Welcome to Sarah’s Blog
The Power of Protecting the Downside in Risky Ventures
The story of how Sir Richard started his airline is a brilliant example of pursuing a bold idea and protecting the downside. It’s my favourite example of successful entrepreneurial risk-taking and has lessons for all of us.
Curiosity is a Superpower
As Sir Ken Robinson said, “Curiosity is the engine of achievement.” Curiosity is abundant in kids but can be tempered over time. So how is it a superpower and how can we cultivate it?
You Don’t Have to be Fearless to be a Risk-Taker
As part of some market research the other day I watched a training course on risk-taking that had me involuntarily letting out a “NOOOOOOO!”.
Two Ways to Uncover Your Purpose
By discovering purpose and aligning it with meaningful actions, we become catalysts for positive change and contribute to a better, brighter future for ourselves and those around us. Here are two ways to find more meaning in our lives
Be Ready For the Dark Night of the Soul
The low point in this life of a project is pretty much inevitable. Here’s what you need to do, when all you want to do is walk away…
Fail to Prepare and You Prepare to Fail
It’s a quote from Benjamin Franklin. And is very applicable to delivering projects. If you’ve been tapped on the shoulder to deliver a project, it can be tempting to go straight to execution mode. Don’t. Here’s what you need to do…
A Simple Approach to Overcome Overwhelm
How do you keep going when things are so overwhelming and the problems you’re dealing with seem insurmountable? It comes down to having a plan and process and then being ready to shift where you put your attention.
Review 2022 and Prepare for 2023
A personal review of the previous year is a great way to reflect on the highs and lows of the past 12 months and use it to plan for the future. We can identify areas we would like to improve on and can set realistic goals for 2023. Read on for a template to review 2022 and prepare and plan for 2023.