I'd like to hear my music but I'd rather have a comfortable car journey. There's four people trundling along in a battered old Toyota. Graham is in the front passenger seat and is therefore the designated DJ. At first Graham played all his personal favourite songs and there was little to no reaction from the … Continue reading Graham’s jams →

'And how are you at interpreting vague feedback and turning it into something spectacular?' 'I'm sorry, I don't understand the question.' 'Well, we're an agency and we have many clients who struggle to articulate what the creative piece is missing.' 'Ah ok' 'So for example a client might say your video is missing some oomph. … Continue reading Adding oomph →

I think bravery in communication extinguishes resentment. The best friends who talk all the time and are not afraid to be honest with each other leave no room for resentment to grow. The roommates who suffer in silence don't keep in touch when they part ways. Resentment is like a weed, it's best to stamp … Continue reading The resentment weed →

'Love the short, can't wait to see what you do next' That was Sir Stevie Spielberg and he said that about your short film. I should say you're a small time filmmaker with aspirations to be a Hollywood filmmaker. But unfortunately you are broke. You quit your job to spend more time on your short … Continue reading Brilliant but broke →

51, 42 & 43. These were the ages of Christoph Waltz, Kathy Bates and Steve Carrell when they got their big breaks. That means that these three actors were auditioning and playing minor roles for 20/30 years before finally 'making it'. So, do your plans for making it include a big break? Are you willing … Continue reading Big break planning →

Not good enough - a common limiting self belief these days. But I want to ask - not good enough for what? The Olympics? The Nobel Peace Prize? RuPaul's Drag Race? Well odds are, if you're reading this, you are most likely are not good enough for those competitions. But to feel love? To earn … Continue reading Not good enough →

Deirdre and Margaret were out celebrating their first year anniversary as a couple and the excitement was coursing through their veins as they were shown to their table. But minor inconvenience strikes! Deirdre & Margaret's table is lopsided. So much so that to put weight on one side threatened to throw all the cutlery and … Continue reading Deepest apologies →

I was watching 'Christopher Robin' last night and couldn't help but wonder about the underlying theme of the movie. Father works too hard, neglects his family, rediscovers his joy and becomes a fun loving family man again. It's a tale as old as time and I imagine the filmmakers tell it to remind viewers of … Continue reading The change you seek to make →

I think one of the best things a sports coach or professional mentor can do is instil confidence. All of the training exercises should, in my opinion, be geared towards breaking limiting self beliefs. Coaches should sense doubt and set stretch goals to prove to the student they are capable. I think if it's too … Continue reading Coaching confidence →

Whether it's a sports game or a presentation I think a lot of frustration sets in when things aren't going according to plan. You're not going to play your best when you're forcing things. Reciting your script flawlessly without fault requires a lot of concentration and leaves no room for spontaneity. Better I think to … Continue reading Moment planning →