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I’ve always invested in my own self-development and sought guidance from others, so you probably won’t be surprised to hear I have a business mentor. I’ve been working with Jonathan Wurr of Look Up for many years. We met way back when I worked in engineering and have...

No business journey is easy, and I hope I’ve lived up to my values of openness and kindness when I’ve freely shared my own successes and challenges. To get to the place I’m in today, I’ve engaged with organisations and people who I know I can connect with positively...

There’s much more to working with an FD than learning the way around a spreadsheet. With the right FD by your side, you’ll gain the confidence and knowledge that boosts your belief in your organisation, your team and – most importantly – yourself.Bringing an FD into...

Discovering how your energy flows through every part of your life helps you find balance between your personal interests and your business.Does work define you completely? Or do you have hobbies outside your organisation? I don’t think there’s a definitive line...

A non-executive director looks at your organisation independently to offer advice and expertise – and makes sure your voice is heard. Everyone has individual styles, processes and attitudes to running their business. One of the biggest benefits I’ve gained from...

A non-executive director looks at your organisation independently to offer advice and expertise – and makes sure your voice is heard. Everyone has individual styles, processes and attitudes to running their business. One of the biggest benefits I’ve gained from...

Friday nights: a time to meet friends for dinner, catch up with some reading and unwind from work? Usually the start of the weekend marks a chance for some downtime. Yet it’s all change for me in a little over three weeks’ time, as I’ll be putting on my trainers and...