This month I’ve watched on and welcomed the partial return of the hospitality business. Despite the negativity about different variants in the media, seeing pubs, restaurants and venues open-up their doors again has filled me, along with the majority of the nation, with renewed hope that life will return normal again.  On a personal level, I’ve loved meeting with friends. …
Spiritual Practices That Increase Business Potential
I’ve always been a spiritual person. One who believes not only in the transformative power of the mind and positive thinking, but that there is a greater good working in our favour. My whole career as you may know, was launched on a chance meeting that I don’t believe to be a coincidence. And I have forged a successful business …
Boutique Brand Building: Broadway Insurance Brokers
THE MISSION A brand new, dynamic Cheshire based insurance company – specialist corporate and private brokers. LTC is working with Broadway Insurance Brokers to develop and grow awareness, connections, and its exclusive client base. THE BUSINESS The brainchild of successful insurance broker, Daniel Lloyd-John, Broadway Insurance Brokers has brought a real point of difference to the sector. Of course, Daniel …
Putting a Price on Creativity
Over the last thirty years I have been lucky enough to forge an event management career that not only allows me to channel my creativity into something that I love but has also allowed me to commoditise that creativity. Through my consultancy business, I have taken that idea a step further. I am brought in to analyse other people’s businesses …
Everyday Ageism – Why We All Need To Take A Good Look In The Mirror
In my search for lockdown entertainment and as a piece of research to inform my own podcast, I’ve recently broadened my listening horizons. And in doing so, I happened to stumble across a truly inspirational series called Last of the Bohemians where Independent journalist Kate Hutchinson delves into the radical lives of older women who, quite frankly, do not give a …
Hotels That Know the Power of a Unique Guest Experience
Wouldn’t we all adore to jet off to a five-star hotel right now? To hop on a plane and head off to a luxury retreat to relax in comfort and forget our troubles. This is usually a time of year when many of us plan a vacation as a daydream for distraction. A light in the distance to guide us …
Why Chemistry is Important in Business
I’ve always trusted my gut instinct. I believe when you meet someone there is either a connection or not. It’s the chemistry between you that is the foundation of trust; the building block for a relationship. We’re not talking sexual chemistry here – more that feeling you get that screams – I can work with this person. They get me. …
Are Vaccine Passports the Way Back to Staging Live Events?
Of the many ways to navigate our way out of the coronavirus pandemic, the vaccine or immunity passport has to be one of the most controversial. Some have branded the idea ‘discriminatory’; others believe it to be ‘inevitable’ and the only safe for the world to open-up again. Either way, it begs the tantalising question – are vaccine passports the …
Persistence Is Your Most Valuable Business Weapon
Persistence. Not a word that’s often celebrated. Nor, in my view, a trait that is not encouraged enough. For many, it’s a word that invariably throws up pessimism and challenging connotations. Yet, I firmly believe that persistence is your most valuable business weapon, and in the last year, it’s fuelled my drive to continue to reach for the stars. Persistence …
Secrets of the North Pole Revealed as Celebrity Event Planner Scoops the Interview of the Century
Rudolf is female, Santa’s favourite meal is fish soup and Mrs Claus would love to appear on Strictly Come Dancing! Yes, it appears that everything you thought you knew about Christmas is wrong! That’s according to a new interview with the one and only Mrs Claus (wife of the big man) on the latest ‘Events That Made Me’ podcast, hosted …