Mark's Musings

Welcome to Mark's Musings

Get regular insights to raise your performance.

Looking for practical performance tips, inspiration, and real-world strategies to help you lead with impact? You’re in the right place. Here, I share weekly insights from my years of coaching executives, leaders, and athletes, all grounded in respect, integrity, and a passion for continuous learning. Whether you’re aiming for personal growth or peak professional performance, Mark's Musings will provide you with actionable ideas, stories, and proven techniques to help you get consistent and sustainable results.

Ready to raise your game? Dive in and let’s grow together.

David And Goliath

David And Goliath

I recently met with an MD of a business that was struggling to fulfil its potential. It was clear to…

Beer and rocks

Beer and rocks

The professor walked into his noisy philosophy class on the first day of the college term. Silently, he began to…

What's the number one emotional intelligence skill?

What's the number one emotional intelligence skill?

There are many skills to master if you want to improve your Emotional Intelligence (EQ). By far, the most important…

Breaking through the mental toughness barrier

Breaking through the mental toughness barrier

Life just loves to throw us a curveball at the most unexpected moments. Knowing how to handle this is vital…

Be more like Neil Baldwin

Be more like Neil Baldwin

Neil Baldwin. What a man! He was described as the best signing ever by a former manager of Stoke City…

Why failure is really a success

Why failure is really a success

When something doesn't go your way, what's the first thought that pops into your head? Do you chastise yourself? Or…

The dangers of speaking in haste

The dangers of speaking in haste

Ben worried people were out to get him, so when he was called into a meeting with his boss, he…

The story of the two Golden Eagles

The story of the two Golden Eagles

The Emperor of China received a gift of two magnificent golden eagles. He gave them to a falconer to be…

What's your talent?

What's your talent?

Everyone has talent and strengths deep within. You are no exception. What YOU do with this treasure can shape your…

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