Rick’s Ripples

Published: Thu, 12/05/24

Updated: Thu, 12/05/24

Last week, 'Rick the Hedge Cutter' arrived two hours late. From the moment he parked, I could tell he was having a bad day. In fact, as he quickly…

Is This Cheating? Or Just Smart?

Published: Thu, 11/28/24

Updated: Thu, 11/28/24

Imagine you’re in a 1km race and I offer you a 200-metre head start. Would you take it? Some might say that’s cheating. But what if you’d earned it…

17 Things Real Men Do

Published: Thu, 11/21/24

Updated: Thu, 11/21/24

Tuesday was International Men’s Day. It’s about recognising issues that often go unnoticed, like the importance of male role models and breaking down…

TEAM17 Lunch Newcastle - 1 day to go!

Published: Fri, 11/15/24

Hi 🎉 Saturday 16th November 🎉 This weekend is going to be e tra special. The TEAM17 lunch is only a day away. We're going to be together in Newcastle!…

Are You Writing Off Fridays?

Published: Thu, 11/14/24

Updated: Thu, 11/14/24

Friday is the wind-down day. The work slows down, the energy dips and it’s as if everyone’s just waiting for the weekend. But, and it’s a big but:…

Everything Looks Better By Drone

Published: Thu, 11/07/24

Updated: Thu, 11/07/24

Have you noticed how every TV show has a drone shot? Antiques Roadshow – Drone Grand Designs – Drone Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing – Drone…

One Gives, One Guides – Which Are You?

Published: Thu, 10/31/24

Updated: Thu, 10/31/24

Over the years, people have told me I’m a brilliant coach 🤭. Here’s the truth – I’m not. That doesn’t mean I’m rubbish, it’s just I’m often more…

Write That Book Alumni - Important News

Published: Thu, 10/31/24

Si pages of content for Write That Book Alumni Hi I hope you are fab and enjoying reading, writing, editing and repeating! A couple of things for you…

The Difference Between an Excuse and a Reason

Published: Thu, 10/24/24

Updated: Thu, 10/24/24

I was called out. Mrs Hepp looked me in the eye and asked, ‘Is that an e cuse?’ I won’t even go into what I’d done 😂. I confidently replied, ‘No, it’s…

Are You Getting Too Much Recognition?

Published: Thu, 10/17/24

Updated: Thu, 10/17/24

When was the last time you recognised someone for their effort? And not just saying ‘thank you’, although that’s important too. Recognition should go…