How to teach success? Teach failure.

How to teach success? Teach failure.

I used to be a championship swimmer in Cyprus and I won a lot of competitions. But I will never forget the first time I lost one, I was 12. I thought I would win easy and I cried all day. Failing built my resilience and taught me to forget winning and focus on my...
Emerging Professionals Bursary Programme

Emerging Professionals Bursary Programme

The #Finito bursary programme is making a difference to emerging professionals in the UK. I feel honoured to be one of the mentors at Finito Education and it’s given me a chance to follow my coaching passion – supporting new talent. It is such a privilege to be...
The Power of Gratitude and Appreciation

The Power of Gratitude and Appreciation

Today I am going to take you back to 1989, 32 years ago when I experienced gratitude from one of the most profound leaders of his time, Lord King – dubbed Margaret Thatcher’s favourite businessman and who was responsible for turning British Airways to one of the...
The Art of Attracting and Retaining Talent

The Art of Attracting and Retaining Talent

When I coach and mentor emerging professionals, it highlights the universal needs we all share in our early careers – and how we can use them to become more effective as leaders. Everyone wants to feel valued. Everyone wants reassurance that we are on the right...
The Power of Positive Impact on Your Team

The Power of Positive Impact on Your Team

When I first met Luciano Pavarotti in 1990, it was at The Savoy where I helped his PR team set up a last minute interview. Whilst I was waiting to welcome Pavarotti, I was so surprised to see him walking down the corridor leaning on his bodyguards. Following the...