Speaking out on paper…
Weekly blogs where I share my thoughts
Interview With A Speaker – Carole Fossey
Interview with a Speaker – Carole Fossey In December 2019, I organised the TEDxAinleyTopWomen event in Huddersfield. The day was a huge success and 19 amazing speakers gave their first-ever TEDx talk. The audience were wowed, the speakers were phenomenal, and the...
“STOP Asking WHY Me? And START Saying WHY Not Me!”
Today I have been at the Hilton Hotel Manchester Airport, talking to a bunch of incredible women about finding their WHY. And about why they may not have found it until now. You see, these women, like many others, are existing business owners, or they want...
The Link Between Mental Health and Purpose
The Link Between Mental Health and Purpose Last Sunday was World Mental Health Day. And so, it seemed a good time to talk about the link between purpose and mental health. There have been many studies done which prove there is a positive link between purpose and...
Passion is the Result Of Action Not The Cause of It
Passion is the Result Of Action Not The Cause of It Think about it for a minute. Most people feel that if you know what your purpose is then and you are passionate about it, and then all sorts of activities take place. We imagine people who are passionate about...
Mid Life – Why This is Your Time
Mid Life – Why This is Your Time When you think of “midlife” is the next word you think of “crisis”? Does that bring up images of men buying sports cars, becoming gym freaks and replacing their long-suffering wives with younger versions? That is the traditional view...
Podcast Cheryl Chapman – the Next PM?
Podcast - Cheryl Chapman – the Next Prime Minister! This week I was interviewed by Dene Stuart, on his podcast The Thinking Revolution. I have known Dene since I coached him in the delights of public speaking, which he is clearly putting to great use on his brilliant...
Would you like a Prosperity Enhancer? ✅
Last week the WHY’s Women were at the Tree retreat in Yorkshire. We got together for a double celebration of Marion’s birthday and the fact that she is moving to Mexico for 6 months. Marion has reached the stage in her business where she makes money while she...
Get Rid Of Your Vision Board! 👀
Well, you know I like to be controversial. If you have a vision board and it works for you then don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater. You are in the minority and good for you. For most people, the effect of having a vision board is actually the reverse of the...
What To Do When You Feel Fuzzy, Lost or Plain Overwhelmed
What To Do When You Feel Fuzzy, Lost or Plain Overwhelmed I’m not going to lie to you, there have been a few days lately, when there has just been too much to do. And at the same time, not doing enough but instead paper shuffling and general procrastinating! Have you...
What A Difference A Week Makes! (Stop Feeling Guilty)
What’s occurring? I missed you last week. I was so ill last week. I couldn’t get out of bed. And boy did I felt guilty – I mean my tribe was there and I was not able to be there! I think it’s because I have a fixed will – I just can’t contemplate not doing...
Purpose Is Essential, And So Is Support!
Purpose Is Essential, And So Is Support! It’s been quite a week as you will know if you were watching my live the other day. There has been a lot going on for me – both physically – lots of travelling etc, and emotionally with Mr C (nearly) flying off to far off...
Who Are You?
Who Are You? Who are you? Most people answer that question with labels. I’m Josh’s Mum. I’m David’s wife. I’m a Social Media Manager. I’m an Accountant. I’m a Widow. But that is WHAT you are, not who you are. My labels are “International Award-Winning Speaker and...
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