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Getting recognition…

It's one of the ick bits of business but it needs to be done... Asking for a testimonial. Either asking for a recommendation on LinkedIn or sending a Google Review link, you worry about the pressure it puts on the person you are asking. "What if I annoy them? What if...

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What is VUCA?

What is VUCA?

"Great question! It almost sounds like you're swearing doesn't it?" I always say that at the start of every initial session with a department within a company. Getting people on board with a thorough business analytics system is easier when you make it sound simple....

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And the next show is…

And the next show is…

Jess Ricketts is Rita and Jim Thompson is Frank in 'Educating Rita'We like to keep things moving at Thompson Promotions, so while Jane decides on what stone-cold classic she tackles next as her adaptation, I decided to do something I've wanted to put on for years!...

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How to be more memorable…

How to be more memorable…

It turns out that I am quite a memorable person, which sometimes puts me at a disadvantage... as I am great at remembering faces but not names (I blame teaching for this as I have had to recall hundreds of names over the years). Often I am in a situation where I am...

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A ‘Little’ overwhelmed…

A ‘Little’ overwhelmed…

I think the term 'all consuming' is a bit overplayed by people but I find myself needing to use it in the case of my current production - 'Little Women'. My wife has wanted to tell this story on stage for as long as I have known her... possibly even longer than that,...

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