Mark's Musings

Welcome to Mark's Musings

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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.

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Mind Your Language

Mind Your Language

A long time ago there was a wise old man who spent his days wandering the countryside. He happened to…

Ten Ways To Make Your Workplace HAPPY (Without Ping Pong Tables and Bean Bags)

Ten Ways To Make Your Workplace HAPPY (Without Ping Pong Tables and Bean Bags)

Just loving this article from happiness expert, Dr. Andy Cope on the importance of making your workplace HAPPY… At some…

Got the hump?

Got the hump?

Are you in a Zoo? Here's a story for those who are not able to use their strengths on a…

A story about Potatoes, Eggs, and Coffee Beans

A story about Potatoes, Eggs, and Coffee Beans

"I feel as though I'm in meltdown," a client exclaimed recently to me. "The pressure from the client and the…

Everyone has a story. What's yours?

Everyone has a story. What's yours?

A young teenager named Mary looked out from the speeding train’s window and shouted… "Dad, look at the trees! They…

What are you worth? More than £10?

What are you worth? More than £10?

A professor started off a student seminar by holding up a £10 note. He asked, "Who would like this £10…

The battle of the two wolves

The battle of the two wolves

One evening an old Cherokee Indian explained to his grandson about a battle that goes on inside of people. He…

The story of the students' BIG night out

The story of the students' BIG night out

Despite knowing they had an important exam the next day on maths and statistics, some University students went out to…

What to do when your new clock breaks down...

What to do when your new clock breaks down...

The new clock was ticking away on the shelf two ticks to the second as any good, self-respecting clock should…

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