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.

The snake and the saw

The snake and the saw

A snake entered a carpenter’s workshop looking for food. The untidy carpenter had left several of his tools lying on…

A warrior's battle with fear

A warrior's battle with fear

Fear often gets in our way, slows us down and stops us from being the very best version of ourselves.…

A crow's search for happiness

A crow's search for happiness

A crow lived in the forest and was mostly satisfied with life. But then one day he saw a swan…

Leading from the front

Leading from the front

One rainy day during the American Revolutionary War, George Washington rode up to a group of soldiers attempting to raise…

How creative are you?

How creative are you?

The ability to create something novel and appropriate, creativity is essential to the entrepreneurship and is at the heart of any thriving…

Effort counts TWICE!

Effort counts TWICE!

My experiences tell me effort is an important ingredient in performing at your best.  In fact, there some smart research…

You get what you give

You get what you give

Fred Jenkins was a senior manager of a successful company that turned over millions of pounds and employed hundreds of…

Coffee stain on your shirt - give the 90/10 Principle a go

Coffee stain on your shirt - give the 90/10 Principle a go

I was on my way to a meeting with a VIP client and I was running a few minutes late. "Never…

The face in the forest

The face in the forest

Olivia was busy preparing a big pitch to a key customer. The deal was worth a huge amount and the…

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