January 2024 I headed to Oman to go bikepacking. What transpired was an incredible adventure covering 1570km, getting to experience the beauty of this country and the incredible kindness, warmth and generosity of its people.

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.

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?

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!”.

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

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…

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…

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.