I’ve just come back from a couple of nights camping in Sandwich with a mate and Stanley, my dog and, if I’m being honest, my best mate in the world. It was a boys’ weekend, and it’s made me realise something rather important: I’m not very good at switching off! I work...

There are thousands of business books out there, but everyone who knows me knows I’ve always been a huge fan of Dale Carnegie.  How to Win Friends and Influence People was first published in 1936, yet so much of what Carnegie wrote still feels remarkably relevant...

I've always believed that businesses have a responsibility to be part of the communities they serve. It's easy to focus on sales, profits and growth, but the businesses that really stand out are the ones that understand they're about people too. Over the years, I've...

How to Win Friends and Influence People by How to Win Friends and Influence People was the first management book I ever read. I was about 12 years old, and I remember my dad, who was a salesman, reading it at the time. I picked it up, partly out of curiosity, but if...

Over the past few weeks, I've been recruiting on behalf of a client, and in that time, I've reviewed more than 500 CVs. It's been an interesting experience because, despite everyone being different, so many CVs end up looking exactly the same. The qualifications are...

A few nights ago, I found myself doing something that, quite honestly, I should have done a long time ago: giving my website a proper spring clean. And when I say proper, I mean proper. I spent hours going through every page, checking links, updating contact details,...

Unlock Your Business Potential with Independent, Tailored Coaching As a business owner, you know growth takes more than just hard work, it takes the right plan. But how do you create one that actually drives results? That's where The One Consultancy comes in, offering...

Performance management is crucial for the success of any team or organization. It involves a systematic process of setting goals, monitoring progress, providing feedback, and taking corrective actions to ensure that individuals and teams are achieving their objectives...

"Start with Why" by Simon Sinek is a thought-provoking book that challenges readers to examine their underlying motivations for the work they do. The book explores the concept of the "golden circle," which involves starting with the question of why before moving on to...

I am extremely proud of my client Natasha from The Lodge Preschool and Nursery who was nominate for three awards this year at The Best Businesswomen Awards. Natasha’s story is inspirational! It has been amazing for me to watch Natasha and her business go from strength...

If you own a business and have a long-term vision but aren’t quite sure how to reach it, then perhaps you need The One Consultancy to help.  You may be great at what you do, and maybe don’t have time to sweat the small stuff, that really is quite important.  Mike...

Volunteering is one of the most rewarding things you can do. We all have busy lives and it can be hard to find time to volunteer. However, the benefits of volunteering are huge. Volunteering offers help to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the community, but the...