by Phil Olley | Apr 3, 2019 | Points Of Focus
I am always suspicious when people claim to achieve every goal they set. Similarly, there would be something dramatically wrong if none of the goals set were actually achieved. Getting this goal-setting right has a massive impact on performance in any organisation, in...
by Phil Olley | Mar 25, 2019 | Points Of Focus
Spring represents renewal, rebirth, and the start of new life, and spring cleaning your business means injecting this fresh feeling to your own operation. Part One: Start with yourself – Have a Self-upgrade In 5 simple steps: a) Upgrade your thinking b) Upgrade...
by Phil Olley | Mar 18, 2019 | Points Of Focus
Edinburgh. Thursday 18th March 1999 I woke up on the pavement with a start! Confused. Why is someone shoving an oxygen mask onto my face? What happened? What about…? What? A car crash? A paramedic… “No mate. It’s ok. You’re ok. You just died. And now you’re ok!” What...
by Phil Olley | Mar 11, 2019 | Points Of Focus
The composer Gerschwin once sought the advice of fellow composer Ravel. In fact, he asked him for composition lessons. However, Ravel, who admired Gerschwin’s natural melodic flow, turned down the request, saying “better to be a first rate Gerschwin than a second rate...
by Phil Olley | Feb 25, 2019 | Points Of Focus
You know how, when faced with a big decision which requires guts and some faith, you get that feeling in your stomach, some say like butterflies… but more akin to stampeding elephants! Like the moment, aged eleven, when you stand on the edge of the third diving board...
