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I was today- on BBC2 Working Lunch. Here is a BBC link at least!

I have just spent 4 days working and playing there.What a fantastic place. Put it on your agenda and itinery for a break there very soonFull details hereWe stayed here. Expensive but then the client helped pay for some of… Read More »Ever been to Barcelona?

Nigel Percy wrote this to me The C word comes up a lot when I’m training and speaking! Whether it’s Leadership, Personal Development, Communications or ‘harder’ skills like planning, presentations or problem solving, one of the most common personal objectives… Read More »Confidence R Us

Your clothes may be Beau BrummellyThey stand out a mile —But Brother, You’re never fully dressed Without a smile! Who cares what they’re wearingFrom Main Street, to Saville Row,It’s what you wear from ear to earAnd not from head to… Read More »“You’re never fully dressed without a smile”

…and I always say in the online comment box “I would like a warm smile on arrival!”How many times to I get it? Probably 4 out of 10.Why oh why do these hotel chains spend millions on the buildings. The… Read More »Whenver I book a hotel they ask if I have any special requirements….

Everyone is obsessed about the relationship with clients. “They pay our wages” “There’s no business with customers” “The customer is King” Heard them all and there are lots more. But I believe the relationship with one’s suppliers has to be… Read More »How important is your relationship with your suppliers?

I have been away with all my family which includes wife, childen,their partners and my beautiful granddaugher Aimee. One lies there listeing to the banter which included everyone taking to aimee, 15 months old.She doesn’t talk yet, just points and… Read More »It’s fascinating what you learn when you are sunbathing

This is a short extract to show readers the style of the book Fancy buying it? For the ‘lazy’ reader we have it in audio format too. Here are the details Chapter 7 – Building relationships The event 7:05 p.m.… Read More »An extract from my book “I hate networking!”

I am 59 and just love helping people become more effective and confident networkers. But I can’t keep doing 180 presentations per annum not only in the UK but continental Europe too.“All work and no play makes jack a dull… Read More »Kintish on holiday has time to reflect

Doctor Goldberg is known throughout London as one of the best consultants on arthritis. He always has a waiting room full of people who need his advice and specialist treatment. One day, Henry, an elderly gent, slowly struggles into his… Read More »Dr Goldberg….the miracle maker