Richard White You have fulfilled a long-standing ambition and started your own business. You have decided to leave paid employment for a life of independence and eventual affluence. Congratulations! You now have a career in sales! Every month thousands of people stumble into sales by default by starting a business and then go on … [Read more...]
The Art of Possibility
Benjamin Zander interviewed by Christine Miller Inspirational, Uplifting and Transformational, Conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra talks about Music and Leadership and his mission and passion - to foster a love of classical music in everyone. Early morning in Westminster; the beginning of the annual ‘Leaders in London’ … [Read more...]
Pensions and Retirement Guidance
FCA consultation on retirement guidance: Key recommendations Hargreaves Lansdown, a leading provider of investment management products and services to private investors in the UK, has submitted its response to the FCA’s consultation on the Guidance Guarantee CP14/11 (which closes today 22.09.2014). This consultation raises … [Read more...]
Scotland says “No” – markets bounce back
Insights from financial experts Hargreaves Lansdowne into the results of the Scottish Independence Referendum and its effects on various economic and investment factors. Mark Dampier, Head of Investment Research, Hargreaves Lansdown “From an investor’s perspective, it is a relief to resolve this uncertainty and the markets look to react … [Read more...]
Divorce, work and your personal survival
Liz Copeland "Business Needs to be Ready To Support Those Going Through Separation and Divorce" With the latest numbers from Office for National Statistics (ONS) citing that there were 13 divorces an hour in England and Wales in 2012, Divorce Mentor Liz Copeland points out that this means that at any one time, there is a high … [Read more...]
Icelandic Delights
Christine Miller Our Home from Home in Reykjavik We were privileged to visit Iceland in April, as guests of the Spirit of Humanity Forum, whose conference was entitled 'Love and Compassion in Governance' - a topic very dear to my heart as it's been the subject and object of my research for the past few years. I was thrilled to … [Read more...]
Tim Ferriss – A Cookbook for your Life
Christine Miller in conversation with Tim Ferriss Recipes for Learning - Nourishing Your Body, Mind and Spirit I was thrilled to spend time in London with Tim Ferriss, best-selling author of ‘The 4-Hour Work Week’ and ‘The 4-Hour Body’, to explore his latest book, ‘The 4-Hour Chef’. Renowned for his no-nonsense approach to … [Read more...]
The 27 Dollar Miracle: Eradicating Poverty, Transforming Communities
Christine Miller How $27 started a revolution in banking & business transforming hundreds of millions of lives We were delighted to meet Muhammad Yunus in London and have the opportunity to share ideas and thoughts with the Nobel Peace Prize winner. We talked about the power of one person's actions for good, erasing poverty, … [Read more...]
The Meaning of Meaning
So, what’s the meaning of Meaning? Free beer, abundant ideas, alternative solutions, changing the world of business in the 21st century ... and much more. There was a real buzz of excitement and possibility at the second Meaning Conference in Brighton last week. The venue (Brighton Dome) is very special, and with its … [Read more...]
Can business simulation games help avoid failures & improve decision making?
Can business simulation games help avoid failures & improve decision making? Doug Holman believes they can Year in, year out, around one in ten Small & Medium Enterprises closes down. With start-ups in their first year, the rate can be as high as one in four. Why, in the 21st century, is a 10% overall failure rate considered … [Read more...]