here is my explanation.

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Britain’s Got Talent

Posted in Opinion, tagged , , on June 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

In my travels as a speaker I meet teens, young adults and even seniors with a real desire to “break into the music business”. Sometimes I think it serves me right telling people about my past as a singer and also being the founder of a music company. It’s like I am begging for it!
So [...]

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Link Candy 22.06.08

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , on June 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Here are some of the posts that have caught my eye over the last week.

The guys over at Career Hub focus on the importance of hobbies on your CV. When I was an employee having “gospel singer” on my CV took up most of the interview!
My friend Jackie Cameron focuses on how important customer service [...]

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What Level Playing Field?

Posted in Work Stuff, tagged , on June 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

This week I was involved in facilitating some workshops at an orthodox faith boys school in North London. In conjunction with the local business and education partnership this series of workshops was aimed at getting this group of students to make the most of their work experience. We challenged them about health and safety and [...]

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Gimme Your Goals!

Posted in Work Stuff, tagged , , on June 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Often we set ourself goals and challenges.
I have personally set some on here which I want to achieve before I am 40.
Here’s the kick!
Goals are effective when you can measure them and stick to them and, well actually do them.
What stops most of us achieving them? Think about it. Why did those new years resolutions [...]

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Youth | What a Load of Balls

Posted in Opinion, tagged , , , , on June 19, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Over the last few years my respect for high school teachers in London (and the counties) has grown.
I am a patient man but I seriously tip my hat to to those who enter the hallowed profession to guide and direct a new generation of citizens and careerists. Those who will allow students to think yet [...]

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