5 amazing TED lectures that will change how you do business

5 amazing TED lectures that will change how you do business

My beloved Great nan Ruby once told me that you never stop learning no matter how old you are. To me, she seemed very old, and that idea amazed me.

I thought we went to school, college and maybe university, and then phew stopped. ‘That’s it I’ve stopped learning’, on with the real business of being alive.

I never knew that the real business of being alive was learning and ostensibly growing.

Why learning to be vulnerable is vital to your success

Why learning to be vulnerable is vital to your success

This is a topic that has been bubbling away under the surface for about a year now for me and it’s about time I shared it with you.

It’s something I talk about with my clients, when I mentoring start-ups at Nottingham Trent University and when I’m giving lectures.

The ability to be vulnerable and for you to be able to embrace your vulnerabilities is going to be pivotal to you being able to market yourself on social media and grabbing success with both hands.

71 tips to better mental health for freelancers

71 tips to better mental health for freelancers

Mental health is something we all need to get comfortable talking about. We all have it, all the time, just at some points our mental health is not quite as we’d like.

Add to this being freelance, often working alone, and responsible for every aspect of your business. Mental health can sometimes suffer.

So I asked the fabulous ladies in the Blue Stockings Society to offer their advice for overcoming mental health problems when you’re freelance.

6 ways to stretch yourself in your business

6 ways to stretch yourself in your business

There comes a time when we can all get a little comfortable in our business. Things are OK. Money is coming in, you are selling your products and services, it all seems to be going well. But perhaps you have a nagging feeling that there could be more. Maybe you’re looking towards a future version of yourself, but you’re not quite sure how to get there.