How do you feel when you receive a present which is of absolutely no interest to you? Annoyed? Frustrated? Disappointed? You certainly wouldn’t think positively about the giver. You wouldn’t have much trust in the relationship. You probably would think less of them as a person. So why is… Read more
New year plans: to be successful start with successes
Eureka! Eight years ago I coined the term The S-Factor. I even wrote a book with that as the title*. And now it’s more relevant and front-of-mind than ever. What is The S-Factor The S stands for successes and strengths and the S-Factor credo is that we need to spend time focusing on our strengths… Read more
What’s up in Latin America’s booming markets?
Is Columbia best for UK pharma? Where’s the biggest market for UK business? Is Brazil better than Mexico? What other options are there? These are questions that came up at the lively event I hosted recently on “Latin America – Booming Markets” in Oxford. Because of my personal passion and experience for the region, I was delighted… Read more
Case-study: from bored to engaged and confident
What we notice is this: whatever the level of success or the job title at work, a lack of confidence can strike at any time. Or it can be tolerated for years until you decide to deal with it. Here’s the case-study of a recent client based in France. The Problem (the client’s words) I… Read more
