Search no further for the perfect Fathers’ Day gift…

While Father’s Day is traditionally a time for celebration and gratitude for the fathers and father figures in our lives, I understand that it can also evoke a mix of emotions, perhaps bringing to mind cherished memories of fathers who have passed away. If this is you, I send love. If you are lucky enough still to have your father with you, perhaps it’s on your mind around Father’s Day that he’s getting older or that his memories and stories won’t be around forever?

Saying No Can Be Your Superpower: A Guide to Essential Boundaries

Whether it's a collaboration that doesn't quite fit with your brand, a job applicant that doesn't have the required skills or a project that you simply don't have the capacity for, at some point, all businesses have to say “no”. It's not easy but it is an essential time management technique that brings you closer to your goals.

But What If I'm Wrong? Embracing Doubt as a Launchpad for Growth

In the fast-paced world of business, confidence is king. We're bombarded with messages about taking risks, making bold decisions, and never wavering from our vision. But what if the key to success isn't blind certainty, but rather the courage to ask, "But what if I'm wrong?"

Stack Your Way to Success: How Habit Stacking Can Help You Achieve Your Goals

April is the very epitome of re-birth with hedgehogs coming out of hibernation, blossom emerging and of course lambs and calves in the fields. In short, Springtime is the perfect time to revisit those plans, kickstart your business objectives and meet your lifestyle targets. Just as old habits are hard to break, it can be really difficult to build a new habit. The life of a rural business owner is rarely predictable yet, amidst the chaos, success often hinges on consistency and focus. That's where habit stacking enters the game, offering a powerful tool to supercharge your business growth.

Making the most of the 2024 Rural Show Calendar

Agricultural Shows, Highland Games, Game & Country Fairs, Horse Shows and the like are the backbone of the Scottish rural calendar. We list as many of the larger gatherings, those we are aware of, in this email - please get in touch if we have missed any of your favourites; we can give them a special mention in future! These events are great social occasions and offer terrific opportunities to anyone wishing to market their product or service to a receptive audience.

Imposter Syndrome: When the "Wrong" People Lack Confidence

I'm sure you've heard the phrase "Confidence is key," but what about when that confidence feels misplaced? Enter the Dunning-Kruger effect, a cognitive bias where people with low ability overestimate their skills, and its polar opposite, Imposter Syndrome. While often discussed separately, these two phenomena paint a fascinating picture of how our self-perception can be wildly inaccurate.

Do not launch a podcast until….

….you have read this! When we heard that the fabulous Cammy Wilson of The Sheep Game had started his own podcast, it made total sense to us. Unless you have an existing following like Cammy, building and growing a podcast audience is TOUGH!

Has X Lost its Appeal?: How to Reclaim Your Happy Place on Twitter

I'm often asked if X, as it is now known, is still useful for business. The short answer is that it depends on your audience. The longer answer will have to wait for another post. In the meantime, if you miss the days when everyone didn't seem so angry all the time, you can just read on to find out how you might be able to rekindle your love of Twitter/X.

The things I’ve learned…

I’ve been thoroughly enjoying my days in the Edinburgh Uni main library and thought I might share some of the things I’ve learned (through a mixture of experience, Google and evesdropping!) since I mixed my work venue up a little bit. Each floor in the Edinburgh Uni main library is over an acre in size (something many of you can relate to I’m sure)

A Day of Reflection

The UK National Day of Reflection took place yesterday, 3 March. The day is an opportunity to remember our loved ones who've died, support people who've been bereaved and to look forward with hope for a brighter future.

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