Enjoy interviews, top tips, stories, cool stuff and ‘things to ponder.’


  • A Vision Board for Business

    A Vision Board for Business

    For years I’ve made a vision board for my business. In the beginning I had cork boards with images from magazines pinned on them. My current vision board for my business is online and acts as the screensaver on my laptop. It’s the first and the last thing I see at work each day. Why…

  • 3 tips for Instagram Stories for Business

    3 tips for Instagram Stories for Business

    Here are 3 tips for Instagram Stories for Business to help you connect with new and current customers. Hopefully if you’re looking for tips for Instagram Stories it means that you’ve already got a social media strategy and are busy collating a content plan to ensure your campaign doesn’t run out of steam after week…

  • Manscaping, Boxing, and  Changing Conversations

    Manscaping, Boxing, and Changing Conversations

    An episode of a boxing podcast that I recently listened to was sponsored by a ‘manscaping’ company. The two presenters were chatting about how great this male grooming tool was… lightweight, quick to recharge and in no danger of “nicking the delicate skin down there.”

  • Seven… with Annie Hendry

    Seven… with Annie Hendry

    Seven is a series I created for my blog a few years ago where interviewees complete seven sentences of their choosing. It was suggested that I should take part…. so here goes.

  • 5 Tips for Business Vlogging

    5 Tips for Business Vlogging

    Vlogging for business may be an inexpensive option for marketing your products and services but is it the right choice for you?

  • Mr Ali and the Dusty Shelves

    Mr Ali and the Dusty Shelves

    In addition to being my go-to guy for DIY, Mr Ali has reminded me of a few valuable business lessons.

  • Identity.

    Identity.

    Identity. A new name, new branding and why messaging should always be simple.

  • 3 Tips for the Perfect Profile Photo

    3 Tips for the Perfect Profile Photo

    3 Tips for the Perfect Profile Photo for your LinkedIn, Twitter and Social Media

  • Agony or Ecstasy?

    Agony or Ecstasy?

    There’s a painting in the Kelvingrove Museum in Glasgow of ballerina Anna Pavlova. It’s one of my favourites and I’ve spent many an afternoon staring at it, taking in its beauty and its power. Yet I can never figure out if Anna is in agony or ecstasy. Arms aloft, head thrown back, she is lost…

  • 6 Tips for Delivering a Presentation

    6 Tips for Delivering a Presentation

    6 Tips for Delivering a Presentation I regularly deliver training and strategy workshops both online and in person and hope my 6 tips for delivering a presentation will be of value to you.