We are never powerless

In the face or world disasters, personal hardship and events over which we have no control it is easy to feel overwhelmed and powerless. Despair is destructive and leads to inaction but when we start to make small gains in our influence, even if its only power over own emotions, we are in a better […]

Goals plans and strategies

Do you need goals, plans or a strategy? Imagine you live in the middle ages. It’s been a hard winter and the food has run out in your village. A bunch of responsible folk get together to decide what to do. You may hope that spring will come early but, as we all know, hope […]

How to be Unique in Business

To be unique in business you just need a good idea! Where do good ideas come from? Some people are creative and some people aren’t, right? Look, we can prove it: Put your palms together, interlace your fingers, note which thumb is on top. If your left thumb is on top of the right one […]

Testimonials

Testimonials Ann Hawkins is a truly exceptional community builder and mentor. She draws on deep and multi-faceted wisdom, built as she’s worked with business owners over decades. But what really sets her apart is how she listens with great care. And then rolls up her sleeves. I’ve been lucky to work with Ann as a […]

How to make decisions

Why making decisions is crucial to success Until a decision is taken, no action is possible. It is the lack of action that causes most failures. An analysis of over 25,000 people who had experienced some kind of failure revealed that the inability to make decisions was near the top of the list of reasons. […]