Achieving your GOALS Isolate yourself from noise and people and make plans. What would you like to achieve this year? Is it realistic?           An action plan is a step by step approach to achieve a goal or goals. Ideally it should state simply, who does what by when.           A goal is the end result…

Why Am I Blogging?  At the start of a New Year it’s time to stop and take stock. I am retired and I live in Wellington, the Capital of New Zealand. I now have time to share some of the lessons I have learned. * Why am I blogging?             I have had work…

New Year RESOLUTIONS Plan to get some good results this year. Make this an achieving year!           The most influential people are the people who get things done. They are the people who have learned to manage their time by planning and practising good work habits. Five resolutions to get things done * Set a…

Take STOCK – START AFRESH A happy New Year to you!  The end of a year is the time to take stock, to review the past year, erase old habits and begin new ones.             Have a break and return to work fresh, full of vigour and new ideas. Start afresh!             Set your sights…

 A Successful CAREER : Success occurs when opportunity and preparation meet. Success is ten percent inspiration and ninety percent perspiration.           Success is when you learn to do all things well –  the simple things and the difficult things.           The keys to success are tenacity of purpose, what you know, who you know and…

Upgrade Your BUSINESS A strategic plan should start by asking “What is the real purpose of this organisation. What are we trying to achieve?”          When you have a clear understanding of the situation and a good rapport with your staff, you will be ready to draft a workable plan. (These steps apply to improving…

Learn to RELAX A relaxed approach can add years to your life.            Stress is usually caused by worry, due to work pressure, personality conflicts, or by worries such as money problems, or family problems. First you must recognise it exists before you can take steps to reduce it.  See if…

Build new RELATIONSHIPS It  is essential to build new relationships and generate new opportunities if you don’t want to stagnate. Today’s it’s often not what you know but who you know that counts the most.             Try to connect with people you feel have some interest and value to you. When you do this you…

Fulfilling Your DREAMS When people are asked the characteristics of successful people they often mention talent and determination. But there are many other attributes such as integrity, self-discipline and self-confidence and hard work. (The only place where success comes before work is in a dictionary.) Five of the best tips to help fulfil your dreams…

Your SPEECH NOTES : Prepare your speech notes with care when making a policy statement or presenting a formal paper.           If you are a professional, such as a scientist, a manager or a politician you will want to be reported accurately especially if reporters from the media are present.           You will need two…